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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-25-74-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 25, 1974 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTIONS: PAGE NO. Resolution #2962, Adopting Fiscal Year 1974-75 Budget w/implementing documents Adopted 2 Minutes: Regular Meeting May 28, 1974 Approved 2 Minutes: Adj. Regular Meeting June 12, 1974 Approved; 2 Corrected 10 Appeal of Denial of Occupancy for office use at 10815 Studebaker Rd. (ZE #1000) Granted with condition 2 Program in Ecology City Manager to meet with Mr. Matters 3 Comm. from PUC re Applications of So. Calif. Edison Co. for Fuel Cost Adjustments & Auth. to Increase Rates Letter in opposition 3 Req. for Bldg. Permit for Const. of Apartments at 8020 DePalma St. Taken under submission 3 Legal Claims (for Council action) #177, J. A. Hanna #180, L. Niemi Denied 3 #172, Farmers Ins. Group #179, G._Reusch #181, V. Funk Accepted 3 Ordinance Auth. Reimbursement of Certain Minimum Expenses to Members of City Council & Repealing Ord. #413 Introduced 4 Reimbursement expenses of Boards and Commissions Req. City Manager to report 4 Ordinance #462, Amending DMC re One -Half Fee Dog Licenses Adopted 4 Ordinance #463, Amending Sec. 9114.3 DMC re Zoning Adopted 4 Ordinance #464, Amending Zoning Map Adopted by Sec. 9107 DMC (Planning Res. #141, Zone Change Case #122) Adopted 4 Ordinance Amending Sec. 2100 DMC re Time of Council Meeting Failed 5 Resolution #2963, Modifying Select System Streets by Certain Additions or Deletions Adopted 5 Resolution #2964, Endorsing & Supporting Senate Bill 1270, Santa Monica Mountains' Parks & Seashore Legislation Adopted 5 Resolution #2965, Adopting Hourly Wage Increase Effective July 1, 1974 Adopted 6 Resolution #2966, Adopting New Physical Services Div. Class Titles & Deleting Ass't Bldg. Official Adopted 6 Resolution #2967, Auth. Examining Services Adopted 6 Resolution #2968, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Mrs. Vincent (Ruth) Coffaro to Library Bd. Adopted 6 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 25, 1974 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: Resolution #2969, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Donald M. Brown to Board of Bldg. Appeals Resolution #2970, Auth. Appl. for 1974 State Grant Funds General Warrants #31694 - 31759 #31760 - 31847 CC #353, Annual Sidewalk Const. - Award of contract CC #353, Annual Sidewalk Const. - Change in property owners' share under matching fund program Sidewalk Matching Funds Policy to delete R-2 ACTION: Adopted Adopted Approved Approved Approved Motion withdrawn; City Manager directed to draft policy CC #SS-292, Washburn Rd. -Bellflower to Woodruff; Dunrobin Ave. -Washburn to Imperial - Plans, specs & auth. to advertise Approved Modification of Lakewood Blvd. Median Island to permit left turn access n/o Alameda St. - Plans & specs Approved Orange St., Brookshire to Glynn - Preparation of petition for street imprvmts. Authorized R/w Acquisitions, Woodruff n/o Firestone, in exch. for imprvmts @ 11026, 11102 & \ y+ Prww u 11108 Woodruff Ave. �v Sidewalk Matching Funds, various locations Approved Agreement w/Downey Junior Athletic Assn. - Auth. Mayor to sign Approved Renewal of City -School Reciprocal Use of Facilities Agreement - Auth. Mayor to sign Approved Action to approve contract with Fred S. James Co. & motion thereon to act as administrator under Workmen's Compensation Self -Insurance Rescinded Self -Insurance Program for Workmen's Compensation - Auth. Mayor to execute contract w/R.L. Kautz & Co. Approved Self -Insurance Program for Workmen's Compensation, excess coverage - Auth. City Manager & Mayor to execute agreements w/Safety Mutual Casualty Co. Approved Multi -City Agmt. for Fire Dispatch Srvs. - Auth. Mayor to sign Approved Resolution #2971, Revising Management - Supervision Pay Plan for 1974-75 Adopted Golf Course Pro Shop Agmt. w/Laning S. Andrews - Resolve contractual obligation & terminate contract Approved Temporary Replacement for Maint. Sub -Foreman Approved Councilman Winton absent from meetings in July and August Excused Page 2 of 2 PAGE NO. 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 25, 1974 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., June 25, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph E. DiLoreto presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Walter S. Temple, Donald H. Winton, Hazel N. Scotto, Joseph E. DiLoreto ABSENT: Councilmen: Richard M. Jennings ALSO: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen,City Attorney 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 Judy McDonnell,,Executive Secretary ' a Robert L. ShanC" City C1erk;,Treasurer It was noted Mayor Richard Jennings is on excused absence attending the Conference of Mayors in San Diego. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Norris Barnes, Downey United Methodist Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Walter Temple, With the assistance of Police Chief Loren Morgan, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto presented to Police Officer George R. Dauphin, recognition for his achievement of a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Criminology. Chief Morgan pointed out that Officer Dauphin has been awarded an Advanced Certificate from P.O.S.T. With the assistance of City Engineer Harald Henriksen, Mayor Pro Tem DiLoreto presented to Traffic Engineer Charles Eccleston recognition for his achievement of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. With the assistance of City Manager Charles Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem DiLoreto presented a plaque to Mr. Henry Oberndorf, who chaired the Flag Week Ceremonies from June loth to June 16th. Mr. Oberndorf presented to the Council lapel pins of the United States Flag. Councilman Walter Temple complimented Mr. Oberndorf for the work he has done on the Flag Week Ceremonies. Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for the continued public hearing on Budget for Fiscal Year 1974-75. He inquired if the City Manager had any further report to render on the proposed Annual Budget. City Manager Charles Thompson said the Budget as presented contains the modifications as requested by the City Council, and he has no further comments. Councilman Walter Temple explained Mr. Kenneth Miller has indicated his de- sire to speak on the Budget, however, Mr. Miller is in the hospital and will not be able to attend this meeting. Mayor Pro Tem DiLoreto thanked the Budget Committee for their many hours of work in reviewing the Budget and presenting their report to the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak to the Budget for Fiscal Year 1974-75, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to close the hearing. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 2962 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 BUDGET WITH IMPLEMENT- ING DOCUMENTS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2962. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of Regular City Council Meetin of May 28, 1974, and Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting o June 12, 1974. (See later action to correct Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of June 12, 1974, Page 10 ,) Communication from Southern California Rapid Transit District regarding Continued Public Hearing on Rapid Transit Plan. Ordered filed. Communication from Mr. Robert Aldridge red for office use at 10815 Studebaker Road i eat of Denial of Occu- tion Case 4k1000). City Planner William Goggin reviewed the Council's previous decision to approve occupancy to a credit office and said this request is for an office for three school districts. He stated if the Council desires to approve, he would request a condition be imposed that there shall be no meetings of more than 15 people at one time because the area will not permit a large parking or gathering. Mr. Goggin discussed the decision of the Planning Division and Planning Commission to deny this request. Councilwoman Hazel Scottoindicated this will be an office, and the original people in the community who had complained of other types of businesses are in favor of this. She said the people were also in favor of the limit of 15 people at meetings. Mr. Emmett Williams, 11010 Studebaker Road, past president of the Downey Education Association, said the stipulation of no more than 15 people at a meet- ing would be agreeable, and the meeting time would not interfere with regular daytime business. Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple and seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto to approve the request to use this store as an office for the Tri-City Educators. On the advice of the City Attorney, Councilman Temple withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and passed by the following vote to grant the request for using this area as an office space limited to meetings of no more than 15 people to the Tri-City Educators, as this is within the permitted uses of Zone Exception Case No. 1000. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Communication from Downey Elks Lodge No. 2020 regarding Program in Ecology. Mr. Howard Frotten, 9145 Stoakes Avenue, president of the Pitch In Crew of the Downey Elks Lodge 2020, presented to the Council a program started at the Elks Lodge for aiding the ecology through the gathering of materials to be re- cycled, such as paper, glass, and aluminum. He stated the unemployed youth of Downey would be invited to provide the labor for gathering the materials and earn some money. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -2- Mr. Bill Matters of the Downey Elks Club elaborated on the ecology program and how it would provide jobs for youth. Discussion followed. The City Manager was directed to meet with Mr. Matters to work out details for coordinating an ecology program in Downey as proposed by the Elks Club. Communication from the City of Cerritos regarding Resolution Supporting Bid for 1980 Olympiad. Ordered filed. Communications from Public Utilities Commission regarding Application #54933 Southern California Edison Company for Fuel Cost Adjustments, and Application 946 of Southern California Edison Company for_Authority to Increase Rates. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to send a letter in opposition. Communication from Chubb/Pacific Indemnity Group regarding Claim of Paul Allen Roseberry. City Attorney Royal Sorensen mentioned the City's insurance carrier has indi- cated the claim is in excess of the policy carried by the City and is also for punitive damages. He informed the Council the claimant cannot recover punitive damages against the City itself, and it is his recommendation, even though this is a matter where it is in excess of the policy, to have it handled by the firm handling it under the policy. Police Chief Loren Morgan explained the nature of the claim. Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto welcomed visiting students from Pioneer High School in Whittier. He also welcomed students from Warren High School assigned to the "Learn by Doing" program involving functions of City government. Communication from Russell Cormack regarding Petition in Opposition to Development of Apartments at 8020 DePalma Street, Zone Exception Case #1176. Request for Building Permit in Conformance with Interim Ordinance No 440 for the Construction of Apartments at 8020 DePalma Street was taken up by the Council at this time. City Manager Charles Thompson explained the petition was originally sub- mitted to the Planning Commission and was heard by them as a part of the zoning case. Nancy Gaumer, 8034 DePalma Street, indicated she feels the project would be dangerous because of the traffic. Councilman Walter Temple explained the appeal procedure. The matter was taken under submission to the next Council meeting. LEGAL CLAIMS (for Council action) Ref. #177, Joy A. Hanna Ref. #180, Leonard Niemi It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to deny the claims of Joy A. Hanna and Leonard Niemi. Ref. #172, Farmers Insurance Group Ref. #179, Gladys Reusch Ref. #181, Velma Funk It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and passed by the following vote to accept the claims of Farmers Insurance Group, Gladys Reusch, and Velma Funk. City Manager Charles Thompson explained that each employee involved in an accident appears before the Safety Committee, and the Safety Committee reviews the accident and makes recommendation as to whether or not the employee should Council Minutes 6/25/74 -3- attend any additional drivers training or impose a penalty, He said additional driving training would be on the employee's own time. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings The Council's decision to take the Request for Building Permit for construction of apartments at 8020 DePalma Street was explained to Mr. Richard Roeh1, the applicant under Zone Exception Case #1176. ORDINANCE NO. 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 Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, 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 introduce the Ordinance. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto called for a report from the City Manager relative to increasing reimbursement expenses of Boards and Commissions. ORDINANCE NO. 462 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO ONE-HALF FEE DOG LICENSES The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 462. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ORDINANCE NO. 463 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9114.3 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO ZONING The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 463. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ORDINANCE NO. 464 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 141, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 122) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -4- It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 464. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2100 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE TIME OF THE COUNCIL MEETING The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton and seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto to introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Walter Temple questioned the need to change the day meeting to a night meeting at the present time. Councilman Winton said many people work and cannot attend day meetings, and the City of Downey is one of the few cities in the State holding meetings on a split schedule. Councilwoman Scotto referred to the 1972-73 Edition of the California Roster and said out of 57 cities in the county stating their meeting time, only four meet during the day, with Downey being one of two cities meeting on different days. She expressed a desire to amend the proposed ordinance to schedule meet- ings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Discussion followed. AYES: 2 Councilmen: Winton, Scotto NOES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Failed. RESOLUTION NO. 2963 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MODIFYING THE SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS BY CERTAIN ADDI- TIONS OR DELETIONS 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. City Engineer Harald Henriksen discussed the traffic pattern on Quill Drive and explained the select system process. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2963. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2964 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1270, SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS' PARKS AND SEASHORE LEGISLATION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -5- 'i(- "' It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2964. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2965 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN HOURLY WAGE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1974 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. Councilman Donald Winton inquired if the wage schedule for crossing guards is brought up to the recommendation of the Police Chief. City Manager Charles Thompson explained the top of the range would actually exceed the recommendation, and the low is a little less. Discussion ensued. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2965. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2966 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING NEW PHYSICAL SERVICES DIVISION CLASS TITLES AND DELETING ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL 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. 2966. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2967 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING EXAMINING SERVICES 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. 2967. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2968 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. VINCENT (RUTH) COFFARO AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 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. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -6- /1,-j ':aatri` It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2968. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 2969 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DONALD M. BROWN TO THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS 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. 2969. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Resolution Authorizing Application for 1974 State Grant Funds Parks & Recreation Director James Ruth reported on a meeting between the County and State Department of Parks & Recreation to determine the method and procedure for formally applying for State funds which were approved through the 1974 Bond Act. He said in order to get funding for the 1974-75 fiscal year, it is necessary that the City send its Resolution to the Board of Supervisors by June 25th, and the Board of Supervisors has to approve this Resolution and for- ward it to the State of California Parks & Recreation Department by the 1st of July. Mr. Ruth indicated if the application is placed at this time, the City can expect to receive during the coming fiscal year its proportionate share of the funding which is $311,500. He commented that the State indicated any one of the priority projects listed could be approved by the Council during the year to initiate, however, the City is not held to them in priority order, and they could be utilized as the Council saw fit. Mr. Ruth explained the State advised the City to select more than one pro- ject in order to protect itself in the event the Council changed its priorities. Also, he said, in the event some cities do not utilize their funds, those funds would go back into the general fund and be re -appropriated back to the City. He pointed out that if the Council decided on another priority that was not on the list, the City would have to re -apply and submit another priority to the State. City Manager Charles Thompson stated if the Council wanted to re -order priorities on something that was not involved in this particular list of priorities, it would be a simple matter to delete something from the Capital Improvement Fund or the Revenue Sharing moneys and in that way re -order the priorities. RESOLUTION NO. 2970 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS 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. 2970. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve General Warrants #31694 - 31759, $119,313.09, and #31760 - 31847, $408 629.77. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Council Minutes 6/25/74 -7- Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto declared a recess at 9:18 a.m. The meeting resumed at 9:32 a.m. with Councilmen Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto present; Mayor Jennings absent. Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Donald Winton and seconded by Councilman Walter Temple to award Cash Contract #353 Annual Sidewalk Construction, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to N.D.L. Cement Contractors of Canoga Park, the lowest and best bidder, and reject all other bids; and, Change the property owners' share of the cost for sidewalk construction under the Matching Funds Program from $0.46 per square foot to $0.43 per square foot with- out grading, and from $0.56 per square foot to $0.50 per square foot with grading. City Attorney Royal Sorensen advised the motion to award the contract should be separate and apart from any motion relative to sharing the cost. Based on the City Attorney's advice, and following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #353, Annual Sidewalk Con- struction, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to N.D.L. Cement Contractors of Canoga Park, the lowest and best bidder, and reject all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to change the property owners' share of the cost for sidewalk construction under the Matching Funds Program from $0.46 per square foot to $0.43 per square foot without grading, and from $0.56 per square foot to $0.50 per square foot with grading, under Cash Contract #353, Annual Sidewalk Construction. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple and seconded by Councilman Donald Winton in conjunction with the Sidewalk Matching Funds Policy to delete R-2 land from receiving matching funds, as R-2 is income producing property. Councilwoman Hazel Scotto expressed her concern regarding properties that are owner -occupied with one residence situated on land zoned R-2. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto indicated he would have no objection to the motion providing it excluded those properties that are owner -occupied. City Attorney Royal Sorensen suggested if the Council wants to change the policy that a written policy be drafted and presented to the Council to avoid misunderstanding. The motion and the second were withdrawn. Councilman Temple requested the City Manager to draft a policy as suggested. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and so ordered to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #SS-292, Washburn Road - Bellflower to Woodruff; Dunrobin Avenue - Washburn to Imperial. Councilman Winton asked if this would include the potential of no parking anytime on Washburn Road. City Engineer Harald Henriksen discussed the project and said he would look into the matter of parking on Washburn. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve the Modification of the Lakewood Boulevard Median Island to permit left turn access north of Alameda Street and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. City Manager Charles Thompson explained this has been a very high accident frequency location, and the attempt is to reduce that frequency by this method. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -8- He said this has been studied by the State, and the general thought is to open the median which would be charged to the property owners and would allow freer access to the shopping area so that the turns would not be concentrated in one particular area. City Engineer Harald Henriksen stated this was studied by the State and will allow freer access to the properties on the west side of Lakewood just northerly of Alameda. He said this will also allow a left or "U" turn on Alameda on south - bound traffic and a "U" turn at Stewart and Gray for northbound traffic. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, ➢iLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize the preparation of a petition for street improvements on Orange Street, Brookshire Avenue to Glynn Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple and seconded by Councilman Donald Winton to approve Right -of -Way Acquisitions, Woodruff Avenue north of Firestone Boulevard, in exchange for improvements at 11026, 11102 and 11108 Woodruff Avenue. City Engineer Harald Henriksen reported the developer owns one of the three properties involved, and at the time of the zone exception, the three properties were required to dedicate and put in all of the improvements the length of the development. He said this matter concerns the question of dedicating the right- of-way in exchange for improvements; that in 1972, people in the block dedicated ten feet of right-of-way in return for the City putting in curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveway apron, and this was before any knowledge of the development was being considered. City Planner William Goggin explained at the time of the zone exception, there was a requirement that all of the improvements be put in on all of the pro- perties and that prior to the zone exception, four or five properties had dedicated the land with the agreement the City would do the improvements. He said it is the developer's contention the agreement also covers the three pro- perties in question. Councilman Winton withdrew his second to the motion. The matter was taken under submission. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: Estimated M.F. No. Address City Cost 294 9703 Brock Avenue $ 92.00 295 12212 Richeon Avenue 100.00 296 11207 Muller 100.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 292.00 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings. Agreement with Downey Junior Athletic Association Parks & Recreation Director James Ruth reported on the changes in the agreement that were proposed and agreed upon by the Parks & Recreation Commis- sion, Department, and Board of Directors of the Downey Junior Athletic Association. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve ratification of the agree- ment with the Downey Junior Athletic Association and authorize the Mayor to sign. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Council Minutes 6/25/74 -9- It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve the Renewal of City -School Reciprocal Use of Facilities Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Workmen's Compensation Self -Insurance City Manager Charles Thompson commented that after the last Council meeting, an attempt was made to secure bid proposals for the excess liability insurance for the City, and of the proposals received, Safety Mutual Casualty indicated their coverage would only apply in the event the claims were administered by R. L. Kautz & Co. He said as a result of this and considering the other pro- posals received, it would change the picture from that which the Council saw and adopted at its last meeting. Mr. Thompson stated the best total package is with R. L. Kautz & Co. as claims administrator and Safety Mutual Casualty at the total cost of $20,355, and he requested the Council to reconsider its action at the previous meeting at which Fred S. James Co, had submitted a proposal for claims administration which was less than the proposal by R. L. Kautz & Co. Finance Director Richard Patton indicated he was informed the success of R. L. Kautz is directly related to the ability and aggressiveness of the administrator and is borne out by the fact that Safety Mutual of the Mutual Casualty Companies has the lowest losses and claim adjustment expenses as com- pared to premiums of all casualty writing mutual companies nation wide. Mr. Andrew Fink, representing Fred S. James & Co. of 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, stated this is a unique situation, wherein the Council approved the bid of Fred S. James & Co. and is now reconsidering. He said his company can provide a high level of service and make the City's program a success, and he does not feel con- sideration should be given to placing the City's liability with a non -admitted, unlicensed carrier. Mr. Fink expressed his hope that the City will decide to sustain its original action. City Attorney Royal Sorensen advised he does not know of anything in any of the existing statutes which would prohibit the City from entering into a contract with an out-of-state insurance carrier and one not licensed within the State. Mr. Clarence Vaughn, Executive Vice -President of R. L. Kautz, commented on the experience of R. L. Kautz & Co. as a Workmen's Compensation administrator. Discussion followed. Mr. Patton commented on the companies underwritten by R. L. Kautz. During the course of discussion, the City Attorney noticed the wording in the June 12th Minutes on Page 1, ninth line from the bottom, wherein the wording reads ".....and passed by the following vote to approve any premium payments to State......" He said the wording should indicate, "and passed by the following vote not to approve any premium payments to State...." It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of June 12, 1974, be corrected as advised by the City Attorney. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Commenting on the motion to approve the Workmen's Compensation contract with the Fred S. James Co. to act as administrator, City Attorney Royal Sorensen said it is his understanding no formal agreement has been signed, and if so, action to approve the contract should be rescinded by a motion if that is the Council's desire. As advised by the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and passed by the following vote that the action to approve the contract with Fred S. James Company, and the motion thereon, be rescinded. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Council Minutes 6/25/74 -10- As advised by the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract between the City and R. L. Kautz & Co. to cover the City's self-insurance program for Workmen's Compensation; that the contract be in accordance with the proposal of R. L. Kautz and the modifications and changes recommended by Staff. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings As advised by the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, City Manager and Mayor be authorized necessary to enter into an excess cov Casualty Company for the City's self - tion, with the premium rate to be in 1974, being 3% of its manual rate. it was moved by Councilwoman Hazel Scotto, and passed by the following vote that the to execute such agreements as may be erage insurance program with Safety Mutual insurance program and Workmen's Compensa- accordance with its proposal of June 18, AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto NOES: 1 Councilmen: DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Multi -City Agreement for Fire Dispatch Services City Attorney Royal Sorensen indicated on page 2 of the Agreement, in the first column following "South Gate", the population should be 1156" instead of 1116". It was so noted. Fire Chief Edwin Wood reported the fire chiefs of the other cities are favorable and would like to participate in the program. City Manager Charles Thompson said the City Managers of each of the cities have been supportive of this and are recommending the agreement to their respective City Councils. It was moved by Councilman Donald Winton, seconded by Councilman Walter Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Multi -City Agreement for Fire Dispatch Services. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto adjourned the meeting to executive session at 10:35 a.m. to discuss a contract matter and executive compensation. The meeting resumed at 11:07 a.m. with Councilmen Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto present; Mayor Jennings absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2971 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REVISING MANAGEMENT -SUPERVISION PAY PLAN FOR 1974-75 The Resolution was read by title only. City Clerk Robert Shand stated the last paragraph on page 3 of Exhibit "A" should be deleted. It was so noted. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 2971. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings City Manager Charles Thompson spoke regarding the retirement of Mr. Laning S. Andrews, Manager of the Golf Course Pro Shop. He said it is the recommendation of Staff and the Director of Finance that the contract be terminated and the amortization schedule cancelled with the City assuming the remaining obligation under the bank loan as currently held by Mr. Laning Andrews. Council Minutes 6/25/74 -11- It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote that the contractual obligation between Mr. Andrews and the City be resolved and the contract terminated in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Finance dated June 20, 1974. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Jennings CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Charles Thompson requested temporary replacement for the disabled Maintenance Sub -Foreman position, and the temporary replacement would be discontinued at such time as the existing Sub -Foreman returns to work. Responding to questions, he said this would not require the hiring of additional personnel. It was moved by Councilman Walter Temple, seconded by Councilman Donald Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the temporary replacement for disabled Maintenance Sub -Foreman position as recommended by the City Manager. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Winton, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: I Councilmen: Jennings Mr. Thompson noted for information purposes that requests have been received from the Employees' Association and Department Heads for Studies on Reclassifica- tion of Various Positions. He said he has asked for a prolonged study to determine any changes of position, and it will require several months for review and consideration. Mr. Thompson pointed out the requests for reclassification, as made prior to the beginning of the budget year, cannot be completed until a later time, and if any reclassifications are recommended, the recommendations will not be forthcoming until October or November. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bruce Watson, 7326 Neo Street, spoke regarding the Newspaper Rack Ordinance prohibiting lewd photographs. He also urged the Council to ask or enforce Downey movie theatres to refrain from showing the movie "The Exorcist" to minors under the age of 18. Mayor Pro Tem Joseph DiLoreto indicated the Council could not do anything by way of regulations particularly in view of a recent Supreme Court decision. Councilman Donald Winton suggested the Council could by means of nothing more than a letter request cooperation from local theatres if it felt it would be of a detrimental effect to the community. Mayor Pro Tem DiLoreto requested the Council to meet after the Council meeting for a photograph with the "Learn by Doing" class. Councilwoman Hazel Scotto commented on a memo regarding Red Cross review of the safety at the Wilderness Park Lakes. Councilman Winton said he will be absent from some Council meetings in August and July, as he anticipates being out of the 'Country on business. Mayor Pro Tem said the absences will be excused. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. �V 4E Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Richalrd M. Jennin s Mayor Council Minutes 6/25/74 -12-