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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
HELD AUGUST 26th, 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 August 26th, 1957,
Mayor Peavey presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
ABSENT: Councilman: Temple
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager
Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
It was moved by Councilman. Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meeting of August 12th,
1957 be approved as corrected.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
Mr. Walter Garrison of the County Eagineering Office appealed to the
Council to join in the formation of Refuse Disposal District No. 2.
The Mayor announced that the 'continued' hearing to call an election
on the Annexation f2 (triangle) was open and called for any comments. There
being no response the hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY RE: ANNEXATION NO. 2 DECLARING THE HEARING
CLOSED.
The Resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Giddings,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution
No. 147 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
ORDINANCE No. 43
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 1957,
PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION OF ANNEXATION No. 2 OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY (Triangle)
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, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 43 be introduced and adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
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ORDINANCE NO. 44
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.
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, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1. Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Sumps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 44 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
ORDINANCE N0. 45
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 Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 45 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
ORDINANCE N0, 46
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
THERETO SECTION 3185 RELATING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 46 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
ORDINANCE N0. 47
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING TcMMO A NEW ARTICLE AND NEW ChAl'TER, SAID
ARTICLE TO BE DESIGNATED ARTICLE V AND SAID CHAPTER TO BE
DESIGNATED CHAPTER I `EEREOF, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS
51QO THROUGH 5120 RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DIS-
POSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE.
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It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps,
and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 47 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION N0. 148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDS FOR GARBAGE
AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACTS,
AND CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps., Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
City Attorney Sorensen outlined the resolution and the following citizens
spoke on the subject.
Albert Ander, 12230 Izetta
John W. Gevorkian, 9743 Plomering
Mrs. Margaret Erhart, 12551 S. Downey
Clarence Murphy, 7931 Borson
Mrs. Pauline Gunther, 10414 Downey Ave.
Mrs. Viola Naron, 10432 Mattos
Gene Lemons, 10244 S. Pico Vista Rd.
Arthur W. Crawford, 10241 Chaney
Ray Mc Cullen, 8545 Cole
T.E. Okerson, 9621 Lemon
Marie McGuire, 10430 Mattock
Art Tohmizian, 938 No, Hobart
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, Seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote that Resolution 148 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was recommended by City Manager King that the collection refuse
from the street sweepers be included in the bids as presented by the con-
tractors for garbage and refuse collection.
ORDINANCE N0. 48
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF TAF,DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps,
and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 47 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION N0. 148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDS FOR GARBAGE
AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACTS,
AND CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps., Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
City Attorney Sorensen outlined the resolution and the following citizens
spoke on the subject.
^ Albert Ander, 12230 Izetta
John W. Gevorkian, 9743 Ponering
Mrs. Margaret Erhart, 12551 S. Downey
Clarence Murphy, 7931 Borson
Mrs. Pauline Gunther, 10416 Downey Ave.
Mrs. Viola Naron, 10432 Mattos
Gene Lemons, 10244 S. Pico Vista Rd.
Arthur W. Crawford, 10241 Chaney
Ray Mc Cullen, 8545 Cole
T.E. Okerson, 9621 Lemon
Marie McGuire, 10430 Mattock
Art Tohmizian, 938 No. Hobart
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, Seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote that Resolution 148 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was recommended by City Manager King that the collection refuse
from the street sweepers be included in the bids as presented by the con-
tractors for garbage and refuse collection.
ORDINANCE N0. 48
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OFT DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
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It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings,
and passed by the following mote that Ordinance No. 48 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6250 OF THE DOWNEY MUNI-
CIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO JUNK
AND RUBBISH COLLECTORS.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps,
and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION NO. 149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASRAENT FROM
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND THE SOUTHWEST, A CORPORATION. (Downey Ave.)
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 149 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilman: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Temple
RESOLUTION N0. 150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASMn FROM
A. D. STICKNEY AND SINA STICKNEY. (Downey Ave.)
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, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 150 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
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RESOLUTION N0. 151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF ROAD EASEMENT FROM
ROYCE B. BALENTINE AND FELICIA R. BALENTINE.
(Gallatin School house Road)
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, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution 151 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION N0. 152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASIIV1EN`r FOR SANITARY
SEWER RIGHT OF WAY FROM HOLM- ROYAL, INC., A COR-
PORATION.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dmmum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 152 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION NO. 153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY) ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EAS31ENT FOR SANITARY
SEWER RIGHT OF WAY FROM EDWARD L. ROYAL AND DORIS I.
ROYAL.
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, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 153 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION WS 8
A RESOLUTION; OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM AND DEMANDS AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO
BE PAID. ( #166 - $15,000.00)
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
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AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0 ,
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 8 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION WS 9
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. ( #142,144 thru 165 - $5,353-26)
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, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 9 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
AB SENT : 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION WS 10
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. (#177 thru 264 - $16,972.09)
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunaum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 10 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION WS 11
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. (#167 thru 184 - $2o,064.74)
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, Seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 11 be adopted.
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AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
RESOLUTION NO. 154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY WITHDRAWING THE CITY OF DOWNEY AS IN-
CORPORATED FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT.
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, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 154 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
City Manager King reported that the recruitment for the personnel of
the Fire Department was progressing on schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 110 OF SAID CITY
COUNCIL, WHICH SAID RESOLUTION RELATES TO SALARIES.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 155 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings that
approval be given of investing of $200J OOOof City Funds in 91 day Treasury Notes.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT:: 1 Councilman: Temple
Councilman Dunnum asked that the Public Works department investigate the
possibility of improving Brookshire to Imperial Highway and extending Foster
Road on the River bed to relieve traffic in that area.
Councilman Giddings reported that it had been suggested that a Citizen's
Finance Committee be appointed and that the Personnel Board be given the opportunity
to review the department heads now on probation before they were given a perman-
eat status.
These suggestions were referred to the City Manager for study.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
? passed by the following vote that the Board of Supervisors be requested to finance
a wigwag signal at Rives Avenue and the Southern Pacific tracks and a certified
copy of the minute action accompany the request.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Council man : Temple
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City Manager King recommended that authority be granted to purchase
communication equipment for the Fire Department from Motorola, Inc.,
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that authority be granted to purchase communications
equipment for the Fire Department from Motorola, Inc . ,
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple.
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Mr. King recommended that authority be granted to purchase two more cars
on the original bid price of $1,833.21. One for the Fire Department and one as
a stand -by car for the Police Department.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that authority be given to purchase two cars as outlined
by Mr. King.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Mr. William E. Dutton be employed as the City's
inspector on the two fire sub - stations now under contract to Integrated Contractors
and Engineers, Inc. at the rate of $120.00 per month including $20 mileage for a
period of approximately three months.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that the City Manager be given authority to sign change
orders on the Fire Department Sub - station not to exceed $500.00.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
Mr. King reported on the bids received for the power street sweeper and
recommended that the low bid of Converyor Co. be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that the bid for the street sweeper be awarded to the
lowest and best bid as submitted by Conveyor Co. for the Mobile Sweeper at a
price of $9,867.00.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
The committee of Councilman Giddings, Councilman Dunnum, and the City
Manager reported on the proposals as submitted on the auditing of the City Acoounts .
and recommended that the firm of Diehl, Evans & Go. be employed am. the basis of
the lowest costs and their execellent record of municipal accounting.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote that the committees recommendation be accepted and instruct
ed the City Clerk to so notify Diehl, Evans & Go.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that the bid bonds on the unsuccessful bidders for the
fire sub - stations be released.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps,. Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
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Mr. Clarence Murphy, representing the Disabled American Veteran's
and Paramount Tract Homeowners presented a coffee maker to the Fblice De-
partment in appreciation of the fine work they are doing.
Mr. Norman Ream, 10546 Chaney Avenue requested that the Department of
Public Works investigate the ingress and egress to the Landsdale property
and the new development at the corner of Firestone and Lakewood Blvd. and
report to the Rio San Gabriel Property Owners Association. Because of this
new development he also asks that the traffic situation at the corner of
Woodruff and Florence Avenue be reconsidered.
The City Clerk read the following correspondence.
Notification from the Los Angeles Boundary Commission of the proposed
annexation to Santa Fe Springs of Annexation Southwest #14, 15, 16 and 17
to the City of Montebello; the annexation to be known as Simons *ri.cky&170
Annexation and to the City of Long Beach an unihabited territory between
Paramount Boulevard and Obispo Avenue.
Downey Pay Television Co. and Skiatron TV, Inc., both submitted requests
for an exclusive franchise rights in the City of Downey for Pay TV. These were
referred to the City Manager for study.
A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read in which they requested
that a survey be made and that efforts be extended to develop a Heliport in the
City of Downey. This was referred to the City Manager.
A letter from the Committee of Mayors was read setting forth the dues
and advantages of the organization and inviting.�Dowaey to join with them.
The Council suggested that the City Manager learn more of this organization
before action was taken.
A letter from the Air Pollution Control District was read setting forth
the restrictions of refuse burning in Los Angeles County as of October 1, 1957•
An invitation to attend the first City Council meeting of the newly in-
corporated City of Norwalk was read.
An announcement of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County
Division, League of California Cities on September 5th, 1957 was read.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunniam,
and passed by the following vote that the City Offices be closed. Labor Day.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
Ray Noxsel, representative of the Junior Chamber of Commerce presented
the project of developing a Dennis the Menace playgrounds in the City and
asked the cooperation of the Council. The council requested that a complete
written report with details be presented before any action be taken.
Mr. Gilbert Powers, 7934 Borson Street asked that a complete survey of
the lighting of the streets of Downey be made and that action be taken to
develop better lighting in the City. This matter was referred to the De-
partment of Public Works.
There being no other bu iness the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. until
Wednesday August 28, 1957 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
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City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
HELD AUGUST 28tli,1557
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned meeting in
the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at d:00 a.m. on August 28th,1957,
Mayor Peavey presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
ABSENT: Councilman: Temple
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager
Della Doyle, City Clerk
ORDINANCE N0. 49
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO
BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE-
GINNING JULY 1st, 1957•
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 49 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
ORDINANCE NO. 50
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1957•
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that further reading be waived.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 50 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
ORDINANCE 51
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1957, FOR THE LIGHTING
DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY.
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, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 51 be adopted.
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AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that authority be given to acquire a 1000 g.p.m.
pumper for the Fire Department from the City of Long Beach,
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meeting held August 23rd,
1957 be approved as presented.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that the maximum of $150.00 be allowed for exspenses
to those attending the League of California Cities to be held in San Francisco.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that the Council accept the invitation of the
Board of Directors of theChamber of Commerce to meet in a joint session at the
Pbwow at 12:00 o'clock noon on August 28th, 1957 and that this meeting be
adjourned to that time and place.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple
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