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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-08-74-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APRIL 8, 1974 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: Presentation to William G. Greene, Planning Commission Presentations to Councilman Thomas Morton Resolution No. 2923, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting District (Annex. 72/1, Buell St.) Improvement of Adoree Avenue and other Streets (AD 117) D.I.P. #653 A & B, Dolan Ave. (Iowa St. to SPRR) - Grant authority to proceed Minutes, March 26, 1974 Comm. from Downey Chamber of Comm. re Quarterly Report for 1/l/74 - 3/1/74 - Make payment due under agreement ACTION: Adopted Property owners to be notified of costs; hearing continued to 5/13/74, 7:30 p.m. Approved Approved Approved Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Regulations, Conversion of Apartments to Condominiums Hearing set for 5/13/74 Comm. from Richard Raabe requesting DIP #636, Koopman Ave. & Pivot St. be re -opened Legal Claims (for information only) Ref. #161, David Lee Tomblin Ref. #162, Burt & Merna Lenell Ref, #163, Virgil Hoemann, MD Legal Claims (for Council action) Ref. #157, Bruce Yarborough Ordinance, Amending Sec. 3307 DMC Received & filed; no action taken No action Denied Introduced Resolution #2924, Establishing No Stopping w/Tow-Away Provisions S/Side Telegraph from Ely. City limits to Wly. City limits Adopted Resolution #2925, to modify Existing No Stopping Anytime Restriction to include Tow -Away Provisions B/sides entire length of Imperial Highway within City Adopted Resolution #2926, Establishing No Stopping Any Time w/Tow-Away Provisions B/sides entire length of Garfield within City Adopted Resolution #2927, Revising Parking Restrictions on Florence Ave. Adopted Resolution #2928, in Memory of Della Doyle, First City Employee Adopted Resolution #2929, Endorsing & Supporting Beach, Park & Recreational Bonds (Proposition 1) Adopted Resolution #2930, Endorsing & Supporting Clean Water Bond Act of 1974 (Proposition 2) Adopted Resolution #2931, Endorsing & Supporting Reassessmt of Damaged or Destroyed Property (Proposition 4) Adopted Page 1 of 2 PAGE NO. 1 1 2 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2932, Endorsing Open Meetings of Legislature (Proposition 6) General Warrants #30297 - #30427 #30428 - #30537 1995 Functional Classification of Highways (Map) DIP #636, Koopman Ave. & Pivot St. - Modified Engineer's report; paveout matching funds for Parcel 6 Resolution #2933, Confirming Assessment for Chapter 27 Proceedings for DIP #636, Pivot-& Koopman 18-month Contract w/Daily Southeast News for City's legal advertising - 4/1/74 to 10/1/75 Recreational Agmt. w/Los Angeles County Flood Control District Comm. from San Antonio Health Coalition requesting Endorsement of San Antonio Health Plan Bus Transportation Report Potential Use of Present No. 1 Fire Station Request of Dir. Comm. Dev. to send letter in opposition to increase on load limit for trucks Meeting adjourned to 4/16/74 and in memory of Della Doyle ACTION: PAGE NO. Adopted 9 Approved 9 Approved 9 Approved 10 Adopted 10 Approved 10 Approved 10 Approved 10 Ref. to Council study committee 11 Report by City Manager 11 Approved 12 13 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,�# APRIL 8, 1974 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., April 8, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Richard M. Jennings presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Walter S. Temple, Joseph E. DiLoreto, Thomas H. Morton, Richard M. Jennings ABSENT: Councilmen: Donald H. Winton ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, 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 Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief 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 Councilman Thomas Morton, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Walter Temple. Councilman Thomas Morton commented on the achievements of Mr. William G. Greene, who has served as his appointee to the Planning Commission. He said much of what has been done in District 4 has been due to the responsiveness, integrity, and the long hard work of Mr. Greene. With the assistance of Councilman Morton, Mayor Richard Jennings presented a plaque to William G. Greene in appreciation for his years of service on the Planning Commission. Mr. William Greene indicated his hope that the new Planning Commissioner for District 4, as well as all Commissioners, will study the General Plan because it tells each Commissioner in detail what the Council and the City expects. He commented on his 14 years of service on the Commission and thanked the City for letting him serve. On behalf of the Downey Lions Club, Dr. Ben Pacheco, District Governor of District 4L2 of Lions International, and Mr. Phil Ortiz, President of the Downey Lions Club, presented a plaque to retiring Councilman Thomas Morton as a symbol of appreciation for Councilman Morton's contributions to the betterment of Downey for the past 12 years. Mrs. Le Keyser, President of the Downey City Employees Association, presented a token of appreciation to Councilman Morton for his 12 years of service on the City Council. Mr. Robert Griffin, President of the Downey City Management Association, pre- sented a gift to Councilman Morton and extended the Association's appreciation for Councilman Morton's long and dedicated service to City government in Downey as a Councilman, as a Mayor, and as a fine gentleman. Speaking to the Downey Lions Club, Councilman Thomas Morton expressed his -- appreciation for the presentation and said he has enjoyed a good rapport over the years with the Lions Club. He further extended his appreciation to the Downey City Employees Association for its presentation and stated it has been his pleasure to have worked with City employees over the years. Councilman Morton pointed out that although he has tried to be objective in everything he has done and has tried to be factual, honest, and fair, most of all he has tried to be friendly and understanding. He noted he will be taking with him a tremendous number of friendships that have evolved among the City employees over the 12 years he has been on the City Council. Councilman Morton stated he appreciates the numerous letters and notes he has received from individual employees. To the Downey City Management Association, Councilman Morton also extended his gratitude for the presentation. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -1- Councilman Morton noted he has been satisfied just to serve the City of Downey, and he feels he has helped make Downey a better place. He said he has made his contribution and it has been on the side of progress, it has been a healthy growth, and he is proud to have been a part of the City of Downey. Mrs. Arrington, representing Angela Domico, an 86-year old Downey resident, presented Mrs. Domico's donation of the American Flag made from cancelled postage stamps. She read a letter from Mrs. Domico and expressed Mrs. Domico's wish that the flag be hung in the office at Wilderness Park. Mayor Richard Jennings and Parks d Recreation Director James Ruth accepted on behalf of the City of Downey. Mrs. Arrington thanked Councilman Morton for being District Four's Councilman. Mr. Ruth was requested to send a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Domico. Mayor Richard Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexation 74/1 Buell Street. 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 Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Jennings inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel reported the cost of installa- tion of eight steel standards is $1,024, and the annual operating cost will be $542.28. He said the tax rate for paying off the installation for the first two years will be .4512G per $100 assessed valuation for installation costs and maintenance, and the third year and continuing rate will be .210 per $100 assessed valuation. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's report. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the Annexation, and there was no response. RESOLUTION NO. 2923 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 74/1 BUELL STREET) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2923. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Mayor Richard Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing of protests or objections against the Improvement of Adoree Avenue and other Streets, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 2914. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication, the Affidavit of Posting, and the Affidavit of Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Jennings inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests. City Clerk Robert Shand reported letters of protests were received from the following property owners: Council Minutes 4/8/74 -2- e Emma C. Costa, 12941-43 South Downey Avenue R. E. Wisby, 13013 Brock Avenue Gerald A. Schmidt, 8048 Cheyenne Avenue; 13005 Brock Avenue Peggy S. Lane, 8042-8046 Cheyenne Avenue Leo Glen Davis and Alta C. Davis, 8140 Adoree Avenue Gertrude M. Garrett, 8031 Comolette Avenue William M. Ezell and Rilda Ezell, 8018, 8024, 8028 Comolette Avenue It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the written protests. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel reported on the proposed con- struction of street and alley improvements in the area bounded by Adoree Avenue on the north, Downey Avenue on the east, Gardendale Street on the south, and Paramount Boulevard on the west. He said the total estimated cost of the assessment district is $410,000; the City's contribution is approximately $195,000; and the remaining $215,000 will be assessed the property owners on the basis of benefits received. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's report. Mayor Jennings reminded the people present that the hearing will be con- tinued to the Council Meeting of May 13th, and no written protest may be filed after tonight because the letter to the property owners stated written protests must be filed before the hearing is opened. He noted further the reason the hearing is being continued is that one Councilman is absent and will have to listen to the tapes between now and May 13th to update himself. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak on behalf of the written protests, and there was no response. He inquired if there was anyone present who did not file a written protest that wishes to be heard. Mr. Frank Stanley,representing the Missionary Baptist Church, 8119-8115 Gardendale Street, inquired regarding the Church's share of the assessment. Councilman DiLoreto stated in the notice to property owners it seems only reasonable that the City give some indication to the property owners of the amount of money involved. He said a Lot of problems of communication with citizens could be alleviated if citizens are provided with as much precise information as possible. Mr. Spindel was asked for the normal procedure involved on a hearing of this type as to when the costs are related to the people involved. He said generally the property owners are given the estimate of costs when they request it; that when the first notices on the assessment were sent out the total exact estimate had not been calculated because there was a City contribution recommended, which was approved at the adoption of the Resolution of Intention. Mr. Spindel stated the figures are now available. City Engineer Harald Henriksen explained the Resolution of Intention was not passed until a month ago, and it was not known until that time whether to proceed with this district or not. He said construction costs were estimated, however, costs over the last six -to -eight months have varied widely. Mr. Henriksen indicated it took two -to -three weeks to estimate individual costs and method of assessing individual properties and staff was conferring with the City Attorney at late as a week ago as to the proper method for assessing the properties. Mr. Spindel mentioned in answer to Mr. Stanley's question, each parcel's assessment is $580. Councilman DiLoreto inquired if the property owners could be notified by mail prior to the next hearing as to what the approximate cost will be. City Attorney Royal Sorensen replied there is no legal objection to doing that if the Department has time, and if the Council orders it, it can be done. He said it should be pointed out very clearly that this is only an estimate, be- cause under the 1911 Act a final determination cannot be made until the project is completed, and if the people understand that, it may avoid some misunderstanding at a later date. The following people addressed the City Council and were informed of the estimated cost of the assessment on their property: George Johnson - 8029-8037 Cheyenne Avenue, $615 for each parcel. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -3- I t i R. K. Lewis - 8128 Adoree Avenue, $550; 8124 Comolette Avenue, $550; 12950 South Paramount Boulevard,$1080; and 12942 South Paramount Boulevard, $340. Ralph Ridings - 8033 Comolette Avenue, inquired if any of the Revenue Sharing funds are going to be used to Lighten the load on the taxpayers of this area and what the future outlook is for these funds being increased. Mayor Jennings replied the Revenue Sharing money has been allocated through 1975 to various projects within the City. He said the allocation to this assess- ment district was a total of $195,000, combining Gas Tax money and Revenue Sharing. City Manager Charles Thompson explained the funds allocated to this are General funds, or Gas Tax funds, however, they are of City funds in the improve- ment district and total $195,000. He said the question as to whether additional funds could be allocated would be strictly according to the policy of the City Council. Mr. Thompson stated Revenue Sharing moneys were approved by the Council for neighborhood rehabilitation, which will include this as well as other neighborhoods, and there are other plans and improvements in the neighborhood that would be City cost. Edera Bosser - 8151 Devenir Avenue, $625; 8145-8147 Devenue Avenue, $570. Emma Costa - 12941-43 South Sowney Avenue, $715. Carol Blevins - 8239-8241 Cheyenne Avenue, $650. Mayor Jennings asked the City Council to join with him in requesting the Director of Community Development to notify every person in this Assessment District as to the approximate amount of the cost of their share before the May 13th meeting. He further asked the City Attorney if the property owners will have the right to a written protest when they receive the approximate cost. Mr. Sorensen replied that the property owners can always file a written pro- test. He said the written protest which would determine whether the Council could proceed under certain circumstances has to be a written protest that is filed before the hearing, however, if there is sufficient protest and the Council does not want to proceed with the matter, of course, it can always terminate proceedings whether there is a majority protest Legally or not. Mr. Sorensen explained further that if there is a majority protest by area, the Council can proceed, if it overrides that protest by a four -fifths vote, and the Council has the authority to do it. He stated if there is a majority protest and the Council does not override it by a four -fifths vote, then the proceedings must be terminated. Mayor Jennings informed those present that each person within the Assessment District will receive a written estimate of the cost for his property and may either protest in writing or preferably be present in the Council Chambers on May 13th. Councilman Temple inquired if the amount of the assessment could be changed at a later date. Mr. Spindel replied yes, and there are some items that could be reasonably used for City contributions such as engineering on the alleys, which at the present time is included in the assessments of the property owners. He said the alley approaches are also included in the property owners' assessments and would amount to about $32,000 to $35,000. Councilman Temple requested the letters be sent out in time to allow the property owners to respond. Mr. Spindel indicated it is hoped the letters will be out by the end of the week. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to continue the hearing on the Improvement of Adoree Avenue and other Streets be continued to 7:30 p.m., May 13, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, and at that time all interested parties will have an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Spindel was asked to include in the letters to property owners the time and date of the continued hearing. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -4- Mayor Richard Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 653 A and B, Dolan Avenue (Iowa Street to Southern Pacific Railroad). He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Jennings inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel reported this is a voluntary Chapter 27 proceeding, and the property owners have agreed to the project to pay off the assessments over a ten year period. He said the estimated cost of the assessments are as follows: Site A, 11445 Dolan Avenue, $5,700; and Site B, 11420 Dolan Avenue, $2,000. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's report. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the improvements, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to grant authority to the Department of Community Development to proceed with construction of Downey Improvement Project No. 653. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Mayor Richard Jennings declared a recess at 8:35 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m. with Councilmen Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings present; Councilman Winton absent. It was moved by Councilman Thomas Morton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 26 1974. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Communication from Downey Unified School District regarding Appreciation to Fire Department. Ordered filed. Communication from Downey Chamber of Commerce regarding Quarterly Report for January 1 - March 31, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Thomas Morton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to make the payment that is due under the Agreement. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Communication from The White House regarding Federal Aid Resolution (No. 2921). Ordered filed. Communication from William Goggin, City Planner, regarding Planning Resolution pertaining to Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Concerning Conversion of Apartments to Condominiums. Mr. Goggin reviewed the Council's adoption of an interim ordinance prohibit- ing the conversion of existing apartments to condominiums. He said the text of Resolution No. 139 of the Planning Commission has been approved as to form by the City Attorney, and the resolution asks the Council to hold a public hearing and eventual adoption of the resolution in the form of an ordinance of the City Council as part of a change in subdivision regulations and part of the zoning ordinance. He stated this will then give the City some rights in controlling the division of existing apartment houses to condominiums. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -5- Discussion followed regarding legal publication. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to set a hearing on proposed Ordinance Recommending Certain Changes to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Conversion of Apartments to Condominiums for 7:30 p.m., May 13, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. Councilman Temple indicated he would be in favor of advertising when items are brought up that are of a major influence on the community. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Communication from Richard Raabe regarding Request to Re -open Downey Improvement Project No. 636, Koopman Avenue and Pivot Street. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and passed by the following vote to receive and file the letter and take no action. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Jennings NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton LEGAL CLAIMS (for information only) Ref. #161, David Lee Tomblin Ref. #162, Burt and Merna Lenell Ref. #163, Virgil Hoemann, M. D. LEGAL CLAIMS (for Council action) Ref. #157, Bruce Yarborough It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to deny the legal claim of Bruce Yarborough. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3307 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE The Ordinance was read by title only. Fire Chief Edwin Wood explained this is to correct a typographical error contained in Section 3307 which defined an assembly as being 40 persons rather than 50 persons. He said this will bring the Ordinance into conformity with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to introduce the Ordinance. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2924 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING NO STOPPING LIMITS WITH TOW -AWAY PROVISIONS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD FROM THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS TO THE WESTERLY CITY LIMITS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1908 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2924. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Council Minutes 4/8/74 -6- RESOLUTION NO. 2925 ^ `Y A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO MODIFY EXISTING NO STOPPING ANYTIME RESTRICTION TO INCLUDE TOW -AWAY PROVISIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2879 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2925. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2926 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME WITH TOW -AWAY PROVISIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 756 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2926. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2927 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REVISING EXISTING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FLORENCE AVENUE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2289 AND 2476 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. Councilman Joseph DiLoreto inquired if the establishment of this Resolution will change those areas where parking is allowed presently, but not during certain hours. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel replied the Resolution will establish tow -away zones during the peak hours when stopping is prohibited. However, he said, there are areas where peak hour restrictions are being changed to no stopping anytime: The south side of Florence Avenue between Old River School Road and Rives Avenue, Brookshire Avenue and Bellman Avenue, and Woodruff Avenue and the Rio San Gabriel Bridge; and on the north side of Florence Avenue between Downey Sanford Bridge Road and Rio San Gabriel Bridge. Councilman Temple asked why both the north and south sides of Florence were not classified No Stopping Anytime. Mr. Spindel indicated the Traffic Committee felt there were certain areas, particularly some of the business areas, where this would probably make an undue hardship. He said, however, the south side of Florence between Brookshiare and Bellman would be changed from a peak hour restriction to No Stopping Anytime, and there are some businesses along there; that the Traffic Committee felt this was a hazardous location, particularly turning the corner northbound from Brookshire to eastbound on Florence. Councilman Thomas Morton added that he had requested the Traffic Committee to study the problem between Brookshire Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard. He spoke of the radius problems and site problems when travelling east on Florence between Brookshire and Lakewood and of the minor accidents and problems in that area. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -7- Mr. Dick Sandberg, 10065 Pico Vista Road, owner of the office building at 8542 East Florence Avenue, located between Brookshire and Bellman, spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution. He said he would be glad to go along with the parking situation if it was proven to him that it is necessary from 9:00 in the morning to 3:00 in the afternoon. Mr. Sandberg agreed there have been a few minor accidents in this area, however, he stated, the traffic is not that bad up until 3:00 in the afternoon. He mentioned there are other owners also against this Resolution --the owner of Holiday Travel, the Manager of Downey Savings $ Loan, and the owner of property just east of Downey Savings d Loan on the corner of Bellman. Mr. Spindel explained how the effected property owners were notified and urged to attend the Traffic Committee meeting if they wished to protest. It was moved by Councilman Thomas Morton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2927. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Morton, Jennings NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2928 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN MEMORY OF DELLA DOYLE, THE FIRST CITY EMPLOYEE The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2928. AYES: 4 Councilmen:Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Councilman Temple requested a copy of the Resolution be sent to Miss Doyle's relatives. RESOLUTION NO. 2929 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING BEACH, PARK AND RECREATIONAL BONDS (PROPOSITION 1) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2929. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2930 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE CLEAN WATER BOND ACT OF 1974 (PROPOSITION 2) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2930. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2931 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING REASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED OR DESTROYED PROPERTY (PROPOSITION 4) Council Minutes 4/8/74 -8- '��'U_L The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. City Manager Charles Thompson explained one of the major benefits to the proposition if passed is it would provide some flexibility to local communities to assess certain damage that might be of a local disaster but not large enough to be declared a state of emergency. Councilman Joseph DiLoreto asked if the purpose is to allow for loans that would otherwise not be available. Mr. Thompson replied one of the major purposes would be a reduction in the assessed valuation for tax purposes and would reflect that change in an assessed valuation. Further, he said, it provides only where the property is destroyed by some sort of calamity and would allow for reassessment of the tax ad valorem value of that property, even though it might not meet the requirements for a state-wide emergency. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2931. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2932 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING OPEN MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE (PROPOSITION 6) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2932. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and passed by the following vote to approve General Warrants #30297 - #30427 $297,184.06 and #30428 - #30537 $207 532 46. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton 1995 Functional Classification of Highways Community Development Director Ervin Spindel displayed a map showing the classification of highways projected to the year 1995, as required under Federal Law. He stated this will be the basis of establishing the Federal Aid Urban System upon which Federal Aid Highway Funds may be expended, and the system has been coordinated with neighboring cities. Mr. Spindel said the plan was approved by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Thomas Morton, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve the map showing the 1995 Functional Classification of Highways. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Downey Improvement Project No. 636 Koopman Avenue and Pivot Street Community Development Director Ervin Spindel reported as of this date, access agreements have not been received from any of the property owners. He said the agreements were sent out; members of Staff have discussed this matter at length with Mrs. Wellman, Mr. Bohte, and Mr. Parks; and although Mr. Bohte and Mr. Parks previously signed the deed dedicating away their access rights, they have not signed the agreement at the present time. Mr. Spindel indidated inasmuch as the interest depends on the date the assessments are confirmed, and if the assess- ments are confirmed tonight, he will give the total amount of interest for each site and the total assessment. He explained engineering fees are only in the agreement for re -acquiring access rights. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -9- Mr. Spindel mentioned before the Resolution is adopted the Engineer's report should be adopted as modified and also the paveout matching funds for Parcel No. 6 should be formally approved by the Council prior to adoption of the Resolution. He read into the record the amounts of interest and total assessments on the following parcels: Parcel 1 - Interest, $944.38; total to be assessed over a 10-year period, $3,459.05 Parcel 2 - Interest, $267.06; total, $978.18 Parcel 3 - Interest, $267.06; total, $978.18 Parcel 4 - Interest, $207.50; total, $760.02 Parcel 5 - Interest, $43.40; 3-year assessment, total $459.00 Parcel 6 - Interest, $472.05; 10-year assessment, total $1,729.01 Parcel 7 - Interest, $1,091.23; total, $3,996.94 It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's report. It was moved by Councilman Thomas Morton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve paveout matching funds for Parcel No. 6. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton RESOLUTION NO. 2933 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 636, PIVOT STREET AND KOOPMAN AVENUE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Thomas Morton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2933. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve a new 18-month Contract with the Daily Southeast News for the Cit 's Legal Advertising - April 1, 197 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve Recreational Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for recreational purposes within its Flood Control Right -of -Way. Discussion ensued regarding the City's liability under the Agreement. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Mayor Richard Jennings reported on a communication from Supervisor Pete Schabarum regarding Bicycle Trails. Ordered filed. Mayor Richard Jennings reported on a communication from San Antonio Health Coalition requesting Endorsement of the San Antonio Health Plan. It was moved by Councilman Thomas Morton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve Endorsement of the San Antonio Health Plan. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Morton, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton Council Minutes 4/8/74 -10- CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Charles Thompson discussed a Bus Transportation Report which has been studied and reviewed by Staff as to the possibility and feasibility of various kinds of mass transit needs in the City and exceptional uses not pro- vided by the RTD. He said it would be reasonable to say approximately 600 students would ride a convenient type of system, and .25c was considered to be a reasonable fare. Mr. Thompson stated the projection based on that survey indicated there would be a difference between anticipated revenue and the cost of such a system of about $670 per week, or on an annual basis of about $35,000. If implemented, he said, the City could anticipate a subsidy of about $50,000 for such a system. Mr. Thompson indicated if the system were given a two -to -three year trial basis it potentially might come close to paying for itself or a break-even point. Councilman Thomas Morton suggested the City Manager's survey be referred to the designated City Council Committee to study the bus situation, with their review and recommendation more appropriately pointed toward budget time. Mr. Thompson spoke regarding the Potential Use of the Present No. 1 Fire Station at such time as it might be closed due to the construction of a new No. 1 Station. He said it is felt there could be some uses, for example, should the City have a municipal bus system this could be a location for a park -and -ride kind of service or as a bus station. Also, he mentioned, the property could be utilized as a community or youth center or utilized for a number of City -sponsored activities such as the Historical Society and Drug Counselling Center. Mr. Thompson indicated in spite of these potential uses, it is felt at this time there would be a better use placed on this property by putting it out to bid and dispos- ing of it for private use so it can be returned to the tax roll, and that would be his recommendation. Mayor Richard Jennings pointed out it is very possible that when the bids are received on the new Fire Station the prices will be prohibitive. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Gladys Wellman, 8113 East Phlox Street, spoke regarding the request of Mr. Richard Raabe to have Downey Improvement Project No. 636 Koopman Avenue and Pivot Street, re -opened. Mayor Richard Jennings informed Mrs. Wellman that the Council considered Mr. Raabe's letter and voted unanimously against re -opening the hearing. Mr. Bruce Watson, 7326 Neo Street, made comments regarding financing of Assessment District No. 117 and of the amount of money expended in building Wilderness Park. Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, expressed his appreciation to Councilman Thomas Morton for his contributions to the City and to Councilman DiLoreto for his action on the Assessment District. He mentioned the discussion regarding a bus system and inquired if any contact had been made with the school district with the thought of utilizing the buses during off hours. The City Manager said yes. Mary Carlson, 8124 Phlox Street, discussed the resurfacing of her street and asked who will pay for any street repairs. Mrs. Carlson inquired when the Council is going to dispose of the Utility Tax and when the waste baskets on the streets are going to be emptied and the cross gutters cleaned. Mayor Richard Jennings agreed that the cross gutters are full of debris. He said since Phlox Street has been brought up to City specifications, it is the City's responsibility to keep it in proper repair. Discussing the legality of assessing property owners for the resurfacing of a dedicated street, City Attorney Royal Sorensen said the proceedings have been in accordance with the appropriate statutes, and in his opinion, the assessments that have been levied are legal. Carol Blevins addressed the City Council regarding Assessment District 117 and inquired if the Letters to property owners could contain a breakdown of the assessment as to how it is going to be paid over the years. Community Development Director Ervin Spindel replied it will be included. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -11- City Attorney Royal Sorensen explained these assessments, when they are finally determined and confirmed, will be lump sum amounts and the property owners will have an opportunity to pay them off within 31 days from the date of the assessment. He said if the property owners do not pay off in cash, the matter will then go to bond, and the bonds will be ten payment bonds, with the interest payable twice a year and principal payable once a year. Mr. Sorensen stated any person whose property is assessed will be able to pay off the unpaid balance of the bond at any time until it is down to $50. by simply paying a penalty thereon up to the next interest date. Also, he said, a 5% redemption provision would apply on the unpaid balance. Councilman Walter Temple suggested the interest for the full period should be included in the letter, inasmuch as interest for ten years is quite a bit of money. Discussion ensued. Speaking to the matter of the Koopman Avenue improvement project, Community Development Director Ervin Spindel inquired if in the next week or two any of the property owners decide to sign the agreement on the access rights, would the Council desire that assessment be eliminated? The Council said yes. Mr. Spindel stated the Secretary of Transportation is conducting hearings on whether or not the Load Limit for Trucks should be increased on State highways. He said it is felt these trucks have to get off State highways and onto City streets, and the weight limit now is about all the City streets can stand. He requested permission to write a letter to the Secretary of Transportation oppos- ing any increase in weight limit. Permission was granted by the Mayor. Councilman Temple commented on the northeast corner of Paramount Boulevard and Florence Avenue and the questionable display of artificial plants along the sidewalk. He inquired regarding having a fence around Wilderness Park after the lakes are filled. City Manager Charles Thompson said this matter is being studied as well as various types of fencing to be used in different areas of the park. Councilman Walter Temple opened a discussion on the Hours of Operation of the City, 8:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. and cited possible hardships for some residents who cannot apply for permits or inquire about plot plans, etc. He suggested various methods of accommodating the public such as Saturday hours at the one -stop permit counter on trial tests by a skeleton crew, or staggered hours with six o'clock closing. Mr. Thompson reviewed such a survey conducted two years ago. He said the results indicated 293 out of 300 inquiries favored no change in the existing hours. Mr. Thompson stated he would review the matter again. Councilman Joseph DiLoreto inquired of Mr. Terry Middlebrooke through the City Manager if out-of-town businesses doing business in the City of Downey, such as realtors advertising in Downey, pay a business license fee. Mr. Thompson answered such businesses are required to obtain a business license. Mr. Terry Middlebrooke, Manager of Revenue, said outside real estate people do not pay business license fees at the present time, inasmuch as the City does not have a definite ordinance on this situation. Discussion followed. Councilmen Morton and DiLoreto commented other cities charge realtors for a license to conduct business in the City while headquartered in another city. Mr. Thompson suggested the City Attorney check into the matter and report back. Councilman Thomas Morton commented on the status of the Sign Ordinance and also cited a portable sign on public right-of-way in front of a travel agency on Florence Avenue. He also commented on lot cleaning that might be necessary on the northwest corner of Florence and Brookshire. Council Minutes 4/8/74 -12- Councilman Morton also expressed appreciation to Mr. Ken Miller on his respect extended to Councilman Morton over the years and also extended thanks to the City Employee groups for their presentations to him. City Manager Charles Thompson reported on SCAG meeting for Transportation Plan regarding the 105 Freeway and provisions under Federal Transportation Act stating that if the freeway is abandoned, equal funds for the freeway allocation can be made available for mass transit. He invited Councilmen to join him at the meeting on the morning of April 9th. Mayor Jennings inquired if members of the audience were having problems with audio clarity in the Council Chambers. Mrs. Hazel Scotto commented that it is difficult to distinguish who is talking into the microphone. Mr. Ken Miller concurred with Mrs. Scotto. Mayor Jennings said attempt will be made at the next meeting to place the microphones more closely to the personnel. It was moved by Councilman Joseph DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to adjourn the meeting to 7:30 p.m., April 16, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall for re -organization meeting and to further adjourn in memory of Miss Della Doyle. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m. Ro ert L. Sh nd, pity Clerk -Treasurer Ri ha d M. Jenning s�Mayor Council Minutes 4/8/74 -13-