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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-08-74-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 8, 1974 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Presentation to students from Guadalajara Minutes: June 10, 1974 & June 25, 1974 Hearing on Appeal, ZE Case #1176, 8020 DePalma St. Comm. from Chamber of Comm. re Quarterly Report 4/1-6/30 Comm. from LA County Facilities Dept. re Jury Room Facilities Legal Claims (for Council action) #173, J. Miller, Jr. #174, J. Miller, Sr. #174, D. Miller #175, J.D. Miller, minor Ordinance #465, Auth. Reimbursement of Minimum Expenses Incurred by Council Resolution #2972, Apprvg. Apptmt. of John Unkovich to Board of Bldg. Appeals Resolution #2973, Ordering Dir. Comm. Dev. Make Rpt. (Annex. 74/14) Resolution #2974, Decl. intention to Annex to City Ltg. Dist. (Annex. 74/14) Resolution #2975, Amending Classifctn. Plan Resolution #2976, Auth. Appl. for 1974 Federal Grant Funds Resolution #2977, Apprvg. Appl. for 1974 State Grant Funds, Downey SE Park Land Acquistn. Proj. Resolution #2978, Adoptg. Profile & Imprvmt. Plans & Specs. for const. proj. 3152, 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue Resolution #2979, Auth. Participation in Regional Appl. to Calif. Council of Criminal Justice f/Youth Service System Resolution #2980, to make use of Comprehensive Emplymt. Train. Act Funds General Warrants #31848-31997, #31998-32079 CC #348, C1eta St. Sanitary Sewer - Acceptance of improvements CC #350, Tennis Courts, Bellflower Blvd. DPC #92, Morning Ave. s/o Cole St. - Dedication & improvements R/w Acquis. in exch. for imprvmts. @ 110261 11102 & 11108 Woodruff Ave. Page 1 of 2 Approved as corrected Set for 8/12/74 PAGE NO. 1 1 Received; City Manager req. to send excerpt to Chamber City Manager to send written approval Denied Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Approved Approved Deferred to next meeting Accepted Approved 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 81 1974 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS No. 1 Fire Station - Auth. staff to check qualities of work record f/new proposed sub -contractor & main contractor & allow both to proceed w/job if proven consistent Elks Club Ecology Program Request for Three Additional Detectives for Police Dept. staff Comments re Judicial Giveaway Program Naming of Bellflower Blvd. Park, "Downey Southeast Parkft Request for City Clerk to airmail Agendas and Minutes to Cn. Winton Comments on Lapse of Maintenance of 105 Freeway Property Appointment of Councilwoman Scotto to Comprehensive Transportation Comm. (of SCAG) Alcoholic beverage rules & regulations for Downey Theatre Resumption of Weekly Street Sweeping Request for City Manager to bring to Council next meeting cost report for implementing gutter flushing program Page 2 of 2 ACTION: Approved City Manager to report on status of proposed program City Clerk to place on next Agenda Approved PAGE NO. Approved Parks & Rec. Dir. requested to submit next meeting for vote Proposed by Mayor 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 F 0 F1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 8, 1974 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 8, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Richard M. Jennings presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Walter S. Temple, Joseph E. DiLoreto, Donald H. Winton, Hazel N. Scotto, Richard M. Jennings ABSENT: Councilmen: None ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Colin Lennard, Acting City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development Richard D. Patton, Director of Finance James D. Ruth, Director of Parks & Recreation Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief Edwin H. Wood, Fire Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Ray Lake, Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Percival Henkelman, Moravian Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Finance Director Patton. With the assistance of Roseanna Castillo, Mayor Jennings presented Honorary Citizen Cards to visiting students from Downey's Sister City of Guadalajara. Mr. Scott Temple, president of the Sister City Committee, commented on the Youth Exchange Program. It was moved by Councilman Winton and seconded by Councilman Temple to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meetings of June 10, 1974 and June 25, 1974. (See amended motion.) Councilwoman Scotto pointed out the vote on the top of Page 5 of the Council Minutes of June 10, 1974, should read: AYES: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Jennings; NOES: Scotto. Councilwoman Scotto noted the action contained on Page 2 of 2 of the Table of Minute Actions of the Council Minutes of June 25, 1974, for R/w Acquisitions, Woodruff n/o Firestone, should read: Taken under submission. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to amend the motion to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meetings of June 10, 1974 and June 25, 1974, to include the corrections noted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Communication from Russell G. Cormack regarding Request for Hearing on Appeal, Zone Exception Case #1176, 8020 DePalma Street. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and so ordered to set a hearing on the Appeal to Zone Exception Case #1176, for 7:30 p.m., August 12, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. Communication from International Olympic Committee regarding Acknowledgement of Downey's Resolution Favoring the 1980 Olympic Games at Los Angeles. Filed. Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Notice of tion of The Gray Line Tours Company for authority to Increase Fares for Sight -Seeing Tours. Filed. In regard to Item G2c on the Agenda pertaining to Zone Exception Case #1176, it was noted the public hearing will be held on August 12th. The hearing procedure was explained to the people in the audience who were present to appear on this matter. Council Minutes 7/8/74 -1- Communication from the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, regarding Purchase of Motor Vehicles by Government Entities. City Manager Thompson advised if the Council takes no action, it would be deemed the City will become part of the action, and it was his suggestion the Council do this. No action was taken. Communication from Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Officer regarding Renewal of General Services Agreements. Filed. Discussion followed regarding the services utilized by the City under the Agreement. Communication from Downey Chamber of Commerce regarding Quarterly Report, April 1 - June 30, 1974. It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to receive the Quarterly Report for the period of April 1st through June 30th and make the allocation of $2250 per the agreement. Councilman Winton requested a report from the Chamber to the City Council relative to its efforts to recruit additional companies or additional businesses into the City in the last year. The City Manager was directed to send an excerpt of the Council Minutes to the Chamber of Commerce prior to the next quarterly request for funding. Communication from Charles W. Thompson, City Manager, regarding Downey's Opposition to Southern California Edison Company's request for Rate Increase. Communication from Los Angeles County Facilities Department regarding Jury Assembly Room Facility. Community Development Director Spindel noted this location is next door and to the south of the Meralta Theatre, and there is a large parking lot to the rear of the building. The City Manager was requested to send the written statement of approval required by the County. LEGAL CLAIMS (for Council action) Ref. #173, John Miller, Jr. Ref. #174, John H. Miller, Sr. Ref. #175, Dorssie Miller Ref. #176, John David Miller, a minor It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to deny the legal claims, as recommended by the carrier. ORDINANCE NO. 465 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN MINIMUM EXPENSES INCURRED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 413 The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 465. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto NOES: 2 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2972 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN UNKOVICH TO THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS Council Minutes 7/8/74 -2- The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2972. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2973 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 (ANNEXATION 74/14 WEST SIDE DOWNEY AVE., SOUTH OF GALLATIN ROAD) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2973. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Community Development Director Spindel reported on the lights to be installed He said there will be no charge for the installation, and the charge for mainte- nance and operation will be 35C per $100 assessed valuation. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to receive the report of the Director of Community Development. RESOLUTION NO. 2974 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THAT AREA UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983. (ANNEXATION 74/14 WEST SIDE DOWNEY AVE., SOUTH OF GALLATIN ROAD) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2974. Mr. Spindel indicated the charge for maintenance and operation is estimated for the next fiscal year and is based on the current assessed valuation because of the increased cost in electricity. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2975 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2975. Finance Director Patton explained there are similar entry levels of clerk positions in his department, and there is a difference in the entry level pay between those positions. He said it is his feeling the 122 classification is a proper level for this kind of clerical work. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Council Minutes 7/8/74 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 2976 1s94=67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 1974 FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2976. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2977 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS, DOWNEY SOUTHEAST PARK LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT, The Resolution was read by title only. Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2977. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT 3152, 1970 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CITY STREETS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2978. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL APPLICATION TO CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR YOUTH SERVICE SYSTEM The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2979. City Manager Thompson explained it is a youth -orientated service system to offer to those who may be appearing before the criminal justice system a referral service for counseling or other services that might be available. He said the deadline is July 15th, and it was necessary to bring this resolution at this time indicating the City's willingness to participate in the program. Mr. Thompson noted the program was received at City Hall last Wednesday. Police Chief Morgan stated this is a multi -jurisdictional program and directed toward diverting youths from the criminal justice system for one-time offenders and those who seem to be runaways and having home problems. He commented there would be a staff established to determine good referral agencies and Council Minutes 7/8/74 -4- follow up on the kinds of agencies accepting referrals and measure and evaluate their success. Chief Morgan indicated staff of this particular group would consist of a sheriff, a Downey police officer, a school representative, a cleri- cal person, and an analyst for the evaluation of the function of this youth diversion staff. He pointed out moneys have been set aside in the amount of $240,000 for the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, and Paramount, and of that amount, based upon juvenile population, Downey's portion would amount to $3733. Chief Morgan commented that looking at the services that would be obtained, Downey would be getting about $46,000 worth of services of that funded amount. Responding to questions, Chief Morgan said the referral service would be centrally located among the cities involved. Mr. Thompson mentioned under this program, the City of Downey would act as the prime sponsoring City, in that it would receive moneys and disburse them, and the City would be reimbursed for any overhead expenses. Chief Morgan stated this would require one additional sworn personnel for the Police Department, which would be funded out of this money. He said it is a one-year grant which could be extended to two years. Discussion followed. Councilman Winton pointed out the resolution simply authorizes participation to apply for a grant for a juvenile diversion project, and there is no assurance that Downey is going to receive it. He stated further that the Council should be able to rescind the resolution immediately by another resolution if administration of the program is more than the City wants to undertake. Roll call vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2980 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO MAKE USE OF COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ACT FUNDS, The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2980. City Manager Thompson explained the objective of the program is to hire unemployed persons, provide on-the-job training with the Federal Government pro- viding all of the funds, and then the City is to do its best to try to place a minimum of 50% of the people that are hired under this program by the end of that year, or place them with another agency or private employer that might be available. Councilman DiLoreto inquired about fringe benefits. Mr. Thompson said the people hired are required to be covered by Workmen's Compensation, Social Security, etc., and would not be employees of the City but would be employees of the program. Commenting further on the program, Mr. Thompson stated every attempt will be made to secure residents of the City who are unemployed; that if someone is hired from outside the City, it could be on an exchange basis with the City in which that person lives. Mayor Jennings made inquiries regarding the hiring of an unemployed graduate honor student of Downey High School. Mr. Thompson explained the purpose of the program is to try to take people who do not have employable skills and teach them employable skills. Councilwoman Scotto asked about filling the need for a Planner under this program. Mr. Thompson replied that a Planner must be someone who has had previous experience and formal education in Planning. Council Minutes 7/8/74 -5- P 'a: a3a�d Councilman Temple asked that the people be Downey residents or in exchange with another City. Roll call vote: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve General Warrants #31848 - 31997, $557 616.00 and #31998 - 32079, $384,700.38. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract #348, Cleta Street Sanitary Sewer, and the responsibility for maintenance thereof. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings At the request of the City Manager, Cash Contract #350 Tennis Courts, Bellflower Boulevard, was deferred to the next meeting to allow further time for study. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to accept dedication and improvements completed under Downey Private Contract #92, Morning Avenue South of Cole Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Right-of-way Acquisitions in Exchange for Improvements at 11026, 11102 and 11108 Woodruff Avenue City Planner Goggin drew an outline on the chalk board of the area involved. He said the improvements are a condition under a zone exception case. Community Development Director Spindel explained the three lots involved were included in the zone exception, and previous to the zone exception being applied for, the rest of the lots included in this development had voluntarily dedicated right-of-way in return for agreements for the City to put in curb, gutter, side- walks, and paving. He noted the zone exception was applied for on September 10, 1973, and the request for dedication of right-of-way was made several days later. Mr. Spindel indicated the criteria in the past has been the City does exchange for right-of-way on select system streets when it is voluntary prior to any Planning Commission action or requirements under the Building Code. Mr. Spindel answered questions of the City Council. He explained the posi- tion takenby the Planning Commission regarding improvements required under a zone exception. Discussion followed. Mr. Jack Robinson, office located at 8041 Florence Avenue and home located at 8555 Gainford, Downey, adding to the sketch on the board, said there are six additional lots to the north of the properties involved, making a total of nine that were contacted by the City to exchange land for right-of-way for improvements, six of which responded. The three properties that did not respond are the pro- perties under discussion. Mr. Robinson discussed his contacts with the City's former right-of-way agent, the conversations that took place, and his attempts to have the deeds for right-of-way dedication signed by the three property owners prior to the time of the zone exception case. Mr. Spindel explained that the improvement of Woodruff Avenue was budgeted for quite a few years and was held back pending a storm drain project. He said the City went out to acquire the properties to get ready to widen the street. Responding to questions, Mr. Spindel indicated that the deeds were received prior to the ruling of the Planning Commission, but after the application for the zone exception, and it is a question of policy. He said if the developer is to take advantage of a zone exception, he cannot obtain a building permit until all of the conditions of the zone exception are met, per phase. Mr. Robinson commented on his contacts with the owners of the three properties in question. Council Minutes 7/8/74 -6- Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the request for right-of-way acquisitions in exchange for improvements at 11026, 11102 and 11108 Woodruff Avenue. Councilman Temple discussed the R-3 zoning of the properties along Woodruff Avenue. Councilman Winton commented there are four days in question relative to the filing and submission of the deeds, and certain circumstances prevented the filing of the deeds which cannot be verified because of the demise of the City employee who originally handled this matter. He said he would not and never has held with someone filing a zone exception and asking for transfer of privileges for sidewalks thereafter, and he was one of those to help initiate a policy to stop this when he first came on the Council. Councilman Winton indicated in this particular instance, he believes there are certain circumstances to warrant con- sideration of the City Council to the affirmative, and that is the reason for his second to the motion. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto NOES: 1 Councilmen: Jennings CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Speaking to the matter of the construction of the new No. 1 Fire Station, City Manager Thompson said it has become necessary for the prime contractor to replace the masonry sub -contractor. He said although the name of the new sub -contractor is not known at this time, he would request authorization from the Council to go ahead and approve the sub -contractor as brought forth by the prime contractor, and then he will bring the name of the sub -contractor to the Council for confirmation at its next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that staff be authorized to thoroughly check out the qualities of the work record for the proposed new sub -contractor and the main contractor and be authorized to allow them to proceed with the job if it is proven to be consistent. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. William Matters, 9247 Cord Avenue, Downey, spoke to the Council regarding the Elks Club Ecology Program for the City of Downey. He referred to a similar program now being conducted in another City. Mr. Matters again emphasized the program is intended to provide jobs for the youth of the community. City Manager Thompson indicated he will have a report back to the Council on the status of the proposed program and he will assist in arranging a meeting between (Rio Hondo Disposal Co.) Mr. Megargee and Mr. Matters. Police Chief Morgan inquired regarding the status of the Three Additional Detectives requested for Police Department staff. He was informed the matter is sti11 in abeyance. Mayor Jennings requested the City Clerk to place this matter on the next City Council Meeting Agenda. Councilman Temple asked if the City has experienced any problems on its Obsenity Ordinance for controlling newsrack material. Chief Morgan replied no increase in such newsrack type of publications has been reported. City Manager Thompson said attempts are being made to contact owners of such newsracks. Acting City Attorney Lennard reported that the U.S. Supreme Court opinion has no effect upon the newsrack ordinance; that the newsrack ordinance might encounter trouble in view of the Los Angeles case now before the Superior Court and under submission. Mr. Jack Robinson asked if there is a City ordinance as to public parks re- garding (nude) sunbathing in parks. Council Minutes 7/8/74 -7- . =` 4.0 Parks Director Ruth said such controls were implemented approximately three years ago. Councilman DiLoreto commented on serious abuse of elected authority and elected power usurption and twisted exercise in the judicial giveaway program re- cently experienced in Sacramento when some members of the Legislature voted themselves a lucrative retirement program after losing out in the April elections. He requested the City Attorney to look into the matter as to its legality. Councilman DiLoreto urged the Council to adopt a resolution disapproving this action and also asking the Legislature to rescind its action. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Mayor Jennings, and passed by the following vote that the Bellflower Boulevard Park be known as "Downey Southeast Park". Discussion followed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Councilman Winton requested the City Clerk to air mail copies of the Agenda and Council Minutes to him at his summer address. Councilman Winton commented on the Lapse of Maintenance on the 105 Freeway Property by the State. He said vandalism is high, and he anticipates eight or ten more years delay before the Freeway is constructed. Councilman Winton stated the rental rate of homes adjacent to the freeway corridor is advancing rapidly, the deterioration of the area is increasing, and several stores have closed be- cause of loss of residents in the area. He indicated he thinks the Council should initiate in the near future very serious legislation to terminate the Freeway outside the City's boundaries, and he asked the Councilmen to tour the Freeway area. Councilman Winton said he anticipates returning to Downey in the last part of August. Councilwoman Scotto asked the City Manager if Downey is a member of SCAG. City Manager Thompson said he has asked the SCAG director for contracts, they are in the mail, and he will execute the contracts as soon as they are received. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the appointment of Councilwoman Scotto to serve on the Comprehensive Transportation Committee of S.C.A.G. AYES: 5 Councilmen: 'Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Mayor Jennings requested the Director of Parks d Recreation to bring back to the Council proposed rules and regulations for serving alcoholic beverages in the Green Room of the Downey Theatre. He said he would like the matter voted on at the next Council Meeting. Mayor Jennings proposed the resumption of Weekly Street Sweeping in the summer and fall. The City Manager was requested to submit cost figures at the next Council Meeting for vote. Mayor Jennings asked the City Manager to bring to the next Council Meeting a cost report for implementing a gutter flushing program for the 'City. Mayor Jennings reported on the Bi-Centennial Liaison Committee. He said Councilman Temple will serve as liaison and will report to the City regarding the Bi-Centennial plans. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. n R bert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer icha d M. Jen ng ayor Council Minutes 7/8/74 -8-