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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-22-57-Regular MeetingM' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD JULY 22, 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 July 22nd, 1957. Mayor Peavey prAsiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance Della Doyle, City Clerk It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meetings held on July 6th, 8th, 15th and 17th, 1957 be approved as corrected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE No. 41 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1957, PERTAINING TO THE ANNEX - ATION OF TELEGRAPH ROAD -SANTA ANA FREEWAY ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 41 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 2528 AND 2530 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 2531, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO THE DRAWING AND SIGNING OF WARRANTS. The Ordinance was read by tible only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, sedonded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. A- ;` AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnytm, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. 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, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 8102, 8103, 8104, 8105 AND 8106, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF SAID CITY. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO .A NEW SECTION, TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 8107 THEREOF, AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED BY SECTION 8100 OF THE DOWNEY MUNCIPAL CODE AND INCORPORATING THEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ORDERS, 1955 EDITION, ISSUED BY THE DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1956 EDITION, AS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinancerbe introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 124 A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DEPUTY CHIEF RICHARD SIMON OF LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR HIS ASSISTANCE IN THE FORMATION OF THE DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Resolution was read in full. It was moved byCouncilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 124 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 21227, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved byCouncilman Temple, seconded byCouncilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 125 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MAYOR JAMES L. STAMPS, FIRST MAYOR OF DOWNEY, IN ORDER THAT THE OFFICE OF MAYOR BE PASSED AMONG THE VARIOUS COUNCILMEN, AND EXPRESSING THEIR GRATITUDE OF THE ENTIRE CITY FOR HIS LEADERSHIP DURING THE FIRST DAYS OF INCORPORATION OF THE NEW CITY. Mayor Peavey read the resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 126 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Peavey ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings NO VOTE:1 Councilman: Stamps. RESOLUTION NO. 127 / t A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS FROM ARTHUR DEFOE LONGWORTH AND CLARA L. LONGWORTH. (Imperial Highway) The resolution was read be title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES:c 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 127 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS FROM STEPHEN G. SKINNER, JR. AND MILDRED E. SKINNER. (Imperial Highway) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the folloiing vote that Resolution No. 129 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 129 A RESSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS FROM JAMES C. PASSARELLI .(Imperial Hwy) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by CouncilmanDunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resoltuion No. 129 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. 142 RESOLUTION NO. 130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM SUGIHARA CORPORATION. (Paramount Blvd.) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved byCouncilman Temple, seconded byCouncilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 130 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM VON'S GROCERY CO (Paramount Blvd) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that ResolutionNo. 131 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stampqj Peavey, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE SERVICES, ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded byCouncilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded byCouncilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 132 be adopted. �f a :..���3 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: I Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF A PRIVATE STREET (Nada Street -- Tract No. 20081) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved byCouncilman Temple, seconded byCouncilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded byCouncilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that ResolutionNo. 133 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION No. 134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 23674, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved byCouncilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 134 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NOS. 2 AND 18 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO'. 20. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded byCouncilman Temple, and passed by the folloki.ng vote that Resolution No. 135 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 136 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: G ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF BUILD- ING INSPECTION. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by CouncilmanDunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 137 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilman: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. Councilman Temple inquired as to the progress of the Smallwood Lighting District. City Manager King reported that the matter was being processed and a letter was being forwarded to Mr.Gilbert Powers, 7923 Borson St., Downey as requested. /a5 145 Councilman Stamps inquired as to the progress of the filing of condemnation on the property on Paramount Blvd. City Attorney Sorensen reported that the filing would take place this week. Mayor Peavey reported that a great deal of work had been done in regard to the cancellation of the contracts with North American Aviation. Contacts have been made with Washington and the City has been assured that the situation is being reviewed and efforts are being made to channel other work into this plant. City AttorneySoreisen requested authority to file a demurrer on the case filed by the Cabinet Makers,against all cities in Los Angeles County,in regard to the business licenses. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that authority be given to proceed with the demurreron said case and that any other action necessary be taken. Chief Robinson reported on the activities of the Police Department for the month of July. The City Clerk presented formal notices from the County of Los Angeles Boundary Commission that Santa Fe Springs has filed a proposal of annexation of a territory known as Painter Annexation No. 11; and of a proposed annexation to the City of Los Angeles known as Fairfax Addition No. 10. A letter was read from J.C.Peacock, Inc. asking that a 5 acre tract south of Firestone Blvd., and immediately east of the San Gabriel River be annexed to theCity of Downey. This area is within the proposed boundaries of the City of Norwalk. No action was taken. Letters from Assemblyman Frank Bonelli stating that Governor Knight has signed Assembly Bill No. 4172; re:examination of Sales and Use tax records and Assembly Bill 1212 re: Civil Defence coordination were read. Announcement was made of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities and the Central Basin Water Association meetings to be held on August l st. City Manager King requested that authority be given the Department of Public Works to engage the services of a private engineering firm to prepare plans and specifications for the lowering and widening of Patton Road between Alameda and Cole Streets at an estimated cost of $22,000.00 with financing to emanate from the Cooperative Street Improvement Fund. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to proceed as requested. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Courdilman: Giddings. Mr. King outlined procedures recommended by the Public Works Department re: Dunrobin Avenue north of Imperial Highway and requested authority tote given to engage the services of a private engineering firm to prepare plans and specifi- cations for the improvement of approximately 600' so that bids can be called for. Cost approximately $9,000.00 I twas moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and carridd by the following vote that such authority be given. 146 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was requested that Council authorize proceeding with the improvement of Cherokee from Dolan to Brookshire to a street to be 40 foot from curb to curb width with property owners dedicating the necessary rights of way and constructing their own curbs and gutters and the City assuming the cost of paying. Cost to be approximately $7,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded byCouncilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to proceed with the improve- ment of Cherokee as outlined. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESO LU TIONMO. 138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD AND THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF FLORENCE AVENUE. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 138 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. W S 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (WS pl thru 84- Payroll) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 3 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum,Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Gidilings. 147 RESOLUTION NO. WS 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (Warrants 58 thru 83) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 4 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings. Mr. Louis A. Gretz, 7519 Noren, Downey stated that he represented a Citizens Committee and was authorized to request that the Council rescind their action in regards to the purchase of fire equipement and sub - stations property and call for an election by the people. Mr. Norman Ream, 10546 Chaney, Downey, stated that he was a member of said Committee and that Mr. Gretz had no authority to speak for the Committee. Mayor Peavey ruled that this matter be referred to the Council as a whole. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. City Clerk