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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-30-73-Regular Adjourned MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OCTOBER 30, 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. Awards for Pedestrian Safety 1 Zero Defects Quarterly Awards 1 Award for Lowest Frequency Injury Rate 1 Minutes, October 8, 1973, as amended Approved 1 Comm. from Election Supplier re Suggested Ordinance to Establish Filing Fee for Candidates to Elective Offices Filed in Office of City Clerk 1 Comm. from Planning Commission re Environmental Resources Management Element Hearing set for 11/12/73 1 Comm. from LA County Board of Supervisors re Agmt. for Use of Heliport during Special Election November 6th Mayor authorized to sign 2 Comm. from PUC re Appl. #53875, Park Water Co. for Auth. to increase Rates Referred to City Manager 2 Comm. from Downey Chamber of Comm. re Quarterly Report for July 1 - September 30 Accepted; funds released 2 Comm. from Downey Lions Club & Downey J.C.°s re Appl. for Parade Permit & Request for up to Five Refreshment Stands Approved 2 Comm. from PUC re Notice of Hearing into Planning, Contt., etc. Overhead & Underground Facilities Referred to City Manager 2 Petition re Traffic Circulation Study Taken under advisement 2 Legal Claims (For Council action) Ref,. #131, Homer'Ellis Accepted, as recommended 3 Ref. #132, Safeco Insurance Companies Accepted, as recommended 3 Legal Claims (For information only) Ref. #133, Florence Frederick Ref.. 4134, Rudolph Candelaria No action 3 Comm. from Mayor Bradley, L.A., req. Mayor Morton participate in meeting on November 9th re Century Freeway Route & Exchange of Funds for Mass Transit Program Req. comments of. Council 3 Ordinance, Auth. Amendment to Contract bet Council & Bd. Adminis. of Calif. PERS Introduced 3 Ordinance #444, Amending Chapter 1, Art. VI, DMC re Sales & Use Tax Adopted 3 Resolution #2868, Requesting Reimbursement of One -Fourth Costs to Install RR Crossing Gates on Stewart & Gray Rd. at Crossing #BK 496..5 (SS #132, Unit 2) Adopted 3 Resolution #2869, Apprvg. Uniform Agmt. for State Administration of Local Sales & Use Taxes & Auth. Execution Thereof Adopted 4 Resolution #2870, Auth. Crocker National Bank as Designated Depository Adopted 4 Resolution #2871, Supporting Exclusion of Gambling Adopted 4 General Warrants #27242 - #27407 Approved 4 Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 30, 1973 - TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: CC #SS-272, N/s Stewart & Gray W/o Lakewood - Award to Sully Miller Contracting Co. CC #344, Wilderness Park Lake Construction - Accept bids & award to Robert E. Fulton; trans. of funds CC #329, Via Amorita, Old River School Rd. to Sherry Ave. - Acceptance of improvements & extra work SS W CC #277, Rives Ave. S/o Firestone Blvd. Storm Drain - Acceptance of improvements & extra work CC #SS-293, Paramount Blvd. at Brookmill Rd. Traffic Signal Inst. - Accept bids & award to S & W Electrical Contractors Grant of Easement for Utility Purposes Across Portion of Golden Park Special Lot Cleaning at 10345 Downey Ave. - Auth. Dept. of Public Works to proceed Exchange of Right -of -Way for Sidewalks along East side Pangborn Ave. at Firestone Blvd. A-2008 - Residential width Sidewalk Matching Funds, various locations Relocation of a 4-Unit Apartment House onto property at 10544 LaReina Ave. Requirements for Child Care in residential areas Comments re Proposition 1 Comments by Mayor re Sister City Program & need to clarify relationship Page 2 of 2 ACTION: PAGE NO. Approved 4 Approved 5 Approved 5 Approved 5 Approved 5 Taken under submission 5 Approved 5 Approved 5 Approved 6 Denied; City Planner requested to meet w/applicant 6,7,8 City Manager requested to make survey of cities 7,8 8 0 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OCTOBER 30, 1973 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. October 30, 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 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 Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Robert W. Gerhart, Immanuel Mennonite Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Park & Recreation Director James Ruth. Mr. Keith Corzine, Downey District Manager of the Automobile Club, presented to Mayor Thomas Morton on behalf of the City Council an Award of Merit for Pedestrian Safety, and he noted the City of Downey received the award in 1968, 1970, 1971, and 1973. He acknowledged the following for their contributions in the success of the program: Police Chief Loren Morgan, Public Works Director Ervin Spindel, Traffic Engineer Chuck Eccleston, the City Council, news media, and the Downey schools. An award was presented by Mr. Corzine to Traffic Engineer Chuck Eccleston, who has helped the community most in its Pedestrian Safety Program. With the assistance of Community Development Director Ervin Spindel and Miss Peggy Dutton, sponsored by the Department of Public Works Engineering Division and the Depart- ment of Community Development in the Miss Downey Pageant, Mayor Thomas Morton presented Zero Defects Quarterly Awards to Sue Lippert, Senior Typist Clerk, and Sid Lee, Engineering Aide. Councilman Richard Jennings stated while attending the League of California Cities Annual Convention in San Francisco the City of Downey received a first place Award for Lowest Frequency Injury Rate of a City its size for the past year. He presented the award to the Mayor on behalf of the City Council and the City and noted Downey's insurance premium rate has decreased $23,000 in the last year due to the efforts of the Safety Committee. He said the Safety Committee and City Employees deserve a vote of thanks from the City Council for the savings to the City. Mayor Morton asked the City Manager to have the award appropriately displayed and to express the appreciation of the City Council to the employees. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 8, 1973, as amended. Communication from Martin & Chapman Company (Election Suppliers) regarding Suggested Ordinance for Cities wishing to Establish Filing Fee for Candidates to Elective Offices. Ordered filed. To be filed in the office of the City Clerk. City Clerk Robert Shand indicated due to a change in the election law the number of signatures needed on a candidate's nomination papers in a City of 1,000 persons or more has increased to a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30. He said this will increase the number of nomination petition signatures to be verified by the City Clerk's office. Communication from Planning Commission regarding Planning Resolution No. 138 (Environmental Resources Management Element). It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to set a hearing on the Environmental Council Minutes 10/30/73 -1- ,45 Resources Management Element (ERME) for 7:30 p.m., November 12, 1973, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Resolution to Amend Rules Procedure in Interpretation of Deposit Requirements. Ordered received and filed. Communication from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding Public Safety. Ordered filed. Mayor Thomas Morton indicated he is in the process of acknowledging receipt of the communication. Communication from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding Agreement with City of Downey for Use of Heliport during Special Election, November 6 1973E It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Communication from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding Description of Proposed Incorporation of East Los Angeles. Ordered filed. Communication from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding e for Transfer of Uninhabited Property from Downey to Norwalk (Decembe erect filed. Communication from Los Angeles County Road Department regarding Summary of Aid to Cities as of July 1, 1973. Ordered filed, Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Application #53875, Park Water Company, for Authorization to Increase Rates. Referred to City Manager for letter oE' protest. Communication from. City of Riverside regarding Resolution Opposing Revenue Control and Tax Limitation Initiative on the November 6 1973 Ballot. Ordered filed. Communication from Downey Chamber of Commerce regarding Quarterly Report for July 1 - September 30, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the report and release the funds requested, AYES; 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Communication from Mrs. Margaret E. Davidsonregarding Appreciation to Public Works Department, Ordered filed. Communication from Downey Lions Club and Downey J.C.'s regarding Application for Parade Permit and Request to Operate up to Five Refreshment Stands. It was moved by CoaTaTilmaa Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to approve the Application for Parade Permit and Request to Operate up to five Refreshment Stands to help Defray Expenses of the Parade. Communication from Frank J. Walton., Secretary, Business d. Transportation Agency, regarding Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations of the Secretary of Business and Transportation.. State of California. Ordered f;iad_ Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Notice of Hearing of P.U.C. Motion into Planning, Construction, etc. of Overhead and Underground Facilities. Councilman Richard Jennings asked if this would have any bearing on the E.I.R. public hearing on the Department of Water d Power overhead line replacement. City Manager Charles Thompson stated he will check into the nature of the Order, and if it appears this might have a bearing, he will report back. Communication from Mrs. Leslie Moore, et al, regarding Pet Traffic Circulation Study in area Bounded by Paramount Boulevar pvanfsa anri (_a rrl or rloto Ct,-....+ Discussion followed regarding the change in numbering of the plans. to Councilman Richard Jennings indicated he would like to take the matter under advisement, City Manager Charles Thompson reported at the neighborhood public hearing the original Plan 2 was suggested by the neighborhood as the one they wanted; that the plan was then changed to Plan 1. Council Minutes 10/30/73 -2- 175 Community Development Director Ervin Spindel stated the barricading will begin the week of November 26th. He said this will allow time to notify all of the people affected. LEGAL CLAIMS (for Council action) Ref, #131, Homer Ellis City Clerk Robert Shand indicated the insurance carrier has recommended Council accept the claim, however, acceptance does not include the broken leg suffered in a prior incident. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to accept the claim of Homer Ellis, as recommended. Ref. #132, Safeco Insurance Companies It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to accept the claim of Safeco Insurance Companies, as recommended. LEGAL CLAIMS (for information only) Ref. #133, Florence Frederick Ref. #134, Rudolph Candelaria Mayor Thomas Morton reported on a communication received from Mayor Bradley of Los Angeles requesting him to participate in a meeting on November 9th regarding the Century Freeway Route and Exchange of Funds for Mass Transit Program. He said he would appreciate any comments from the Council prior to the date of the meeting. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM 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, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to introduce the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 444 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE SALES AND USE TAX The Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 444. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2868 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF ONE-FOURTH OF ITS COSTS TO INSTALL RAILROAD CROSSING GATES ON STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AT CROSSING NUMBER BK 496.5 (S.S. NO. 132, UNIT 2) 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. 2868. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Council Minutes 10/30/73 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 2869 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE UNIFORM AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2869. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton RESOLUTION NO. 2870 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING CROCKER NATIONAL BANK AS A DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY 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. 2870. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Mayor Thomas Morton reported on a letter from the City of Cudahy urging the Downey City Council to support the Cudahy City Council in their Stand to Oppose Gambling Within the City of Cudahy. He stated he has requested the City Manager to prepare a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2871 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING EXCLUSION OF GAMBLING 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. 2871. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Morton NOES: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve General Warrants IP27242 - #27407, $314,159.85. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Richard Jennings, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #SS-272, North side Stewart and Gray Road, West of Lakewood Boulevard, to Sully Miller Contracting Company of Long Beach, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the unit prices bid for street widening and median island construction, and to reject all other bids. Councilman Walter Temple declared inasmuch as Sully Miller is a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, his employer, he will abstain from voting. AYES: 4 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Winton, Morton ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Temple Cash Contract #344, Wilderness Park Lake Construction City Manager Charles Thompson stated if this is approved by the Council a change order will be requested, deleting the docks in the amount of $6,000, and the contractor has agreed to accept the change order. Council Minutes 10/30/73 -4- 14753 Discussion ensued regarding the deletion of the docks and the amount to be appropriated. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept bids and award Cash Contract #344 Wilderness Park Lake Construction, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to Robert E. Fulton of La Habra, and approve the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $30,000 Account #40-661 Account #40-17004 Councilman Joseph DiLoreto asked about the possibility of the Public Works Depart- ment doing the work on this project. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel replied the lake sealing is a process which only several contractors are equipped to do, and after exploring the methods of the sealing, this method is the least expensive. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash. Contract #329, Via Amorita, Old River School Road to Sherry Avenue, accept the responsibility for maintenance thereof, and approve extra work in the amount of $570.66. AYES: 4 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Winton, Morton ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Temple It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash Contract-5#277; Ives Avenue, S/o Firestone Blvd., Storm Drain, accept the responsi- bility for maintenance thereof, and approve extra work in the amount of $800. Councilman Richard Jennings asked if the market will be required to fill their ground to avoid the ponding of water. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel stated the City is meeting with the market and the railroad regarding this problem. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded - by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to accept bids and award Cash Contract #SS-293, Paramount Boulevard at Brookmi.11 Road Traffic Signal Installation, to S d W Electrical Contractors, Inc. of Maywood, the lowest and best bidder, and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Following discussion and there being no objections, Grant of Easement for Utility Purposes Across Portion of Golden Park was taken under submission. It wa.s moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with Special Lot Cleaning at 10345 Downey Avenue, at an estimated cost of $375. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton of Right-of-Wa Fires t Side of Pangborn Avenue at Councilman Richard Jennings said the City°s contribution should not exceed a resi- dential -width sidewalk. He asked if the sidewalk would be used more for the convenience of commercial than residential. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel replied he feels the sidewalk would be used more for residential. Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve Exchange of Right -of -Way for Residential -Width Sidewalk along East Side of Pangborn Avenue at Firestone Boulevard, A-2008. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Council Minutes 10/30/73 -5- It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: Estimated M.F. No. Address City Cost 237 8243 Quoit Street $ 78.00 238 8422-26 Fontana Street and 8423-29 Stewart 5 Gray Road 359.00 239 8118 De Palma Street 85.00 240 7940 Brookmill Road 105.00 241 7184 Benares Street 92.00 242 7192 Benares Street 199.00 243 7836 East Brookmill Road 92.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 1,010.00 AYES: 3 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Morton NOES: 2 Councilmen; Temple, Winton REPORTS City Manager Charles Thompson stated he has previously submitted information to the Council regarding Proposition 1, and he has no recommendations in this regard. City Planner William Goggin reported on a proposal to Relocate a four -unit Apartment House onto property at 10544 La Reina Avenue which, pursuant to an interim policy adopted by the Cou cif, requires that any apartment house to be built in an R-3 have approval of the Council prior to the issuing of a building permit. Mr. Goggin stated the plans have been reviewed by the Planning Division and meet all of the requirements of the Apartment House Survey Committee, except the requirement for visitor off-street parking; that due to the size of the lot and extra size of the units, the proposed buyer has requested curbside visitor parking. He displayed plans showing the outline of the building and sidewalks, as well as landscaping that will be installed. Responding to questions by the Council, Mr. Goggin explained the area is zoned R-3 and proposed for apartment houses; the units are larger than required; and there will be two parking spaces for each unit. Building Official Ray Lake indicated data has been received from a structural engineer as to, the structure's stability. He said the electrical wiring will have to be brought up to code, the plumbing does meet the Plumbing Code, and the apartments will have double party walls because the center portion of the building will be removed, with the end portions being put together. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Richard Jennings, and passed by the following vote that the request to Relocate a four -unit Apartment House onto property at 10544 La Reina Avenue be denied. AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton Mayor Morton declared a recess at 8:38 p.m, the meeting resumed at 8:53 p.m, with all Councilmen present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, Downey, voiced his disappointment regarding Proposition 1. He said it is his feeling that citizens need guidance on this matter. Mr, Miller further voiced his opposition to Proposition 1 by stating it will amend the City Charter and take away the local powers Downey has retained for itself. He discussed the increase in State revenues and distributed comparisons and projections of how Proposition 1 would effect the taxpayer. City Manager Charles Thompson said he was prepared to submit a definite recommenda- tion to the Council on Proposition 1 until he attended the League of California Cities meeting in San Francisco. He indicated at the League Meeting the League took the position of "no position" on Proposition 1, the reason being primarily partisan. Mr. Thompson stated his position in City government is non -partisan and, therefore, he took the position of submitting full information on the Proposition to the Council. He said he is concerned about the Proposition and the intrusion into Home Rule. Council Minutes 10/30/73 -6- Mayor Thomas Morton pointed out that the Council had not requested the City Manager to present a recommendation on Proposition 1, and none is coming. Mrs. Ida Wilkins, 12210 Rives Avenue, Downey, representing the California Federation of Family Day Care Association, Inc., said the County of Los Angeles licenses homes to care for six children and that the City of Downey prevents the care of six children in residential homes. She stated she did not find such prohibition in the City ordinances. Mayor Thomas Morton asked if Mrs. Wilkins had applied for a zone exception to permit home occupation use for child care and whether or not she is paid for her services. Mrs. Wilkins replied she is paid to an extent, and she insisted that she provides a service to the working mother; that it is not a business. City Planne'r William Goggin explained the Planning Commission approves the care of two children in residential areas; that care of anymore than two children would require a zone exception by the Commission; and also, although the County issues a child care license, the final permission for such care rests with the City wherein residential child care services will occur. He said Mrs. Wilkins has not filed a zone exception request with the Planning Commission. Mr. Goggin pointed out the County does not inform the City of issuance of County licenses for child care. Discussion followed regarding Fire Department inspection on Mrs. Wilkins' home. Fire Chief Edwin Wood requested the opportunity to respond to this matter at the next meeting. Mrs. Wilkins asked that the matter be cleared up or she and her group will take Court action, to fight for the six children limit or whatever the County allows. Mayor Morton said any Council decision will be based on what is best for the City and whatever the City ordinances provide. Questions were raised regarding the fees for child care. Mr. Goggin defined foster home care for children as compared to daily child care. The procedure for filing zone exceptions was explained to Mrs. Wilkins. Mrs. Evelyn Westreicher, 6203 Wilcox Avenue, Bell, Secretary of the California Federation of Family Day Care Association, Inc., spoke to the Council regarding foster home rates and specialized care as compared to day care services. Councilman Donald Winton explained the purpose of a hearing on a zone exception is to allow people within 500 feet of the proposed exception to speak to the matter; that if the applicant disagrees with the decision of the Planning Commission, an appeal can be filed before the Council. Mr. Thomas Hetherington, 10544 LaReina Avenue, Downey, asked on what basis the Council denied the proposal to Relocate a four -unit apartment building onto property located at 10544 LaReina Avenue. He said the building is ten years old and has 1100 square feet per unit. Councilman Donald Winton replied that ample off-street parking for guests was not provided. City Planner William Goggin indicated the residential parking requirements have been met, as established by the Apartment House Survey Committee. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hetherington explained he was told to put up a bond prior to a permit being issued, and he has done so. Building Official Ray Lake stated a bond is a normal require- ment prior to the issuance of a permit. Mayor Thomas Morton mentioned the Council was requested to review this matter without having previous information. He said he has no knowledge of what the building will look like, what the present construction is, nor the thickness of the walls. Mr. Hetherington answered questions regarding structural and electrical stability of the building. It was noted the plumbing is in good repair. Council Minutes 10/30/73 -7- Mayor Morton asked Mr. Goggin to meet with Mr. Hetherington to review the site and how the plan for mating the two sections of the building together would fit on the land as against the parking requirements specified by the Council and adopted for visitor parking. He said if an arrangement can be worked out to meet the code requirements, Mr. Hetherington would have the right to bring the matter back before the Council. After briefly reviewing the plans, Mayor Morton stated it appears there is a possi- bility the parking might be worked out. Councilman Richard Jennings said he does not feel moving a ten-year old, divided apartment building into Downey is setting a good precedent for the City. Mayor Morton commented on two buildings moved into Downey recently, which have been an asset and moved in without any problems. He said his vote was on the basis the plans did not meet the requirements; that if the requirements are met and this matter comes back before the Council, he feels the Council is obligated to review it. Mrs. Ruth Gunderson, 8349 Sixth Street, Downey, speaking to the matter of child care in the home stated she has taken care of children in her home for 28 years without any complaints from her neighbors, and she indicated she takes care of as many as six children at a time, with the amount varying. She stated her concern for the parents who cannot afford to send their children to day care nurseries. Councilman Donald Winton asked at the time Mrs. Gunderson applies for a license re- newal with the County if the County informs her either in writing or verbally that she must observe local regulations, and Mrs. Gunderson replied she does not recall receiving any information of that kind. The City Manager was requested to make a survey and analysis of other Cities regarding day care in residential areas and to check with County Supervisor Pete Schabarum pertain- ing to the County informing Cities of licenses issued. Speaking on Proposition 1, Councilman Joseph DiLoreto mentionedhis was one of the original -signatures on the initial petition for Proposition 1 to place it on the ballot for the November 6th election. He said he is concerned about the spending policy of the State as it relates upon the taxpayers, and this is the first time guidelines have been set forth as to what the people can expect from the State in the future. Councilman DiLoreto stated for the first time people are going to be able to place a limit on government spending, and he is in favor of Proposition 1. Councilman DiLoreto commended the Police Department for recovering his stolen automobile. He particularly offered his appreciation to Carl Anderson, a postman, who spotted the stolen car and notified the police. Councilman Richard Jennings stated he was a voting delegate for the City at the League of California Cities meeting in San Francisco, and he voted in favor of the stand the League took on Proposition 1. He commented he was contacted by a local newspaper and asked what position he took on the Proposition, and his explanation was that he did not have mandate of the Council because the Council had not taken a stand; that because the newspaper left out his explanation, he will reiterate for the record that he did not vote as a delegate of the Council, but as an individual Councilman. Councilman Walter Temple referred to a letter from the Planning Division to property owners on Zone Exception Case No. 1148, dated October 26, and stated the letter does not mention the street or what the zone exception is about. City Planner William Goggin reviewed the letter and indicated the zone exception hearing will have to be continued and readvertised. Councilman Temple mentioned that although he agrees governmental spending should be limited, Proposition 1 will mean giving up a piece of Home Rule and, therefore, he is against Proposition 1. Expressing his views on Proposition 1, Councilman Donald Winton reviewed the sample ballot and quoted -various arguments for And against the Proposition. Discussion followed wherein Councilman Winton made comparisons of taxes on income. He voiced his opposition to Proposition L and commented on the current impeachment situation in Washington. Mayor Thomas Morton spoke regarding his recent trip to Downey's Sister City of Guadalajara. He said Downey's queen was regal in her appearance and well represented the City of Downey. Council Minutes 10/30/73 -8- 4757 Mayor Morton mentioned the ever-increasing need to come to grips with the Sister City situation. He pointed out Downey is supposed to be the Sister City of Guadalajara, and has been so for 14 years, and it has been discovered that the Cities of Tucson and Phoenix are also being introduced as Guadalajara's Sister Cities. Mayor Morton commented there is a need to meet with the Sister City Committee to establish definite guidelines as to how many Sister Cities any one City should have in the same country and to take another look at the Mexican -American City Association. He said possibly when repre- sentatives of Guadalajara visit Downey in December members or representatives of the Council can meet with them and work out a definite forward program to clarify the Sister City relationship as against Guadalajara's Friendship City Program. Mayor Morton commented one of the highlights of the trip to Guadalajara was the privilege to visit a hacienda built in 1530 and is one of the oldest in Mexico, surviving the Revolution. City Planner William Goggin invited the Council and Department Heads to attend a Southeast Area Planning Council dinner meeting on November 8th at the Tudor Inn. He said the subject is "Merits of the R.T.D.'s proposed Rapid Transit System" and everyone will have the opportunity to hear the opposition as well as the affirmative side to the subject. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m. Robvk�o, - /�� 4PVIAQ&U'��Cq�,-Y\ rt L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Thomas H. Morton, Mayor Council Minutes 10/30/73 -9- ADDENDUM 4 758 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OCTOBER 30, 1973 Paragraph 1, Page 6, now reads: It was moved by Councilman Richard Jennings, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: Estimated M.F. No. Address City Cost 237 8243 Quoit Street $ 78.00 238 8422-26 Fontana Street and 8423-29 Stewart & Gray Road 359.00 239 8118 DePalma Street 85.00 240 7940 Brookmill Road 105.00 241 7184 Benares Street 92.00 242 7192 Benares Street 199.00 243 7836 East Brookmill Road 92.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 1,010.00 AYES: 3 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Morton NOES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Winton Paragraph 1, Page 6, should read: It was moved by Councilman Richard Jenningso seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve _Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: M.F. No. Address 237 8243 Quoit Street 238 8422-26 Fontana Street and 8423-29 Stewart d Gray Road 239 8118 DePalma Street 240 7940 Brookmill Road 241 7184 Benares Street 242 7192 Benares Street 243 7836 East Brookmill Road Total Estimated City Cost AYES: 3 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Morton NOES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Winton Councilman Walter vote was on the basis ing allocation. Addendum 10/30/73 Estimated City Cost $ 78.00 359.00 85.00 105.00 92.00 199.00 92.00 $ 1,010.00 Temple and Councilman Donald Winton stated their "no" that income property was included in this Sidewalk Match - Robert L. Shand, City? Clerk -Treasurer