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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-12-57-Regular Meeting148 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD AUGUST 12th, 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. bn August 12th, 1957, Mayor Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey 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 Robert Gain, Fire Chief Dan McNutt, City Planner LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance Della Doyle, City Clerk City Manager King introduced the newly employed Chief Building Inspector, Ray Lake and the Assitant Fire Chief, Don Warren, to the Council. The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 p.m. had arrived and opened the Public Hearing on the vacation of certain access rights on the easterly side of Old River School Road and the southerly side of Florence Avenue. There being no protests offered either written or oral the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF C PERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD AND THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF FLORENCE AVENUE. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES 0 ABSENT: It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 139 be adopted. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meeting held on July 22nd 1957 be approved as presented. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: 0 ABSENT: Council Minutes 8 /12/57 149 ORDINANCE NO. 42 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. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 42 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 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. Councilman Temple asked that any action be withheld on said Ordnance until further study could be given to section 9103, paragraph (b) regarding 'Special Owner's Permits'. Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 8,10 ,11 ,12,13 and 14 were presented to the Council by Dan McNutt, City Planner, for their consideration. Mr. Robert Drews, 8333 Lyndora, Downey requested that action be withheld on Resolution No. 8 for further study. It was moved byCouncilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that a public hearing be called to consider Resolution No. 8 and the companion Resolution No. 14 and that the date be set. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that November 12th be set mss- the date for the pbblic hearing on Planning Commission Resolutions No. 8 and 14. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 10,11,12,13) Council Minutes 8/12/57 -2- 146 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that siad Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mayor Peavey announced that the time of 8:00 p.m. was at hand and opened the Public Hearing on the intention to call a special election in certain inhabited territory contiguous to said City proposed to be annexed thereto- territory known as Annexation No. 2 The following citizens offered oral protests to said annexation. Robert L.Kennedy, 11326 BuellSt. , Norwalk William C. O'Donnell, 10815 Little Lake Road, Norwalk 2 Mrs. Rennie A. Leach, 11322 E. Buell, Norwalk Mrs. Evelyn MacDonald, 11262 E. Buell, Norwalk The City Attorney announced that written protests would be received during the next ten (10) days. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the hearing be continued until August 26h, 1957 meeting. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 N)RDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE AND NEW CHAPTER, AATD ARTICLE TO BE DESIGNATED ARTICLE V AND SAID CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER I THEREOF, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 5100 THROUGH 5120 RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE. Mrs. Olive J. Basinger, 7823 Arnett, asked for a clarification of the regulation of burning garbage. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that 'No burning of garbage be spell -out clearly in the Ordinance and that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved byCouncilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 8/12/57 -3- I VIA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE III THEREOF BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 5 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 3500 THROUGH 3506 RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF FELONS. Chief Robinson reviewed this Ordinance and Councilman Dunnum requested that Section 3501 be changed to read 'five days within any thirty day period'. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW PART TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI WHICH PART RELATES TO FOR HIRE VEHICLES. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilman: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Temple, NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BE ADDING THERETO SECTION 3185 RELATING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved bbl Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Flinutes 8/12/57 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM ALVERTA H. GULCK. (Rives Avenue) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 140 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM HARRY J. LYONS, AND MVRIELLE E. LYONS.(Rives Ave) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey r-- NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 141 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mayor Peavey opened the meeting for any comments from the citizens present. Norman Ream, 10546 Chaney, Downey gave a resume' of the fire facilities and costs of various surrounding communities and contrasted them with the Los Angeles County Department. He urged that theCity of Downey activate the Fire Department of Downey by September 1 st, 1957. The following citizens spoke in behalf of the City's own Fire Department and each urged that it be pushed ahead of schedule and activated as soon as possible. Dan McKenzie, 7849 Rio Amorita, Downey Dale Baker, 11959 Old River School Road, Downey Ti.11iam Troy, 7749 Botany, Downey Clarence Murphy, 7931 E. Borson, Downey Fred Doge, 8635 Firestone Blvd. Downey John Lester, 10267 Newvill, Downey Doris Larson, 9075 Farm,Downey Mildred Campbell, 8536 So. Rives Ave . , Rivera Robert L. Ryan, 7927 E. Hondo, Downey Harry Sloan, 10245 Rives Ave., Downey Helen Sanserino, 7832 Comolette, Downey Carroll Simonson, 10508 Lesterford, Downey Steve Skinner, 8707 E. Imperial Hwy., Downey Mrs. A. V. Wills, 10 246 Wiley Burke , Downey Larry Larson, 9075 Farm,Downey Council Minutes 8/12/57 -5- 153 Chief Gain was called upon to discuss the possibility of having the Fire Department in action at an earlier date than had originally been set. He would exert every effort to have an active Department by the early part of September but assured everyone that he would not push the date to the point that the service would not be the most efficient and adequate. Downey will not be without the very best of service at any time. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the Fire Chief be given authority to proceed to activate the Downey Fire Department at the earliest possible date consistant with efficiency. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilmn Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote, minute action by the City Council authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications and calling for bids for an 85 -foot aerial ladder truck be taken and that authority be granted to purchase necessary fire hose and communications equipment as outlined under the current budget. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 This action was taken in accordance with recommendations from the National Board of Fire Underwriters to improve fire protection within the City of Downey. NORMAN Ream, 10546 Chaney, Downey, commended the Council on its forthright action. RESOLUTION NO .' 142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FROM THE DOWNEY LAND CO. (Fire Station Site) . It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that furtherrea ding be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the Resolution be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Ray Noxsel, Vice- President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce stated that the JC was making an extensive study of the Fire Department si=tuation as it now exists in the City of Downey and as a body urges that Downey have its own department as soon as possible. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Res- olution providing for the withdrawal from the County Fire District and that there be filed all but one df the certified copies of such Resolution required by law to be filed, that the remaining copy be held by the City Manager, to be filed when Fire Chief Gain reports that all equipment and personnel are in a position to assume the responsibility and can render services, as good as, or better than those now being provided. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 8/12/57 -6- 154 RESOLUTION NO. 143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 21577, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED. (Skinner) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 143 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE TRANSFERRING OF $40,000 TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND. The Resolution was read in full.. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 144 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARINGIMOOKSHIRE AVENUE FROM FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TO FLORENCE AVENUE TO BE A THROUGH STREET. The Resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 145 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 5 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. (Payroll #85 thru #176-$17,612.45) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Templq, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 5 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 6 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. ( #84 thru 118- $12,765.17) Council Minutes 8/12/57 -7- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 6 be adopted. AYES; 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Te mple , Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 7 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. ( #119 thru 141 - $100,261.46) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 7 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 8 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. ( #143- $15,167.25) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 8 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 A Public Safety Committee was appointed by the Council.. Councilman Stamps nominated Dick Sandberg, 8463 Est Suva Ave. James J. Weigell, 10549 3/4 Paramount Blvd. Bert Douglas, 8107 West Valdina DeRoy Dickson, 10819 LaReina Dan McKenzie, 7849 Rio Amorita Council Minutes 8/12/57 -8- Councilman Dunnum Councilman Giddings Councilman Temple Councilman Peavey /,/_6 156 L.H.Paul, 8302 Cleta R . H. Hammerton, 8330 Cole Fred Dodge, 9256 Elm Vista Dirve Mrs. Orvella Cosner, 13008 S. Blodgett Clinton Callaway, 12844 Cowley Ave. Arch Morris, 10005 Sideview Drive Bob DeSpain, 10332 Chaney Larry Larson, 9075 Farm George Olson, 8020 East Second Dan Dietrich, 9724 Garnish Mrs. Peter J . Kelly ( Wilma) 12130 S. Rives Mrs . Harold G. Sheline (Betty) , 11838 S. Pomering Rd. Lyman C. Berrett, 7903 E. Hondo St., Keith Miller, 8909 E. Dolan St., Clarence L. Murphy, 7931 Borson St. Mary Dykes, 6545 Dos Xios Kathleen Wills, 10246 Wiley -Burke Ave. Fred Cade, 7533 E. 4th Place Nils Hillgren, 9334 Birchbark John Ezzell, 7921 E. 4th Place A Citizens Committee to make a study for a Civic Center was appointed by the Council. Councilman Stamps nominated A Citizens Committee to make a study of the Water Supply of the City of D ,q wney was appointed. Councilman Dunnum Don McKenzie, 8803 Tweedy Bob O'Leary, 10224 S. LaReina Councilman Dunnum Virginia Kearns, 11538 Downey Mrs. A.D.Boone, 8431 Fontana Councilman Giddings Chet Baldwin, 9023 E. 3rd St Dorothy Stevens, 9200 Lubec Councilman Temple Mrs. Mila V. Riley (Joyce) 12029 S. Smallwood Irvin V. Phelan, 7714 Yankee Street Councilman Peavey Ray T. Herman, 7714 East 3rd Bob Plane, 7914 E. 7th St. A Citizens Committee to make a study of the Water Supply of the City of D ,q wney was appointed. Councilman Dunnum Ed Lewis, 9497 E. Foster Rd. Dr. C . T .Shirley, 12030 S. Downey Ave . , Councilman Giddings Bob O'Leary, 10224 S. LaReina. Robb Nimmo, 9150 Florence Ave. Councilman Stamps Edward H. Williamson, 10015 S. LaReina Jerry C. Jordon, 9909 Richeon Councilman Temple Dale Baker, 11951 S. Old River School Rd. Mrs. W.E.Hall (Gladys) 12210 S. Rives Ave. Councilman Peavey John Narback, 7235 Via Rio Nido 1&s. Gypsie Johnson, 7749 Florence Ave. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the above mentioned Committees be approved. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 City Manager King presented tabulation of the bids as publicly opened for the construction of the two substations at 10:00 a.m. , Friday, August 9th, 1957. It was recommended that the low bid of Integrated Constructors in the amount of $84,435.00 be awarded and the bid accepted exclude gas facilities which will go to separate bids and that Council authorize proper contract be executed for the completion on or before December 1, 1957. Council 11inutes 8 /12/57 -9- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the bid for the construction of the two fire sub - stations be awarded, subject to the vesting of title, to the low bidder, Integrated Constructors, to the exclusion of all other bidders. Bid as accepted excludes gas facilities which will go to separate bids. The City Manager is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 City Manager King requested that authority be granted to purchase two additional sites for fire sub - stations, to complete the acquisition of four sites for sub - stations in accordance with the National Board of Fire Underwriters' recommendations. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to enter into negotiations for two additional sites for fire Sub-stations. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 City Manager King recommended that the Council authorize withdrawal from the County contractural agreement for street sweeping effective October 1 st, 1957 and authorize the purchase of one power sweeper to be let on bid and to approve an amendment to the salary resolution authorizing employment of a field service man and of two equipment operators. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the City notify the County Road Department of the City's withdrawal from the County contractural agreements for street sweeping effective October 1, 1957. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to call for bids, with specifications, for one power sweeper. Bids to be opened at 10 :00 a.m. on Monday, August 26th, 1957; delivery date to be on or before October 1 st, 1957 . Tabulations to be presented to Council at the regular meeting of August 26th, 1957. Council Minutes 8/12/57 -10- AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that authority be given to employ one field service man at the Pay Key No. 18 ($458 to 557) and two equipment operators at the Pay Key of No. 15 ($396 to 471) AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Stmpas, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to employ a Chief Building Inspector at Pay Key #26 ($667 to 823) and that the position be elevated to Department Head status. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to employ the Assistant Fire Chief at the Pay Key #27. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Clerk read the following correspondence. A letter from the State Board of Equalization acknowledging receipt of a copy of City Resolution No. 114 declaring its intention to withdraw from the Consolidated County Fire Protection District. A letter from the County of Los Angeles, John R. Quinn, Assessor acknowledging receipt of a copy of Resolution No. 114 of the City declaring its intention to withdraw from the Consolidated County Fire Protection District. A letter from the Junior Chamber of Commerce stating that they unanimously back the City Council in their formation of a Downey City Fire Department and enclosing a news release which was distributed by them. A letter from Monterey Park thanking the Council for their cooperation an Assembly Bill No. 3996. A letter from the State of California, Governor's office stating that the Governor has signed assembly bills #3996 and 2535. A notice from the County Boundary Commission of a proposed annexation to Santa Fe Springs to be known as Pioneer Annexation. A letter from the Board of Supervisors advising of the amendment of judicial districts of Downey and Santa Fe Springs. A letter from William P. Wilson presenting an application for the exclusive license- permit to operate a electronic and mechanical tele -movie system with the City. This letter was referred to the City Manager for further study. Council Minutes 8/12/57 -11- 1159 A petition requesting that trees be planted along the west side of the river bank between Florence Avenue and Cecilia Street. This petition was referred to the Department of Public Works. A letter from W. Henry Rose expressing appreciation for the consideration the City had shown by flying the flag at halfmast in respect for Hohn W. Frederickson. An invitation from the Downey Post 270 American Legion, Inc . , to attend their meeting of August 19th, 1957. An announcement for the 1957 annual conference of Mayors to be held at the Waldorf - Astoria in New Your City, Secptember 9,10,11 , 1957. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Tempde, and passed by the following vote that Mayor Peavey attend this meeting with all necessary expenses paid. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 NOT VOTING: Councilman: Peavey Proposals from several accounting firms were presented by the City Clerk. Mayor Peavey appointed a committee of Councilman Dunnum, Councilman Giddings, and the City Manager to open and tabulate the bids for presentation to the Council at a later date. A petition was presented by Robert Eriser, 7714 E. 2nd St., Downey protesting a public nuisance at 7725 Firestone B1vd.,Downey. This petition was referred to the City Manager. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at I l:p.m. City Clerk Council Minutes 8/12/57 -12- r