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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-10-57-Regular Meeting107, MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD JUNE 10, 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 June 10th, 1957, with Mayor Pro- tempore Peavey presiding. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Carroll M. Dunnum, Hollis M. Peavey Scott E. Temple, Edwin W. Giddings ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: James L.Stamps ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Chief Ivan Robinson, Police Department LeRoy A. Starkey, Director of Finance Della Doyle, Cit# Clerk It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meetings of May 27, 1957 and June 3rd, 1957 be approved as presented. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0. ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps RESOLUTION NO. 92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT ^ FROM DAVID M. JOSEPH, M.D. AND RUTH M. JOSEPH. (Downey and Sanford Bridge Road) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and carried by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and carried by the following vote that Resolution No. 92 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. RESOLUTION NO. 93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING THE TIMES OF PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. The Resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and carried by the following vote that Resolution No. 93 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. Council Minutes 6/10/57 r--, ORDINANCE NO. 33 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 9) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 33 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 3152 and 3155 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING TO SAID CODE A NEW SECTION, TO BE DESIGNATED 3155.1 , WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO PARKING OF VEHICLES. The Ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2702 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO A PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. A' ES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. .-. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. Council Minutes 6/10/57 -2- lab c-, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8 OF SAID CITY, WHICH SAID ORDINANCE RELATES TO THE REGISTERING OF WARRANTS. The Ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote, that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. ORDINANCE NO. 34 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 2 THEREOF AND RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote, that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 34 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. Councilman Dunnum-introduced Mr. Raymond Mayfield, 8300 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, California, attorney representing the Municipal Disposal Service Company, who gave a resume' of the findings that resulted from their recent survey. After some discussion the Council requested that the findings be referred to the Citizens Committee for Sanitation for consideration. Mr. Cleo Evans, 8024 Lemorand, Rivera, representing the Assembly of God Church asked that the Council reconsider the Regional Planning Commissions verdict that the fence on the Church property be finished within a 30 day period and extend the time for a 12 month period. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission of the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps A letter was read from E. H. Williamson, Manager of the Downey County Water District asking for an appeal to the City Council for a hearing on Case #10 of the Planning Commission requesting a Zone Exception for a water reservoir. Council Minutes 6/10/57 -3- ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8 OF SAID CITY, WHICH SAID ORDINANCE RELATES TO THE REGISTERING OF WARRANTS. The Ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote, that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. ORDINANCE NO. 34 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 2 THEREOF AND RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote, that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 34 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. Councilman- Dunnum.- introduced Mr. Raymond Mayfield, 8300 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, California, attorney representing the Municipal Disposal Service Company, who gave a resume' of the findings that resulted from their recent survey. After some discussion the Council requested that the findings be referred to the Citizens Committee for Sanitation for consideration. Mr. Cleo Evans, 8024 Lemorand, Rivera, representing the .Assembly of God Church asked that the Council reconsider the Regional Planning Commissions verdict that the fence on the Church property be finished within a 30 day period and extend the time for a 12 month period. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission of the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps A letter was read from E. H. Williamson, Manager of the Downey County Water District asking for an appeal to the City Council for a hearing on Case #10 of the Planning Commission requesting a Zone Exception for a water reservoir. Council Minutes 6/10/57 -3- 11 ®'0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their reconsideration. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that all matters of major public interest be presented to the Council in writing so that they may be informed as to the reasons for the decisions of the various Committees and Department Heads. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps Councilman Dunnum read a letter from James C. Doyle, 12443 So.Dunrobin Ave . , Downey, California, setting forth the conditions whereby they would grant an easement so that Dunrobin Avenue could be opened as a thru street. The Council requested that this letter be referred to the Director of Public Works for his recommendations to be presented to the City Manager and final decisions to be brought to the Council for their consideration. Councilman Temple mentioned that the water pressure in the area was very low and requested that the Water Department be contacted to see if this could be corrected. Mrs. Dan McKenzie, 8803 Tweedy Lane, Downey presented a letter from ,..� the Downey Council of Parents and Teachers, Inc. requesting a traffic light at the intersection of Woodruff and Florence Ave. Mrs. McKenzie was assured that this traffic light was being studied by the Department of Public Works. City Manager King gave his report. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the bid to remodel the east wing of the City Hall be awarded to William O. Gray, 10911 Atlantic Blvd., Lynwood, California for the amount of $4,300.00: work to be completed by Jmne 24, 1957. Mr. Gray was the only bidder. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Peavey, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps The City Manager gave a report on the progress of the Fire Department and asked that authority be given to call for bids for 4- 1250 g.p.m. pumpers at an estimated cost of $104,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to call for bids on 4 - 1250 g.p.m. pumpers at an approximate cost of $104,000.00 for the Fire Department. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. The Council expressed pleasure in the plans being made by the City Manager to hold a Citizens Budget meeting on Thursday, June 27th at 7:3o p.m. in the Downey Senior High School Auditorium. There will be a complete review of the First Budget of the City ofDowney and a preview, of the Police Department in Council Minutes 6/10/57 -4- in full uniform and ready for duty. Upon the recommendationoW the City Manager the following motions were passed to employ personnel for the Finance Department. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote, that Mr. A. C . Gabriel be employed as Purchasing Agent and License Inspector in the pay key #22, Step D at $64 5.00 per month, effective July 8, 1957. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Rei avey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that William E. Parrott be employed as the Chief .A,ccountant in the Finance Office in the pay key #22, Step D, at $645.00 per month, efflctive June 24, 1957. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps Mr. King presented an offer made by the Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc. representative whereby the City could purchase extensive maps of the City at a greatly reduced price because of the availability thru the County of Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the City purchase the maps as outlined at a cost of $1,314.00 plus sales tax. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps. The exhibits from the Art Students of the High School, resulting from the contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, to select a seal for the City were presented to the Council. After some discussion a Citizens Committee was appointed to';pereen the exhibits and present approximately five final entries for the Countil's final decision. The suggested committee was to consist of the Art Chairman of the Junior Woman "s Club, the Art Chairman of the Downey Woman's Club, a professional artist and members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager presented demands No. 236 thru No. 260 for the Council's consideration. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and unanimously carried that the City Council, after audit of Demands No. 236 thru No. 260 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 sufficient funds available for the payment of said demands on their due date, and the same slAl not be approved for want of funds. The City Clerk shall endorse upon the demand the fact that the demands have been audited by the City Council and not approved for want of funds. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps Legal notifications were given of a proposed annexations No. 4, 9 , and 10 to the City of Santa Fe Springs. Council 14inutes 6/10/57 -5- iJ 2 112 Formal: notice was given by the Board of Supervisors of the intention to circulate a petition for incorporation of a new city to be known as theCity of Fairford Estates. A letter was read from the Alameda School District Board of Trustees, stating that the following action had been taken at an adjourned meeting on May 24, 1957,E " That the Alameda School district accepts the one dollar per school enrollment from Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department and that the Downey City Council be requested to make the necessary arrangements with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department for the Alameda District to participate in the County formula of one dollar from County tan money to three dollars from the school funds. Money's from Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation to be paid directly to the school district for 1957 -58 school year ". It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the City cooperate with the Alameda School District as outlined in their letter. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps The Clerk read a letter from the International City Managers' Association inviting the City Manager to the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association to be held in Washington D.C., October 20 to 24, 1957. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the City Manager make necessary arrange- ments to attend the Conference. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Stamps Announcement of the formal dedication to the Juvenile Hall on June 12,1957 was made. The League of California Cities, regular meeting on June 20, 1957 at the South Gate Auditorium in South Gate was announced. There being no further business the meeding adjourned at 9:30 P.M. 1 City Clerk Council Minutes 6/10/57 -6-