HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-24-73-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 24, 1973
T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S
SUBJECT: ACTION- PAGE NO.
Five, Ten, and Fifteen Year Awards
to Employees 1
Weed Abatement Assessment Affirmed 2
Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 9, 1973
and Budget Study Meetings of June 20 and 25,
1973 Approved 2
Comm. from Planning Comm. requesting
Guidelines re Emergency Ordinance #435 Guidelines redefined 2
Legal Claims (for information only)
#117, Karen M. Wolf No action 2
Legal Claims (for Council action)
4114, Donna Ruth Roberts
#115, Mary. Mottola
#116, Caro Persico ReJe cted 3
Comm. re Horrible conditions of homes and
yards in State-owned 105 Freeway Land
Comm. re Foul Odor in City Water System
Resolution #2829, Transfer of Uninhabited
Territory from Norwalk to Downey
Resolution #2830, Transfer of Uninhabited
Territory from Downey to Norwalk
Resolution #2831, Designating Dacosta St.
a Thru Street at Intersection with Pangborn
Resolution #2832, Requiring all Vehicles to
Stop at Intersection of Mattock & Dacosta
Correction to Resolution No. 2810, Exhibit A
Resolution #2833, Designating Employees
Auth. to sign for Surplus Ppty. for Civil
Defense Purposes
Payroll Warrants & General Warrants
CC #331, Sanitary Sewer, Imperial Hwy. -
Acceptance of improvements
CC #SS-269, W/s Brookshire Ave., Otto St.
to Florence Ave. - Plans, specs & authority
to advertise
CC #334, Central Garage - Phase I - Plans,
specs & authority to advertise
CC #SS-257, Unit I, Stewart & Gray Rd.,
Old River/Salford - Storm Drain - Plans,
specs & authority to advertise, subject to
approval from County Flood Control Dist.
CC #277, Rives Ave., S/o Firestone Blvd. -
Award of contract & allocation
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Referred to Councilman Winton &
City Manager for response 3
Referred to Director of Community
Development & City Manager 3
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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1973
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT: ACTION:
CC #315, Slurry Seal, NE Downey, &
CC #323, Preventive Maint. City Parking Lots -
Acceptance of improvements Approved
CC #314, Misc. Repairs - Acceptance of
improvements & extra work Approved
Preliminary Assessment Dist. #118, Bergman
Lane, Sanitary Sewer - Auth. Dept. Community
Developmt. to prepare petition Approved
Underground Utility Dist. #4, Paramount Blvd. -
Written report by City Engineer re costs to
Parcel #19, 10200 Paramount Blvd. Received
Underground Utility Dist. #4, Paramount Blvd. -
Hearing on assessment of costs Set for 8/13/74
CC #SS-293, Traffic Signal Installation,
Paramount Blvd. at Brookmill Rd. - Appropriation Approved
Resolution #2834, Apprvg. Final Subdivision
Map, Tract #31460 (10326-10340 Downey Ave.
Set park fees on Subdivision Tract Nos.
31460, 30154, & 31467,
Resolution #2835, Apprvg. Final Subdivision
Map, Tract #30154 (10418 Downey Ave.)
Resolution #2836, Apprvg. Final Subdivision
Map, Tract #31467 (7641 Florence Ave.)
Sidewalk Matching Funds
DIP #636, Koopman Ave. & Pivot St. - Auth.
initiation of Chapter 27; accept offer of
dedication; waive 30-day informal notice
Status of Public Works Projects as of June,
1973
Feasibility Study for Citywide Water System -
Auth. Public Wks./Water Div. req. proposals
Pedestrian Safety Report
Bi-Centennial Celebration application form
Upland Century Transmission Line Project EIR
Councilman Winton to be absent from Council
Meetings of August 13 and 28
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No action
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Accepted
Referred to Downey Jaycees
Referred to City Manager
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 24, 1973
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m.,
July 24, 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
Mark Allen, Jr., Acting City Attorney
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development
Richard D. Patton, Director of Finance
James D. Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation
William A. Goggin, City Planner
Ray Lake, Building Official
Edwin H. Wood, Fire Chief
G. Pete Stone, Captain, Police Department
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Ashcraft, Trinity Baptist Church,
followed by the Flag Salute led by Community Development Director Ervin Spindel.
Mayor Thomas Morton introduced Mr. Michael Spandaw, teacher of Mathematics and
Engineering, of Assen, the Netherlands.
With the assistance of City Manager Charles Thompson, Mayor Morton presented five,
ten, and fifteen year awards to the following employees and extended appreciation of
the City Council for their service to the City.
Five Year Award
Ruby Cardon, Library
Hilda Sillavo, Police Dept.
Elwood Risser, Administration
Floyd Martin, Fire Dept.
William Hadley, Police Dept.
Alexander Smith, Police Dept.
Stephen Douglass, Police Dept.
William Willis, Public Works
Jess Coates, Public Works
Carl Marchese, Public Works
Don Siesser, Public Works
Fifteen Year Award
Mabel Painter, Finance Dept.
Louise Barrie, Police Dept.
Lyle Wilkinson, Fire Dept.
J. D. Hughes, Fire Dept.
Ten Year Award
Alma Burton, Finance Dept.
Katherine Holtzclaw, Public Works
Kenneth Stewart, Building Dept.
William Aulick, Fire Dept.
Frederick Perry, Fire Dept.
Curtis Gabriel, Fire Dept.
Michael Westray, Police Dept.
Benjamin Worden, Police Dept.
Reinhold Gitersonke, Public Works
Jerry Michalla, Public Works
Mayor Thomas Morton declared that this is the time and place for the public hear-
ing on Weed Abatement Assessments. He inquired if City Clerk Robert Shand had the
Proof of Publication, to which Mr. Shand responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Morton inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests, and the
City Clerk replied he had not.
Mayor Morton inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest
to Weed Abatement Assessments,and there was no response.
It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto,
and so ordered to close the hearing on Weed Abatement Assessment.
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It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto,
and passed by the following vote to affirm Weed Abatement Assessments.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton,
so ordered to approve Minutes of Regular City
Minutes of Budget Studv Meetings of .Tune 20. 1
seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and
ouncil Meeting of July 9. 1973. and
Communication from Councilman Walter Temple regarding Reappointment of Dr. Mary
Stauffer to Sister City Association. Ordered filed.
Councilman Temple commended Dr. Stauffer for her work with the Sister City Associa-
tion and for her involvement with other programs.
Communication from Downey Unified School District regarding Appointment of Observers
at Traffic Committee Meetings. Ordered filed.
Communication from Downey Chamber of Commerce regarding Appreciation to City of
Downey for Realignment of Off -Street Parking Facilities in Civic Center Area. Ordered
filed.
Communication from County Registrar -Recorder regarding Special Election -
November 6, 1973. Ordered filed.
Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding
.ead and Underground Transmission Facilities of all Elect
to
Ordered filed.
Communication from County Probation Officer regarding
Funding. Ordered filed.
Diversion Counselor
Communication from Planning Commission regarding Request for Guidelines relative
to Emergency Ordinance No. 435.
City Planner William Goggin explained the Planning Commission is requesting
clarification relative to density, whether incentives are to be entertained, and if so,
to what extent.
Discussion followed regarding recommendations of the Apartment House Survey
Committee.
Speaking to the three questions contained in the correspondence, Councilman Joseph
DiLoreto stated in answer to the first question, it was his understanding the emergency
ordinance applied to existing R-3 properties and any other property that was to be
re -zoned or brought about by way of zone exception to be used for R-3. In answer to
the second question, he said the purpose of the guidelines with respect to density was
to allow flexibility in design and that the density would range from 26 to 29 units per
acre, depending upon the design. Councilman DiLoreto stated regarding the third ques-
tion, it was his impression an interpretation of incentive would depend on what is
presented in the plans, such as the amount of open space available, amount of
recreational facilities provided, underground parking, quality of construction, landscap-
ing, security devices, etc.
Mr. Goggin indicated the density proposed in the case before the Planning Commission
is greater than what is recommended in the Apartment House Survey Committee's report.
After further discussion, it was noted the Council's answer to the three questions
contained in the communication are as follows: (1) Yes; (2) The emergency ordinance
speaks for itself; (3) The emergency ordinance speaks for itself with regard to the
guidelines that have been adopted to date.
LEGAL CLAIMS (for information only)
Ref. #117, Karen M. Wolf
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LEGAL CLAIMS (for Council action)
Ref. #114, Donna Ruth Roberts
Ref. #115, Mary Mottola
Ref. #116, Caro Persico
It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton,
and so ordered to reject the legal claims of Donna Ruth Roberts, Mary Mottola, and
Caro Persico.
Communication from Mrs. Evelyn Fuller regarding Horrible conditions of homes and
yards in State-owned (105) Freeway Land. Referred to Councilman Donald Winton and
City Manager for response.
Communication from C. T. Hammons directed to the State Department of Health regard-
ing Foul odor in City Water System. Referred to the Director of Community Development
and City Manager.
Community Development Director Ervin Spindel indicated this matter is being
investigated.
Communication from Donald R. Holm regarding Appreciation to Fire Department and
Captain Goltra. Ordered filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2829
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF NORWALK TO THE
CITY OF DOWNEY, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE
4.5 OF CHAPTER 1, 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 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. 2829.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2830
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO THE
CITY OF NORWALK, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE
4.5 OF CHAPTER 1, 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 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. 2830.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2831
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING DACOSTA STREET A THROUGH STREET AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH PANGBORN AVENUE
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.
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