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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-08-57-Regular MeetingG1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD APRIL 81 1957 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 7 :30 P.M. on April 8th, 1957 with Mayor Stamps presiding. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Carroll M. Dunnum, Edwin W. Giddings, Hollis M. Peavey, James L. Stamps. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Scott E. Temple Also present: Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney. Della Doyle, City Clerk. The Clerk announced that 7:30 P.M. on April 8, 1957 was the time designated for the opening of bids on Liability Insur- ance for the City. Five bids were received and opened as follows: 1 Year 3 Years Nelson Co. $12,482.68 $30,584.56 E. Elgie Calvin 91985.85 o bid John H. Hollowell 81900.00 no bid Nash Insurance Agency 41234.26 12,702.78 Nash Insurance Agency 4,719.75 129661.21 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and carried by a roll call vote that these bids be re- ferred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for review and recommendation. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting held on March 25 and April 1, 1957 be approved as presented. ORDINANCE NO. 15 ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIBORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO USE AND TO CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRI- CITY FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING COM- MUNICATION CIRCUITS NECESSARY OR PROPER THERE- FOR, IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON, OVER AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY. Ordinance No. 15 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unani- mously carried that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Ord- inance No. 15 be adopted. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. RESOLUTION NO. 59 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FRANCHISE BOND FILED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COM- PANY, A CORPORATION. Resolution No. 59 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and un- animously carried that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Re- solution No. 59 be adopted. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. A letter, from Charles L. Mitsch, 13647 Ocanna Street, Downey, registering a protest, by the Alameda District Improve- ment Association, to the Planning Commissions action on the granting of a permit to the Downey Fertilizer Company was read. (Special Permit ¢#1). It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that a public hearing be set and published for 7:30 P.M. on April 29, 1957 in the Council Chambers. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple RESOLUTION NO. 60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM MILAN07 FLOR -MOUNT SQUARE, INC. (Paramount Blvd.) Resolution No. 60 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and unanimous- ly carried by a roll call vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Resolu- tion No. 60 be adopted. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. RESOLUTION NO. 61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM HENRY MILANO AND MAMIE MILANO. (Paramount Blvd.) 63 Resolution No. 61 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and unani- mously carried by a roll call vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peaveys Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Resol- ution No. 61 be adopted. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. RESOLUTION NO. 62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM FRANK R. ZELARNEY. (Fifth Street and Paramount Boulevard.) Resolution No. 62 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Counciman Dunnum, and unani- mously carried by a roll call vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnuml Giddings, Peavey, Stamps, NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 62 be adopted. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingst Peavey, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Temple, At 8:13 P.M. Councilman Temple and City Manager Oren L. King took their places. Mayor Stamps introduced the new City Manager Mrs. Oren L. King and welcomed him to his first official Council meeting. As his first official action Mr. King introduced Deputy Chief of Police Ivan Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, of Glendale and an- nounced that as of May lst, 1957 Deputy Chief Robinson will be the Chief of Police of the City of Downey. The Council recessed at 8:15 P.M. until 8:37 when the me- eting was resumed with all members present. Chief Robinson accepted the appointment and said it was with humility and pride that he accepted the challenge of or- ganizing the Police Department of the City of Downey. Deputy Chief of Police Simons, of the Los Angeles Police Department offered commendations both to the City of Downey and to Chief Robinson and predicted a bright future for the new Police Department of Downey. ORDINANCE NOs AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIBAL CODE BY ADDING THERE- TO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 6 , AND RELATING TO ENTERING UPON PRIVATE PREMISES. Said Ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Council- man Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unanimously car - ried by a roll call vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, - Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, se- conded by Councilman Temple, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that the above motion be reconsidered. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, that said Ordinance be introduced. The motion was lost by a unanimous roll call vote. AYES: 0 NOES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. ABSENT: 0 �- ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Re: Plan- ning Commission Resolutions No. 6 & 7) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and carried by a roll call vote that further reading be waived. Mayor Stamps disqualified himself to vote on this Ordinance. AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMAN: Stamps. ORDINANCE NO. 22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTIONS 9104 THROUGH 9106 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Dwellings per lot) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that the Council approve Section 21 the emergency clause of Ordinance No. 22. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnuml Giddingso Peavey, NOES: 0 Templet Stamps. ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Ordi- nance No. 22 be adopted. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum Giddi � ngst Peavey NOES: 0 Temple, Stamps. ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. 23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNI- CIPAL CODE BY .ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9247 THROUGH 9247.5 RELATING TO THE RE- GULATION OF DIVIDING OR THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND INTO FEWER THAN FIVE PARCELS. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously passed by a roll call vote that the Council approve Section 21 the emergency clause of Ordinance No. 23. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peaveys Noss: o Templet Stamps. ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman - Peavey, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Ordi- nance No: 23 be adopted. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingsq Peavey, NOES: 0 Temple, Stamps. ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNI- CIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 8110, 8111, and 8112 RELATING TO THE EN- CLOSURE OF SWIMMING POOLS. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnumt Giddings, Peavey, NOES: 0 Templet Stamps. .-. ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peaveys and unanimously carried that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingsq Peavey, NOES: 0 Temple, Stamps, ABSENT: 0 9 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNI- CIPAL CODE BY .ADDING THERETO A NEW SEC ^-, TION TO BE DESIGNATED 3181.1 RELATING TO PARKING. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Templet and unani- mously carried that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings2 Peaveyq Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingst Peaveyq Templet Stamps, NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWM AMENDING SECTIONS 3182 AND 3183 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO PARKING METERS. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unanimous- ly carried by a roll call vote, that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peaveys Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnumq and unanimously carried that said Ordinance be intro- duced. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum,q Giddings, Peavey, Templet Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unanimousy carried by a roll call vote that the off - street parking meters be changed to the rate of 5¢ per hour parking. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingsq Peaveyq Temple, Stamps, NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 5 AND RELATING TO CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS SOLICI- TATIONS. The Ordinance was read by Councilman Dunnuml seconded by mously carried by a roll call waived. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 6'7 title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, and unani- vote that further reading be DunnuW, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that said ordinance be introduced using the "Chief of Police" in lieu of "the City Manager ", AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps, NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE ADOPTION OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2921. (re: Additional Judg- ship in Downey Municipal Courts) Resolution No. 63 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unani- mously carried by a roll call vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peaveys Temple Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 63 be adop- ted. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION N0. 64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR HOLLYDALE "B" STORM DRAIN. Resolution No. 64 was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and unanimous- ly carried by a roll call vote that further readi ng be waived. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 68 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnumq and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that Re- solution No. 64 be adopted. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Manager was instructed to write a letter of thanks to the Chief of Police and to Deputy Chief Simon, of the Los Angeles Police Department for their help and cooperation in helping Downey secure the services of Deputy Chief Robinson. Councilman Peavey discussed the transportation problem of residents getting into the business district of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and unanimously carried that the City Manager be instru- cted to contact the transportation company and see if it would be practical to have cross town transportation. The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor of the City# of Riverside congratulating the City of Downey on securing the services of Mr. Oren L. Ding as City Manager and at the same time expressing their regrets in ladng Mr. King. Resolution No. 7693 was read. "A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Riverside, California accepting the resignation of City Manager Oren L. King and commending him for his outstanding service to the City of Riverside" was also read. The Assistant City Manager was instructed to draft a let- ter for the Mayor and Council to the City of riverside in ans- wer to their letter. A letter from John Co Crowley# submitting his resignation as consultant of the City of Downey and expressing his appre- ciation for having had the opportunity to work with the City Council in the first formative days. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Council- man Peavey, and unanimously carried that a letter of apprecia- tion be written to Mr. John C. Crowley. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingst Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, and unanimously carried tion to Mr. Crowley be drafted. Peavey, seconded by Councilman that a Resolution of commenda- AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum# Giddings# Peavey# Temple# Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Manager presented demands No. 118 thru 130 for the Council #s consideration. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously carried that the City Council, after audit of demands 118 thru 130 finds and determines that the demands are proper and the total amount thereof does not exceed the income and revenue for the year in which the indebtedness was incurred, but that there are not su- fficient funds presently available for their payment, and the same shall not be approved for want of funds. The City Clerk ' 7 � shall endorse upon the demand the fact that the demand has been audited by the City Council and not approved for want of funds. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, S NOES: 0 tamps. ABSENT: 0 The Assistant City Manager reported that the Staff Services and Warden Services from the Los Angeles County Disaster -Civil Defense would be furnished to the City of Downey at no cost to the City. An informal petition for Assessment District on Western Avenue between 7th and Florence Avenue was presented and order - ed to be filed with the City Engineer as soon as possible. Legal notification was given of proposed Annexation No. 13 to the City of Lakewood, and a proposed Annexation to the City of Bell. A written protest was received on Zone Change Case No. 3318 - D, (three corners of Downey Avenue - Imperial Highway intersec- tion). It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried by.a roll call vote that Zone Change Case No. 3318 -D be referred back to the Planning Commis- sion for their reconsideratbn AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple S .-• NOES: 0 tamps. ABSENT: 0 The City Manager called to the attention of the Council that the appointment of Deputy Chief Robinson had not been for - mally ratified and asked that it be done at this time. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that the Council ratify and effect the appointment of Deputy Chief Robin- son as the Chief of Police of Downey effective as of the lst of May, 1957 at a salary of $11,000 per year. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Manager reported that he had made contact with the State and County in regard to the erecting of City Limit signs. The City Manager gave a report on the Anticipated Revenue for the years 1956 -57 and 1957-58 together with an estimated revenue calendar. He reported that a proposed budget would be forthcoming within the near future. A request from the Finance department, for an additional secretary to be hired at this time was presented; recommended salary $300.00. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that the City Manager be authorized to employ an additional secretary at the salary of $300.00 per month. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple, S NOES: 0 tamps. ABSENT: 0 70 An invitation from the Municipal Finance Officers= Asso- ciation to the City of Downey was read. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously carried that the City Clerk and the City Finance Officer be authorized to affiliate with the Muni- cipal Finance Officers# Association, AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingsq Peavey, Temple, Stamps, NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Deputy Chief Robinson announced, now that his appointment had been ratified, that he was recommending the appointment of Lorin Morgan from the Glendale Police Department for the posi- tion of Deputy Chief of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Peavey$ seconded by Councilman Giddings, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that. Lorin Morgan be appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of Police of Downeyq effective May lst, 1957 at the salary of $711.00 per month. AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Dunnum, Giddingsq Peavey, Temple, Stamps. NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. City Clef k