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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-12-09-57-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD DECEMBER 9, 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 December 9th, 1957, Mayor Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps, Peavey ABSENT: Councilmen: ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Bob Vollmer, Adm. Asst. Public Works Don Simpson, Assistant Engineer Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Tom Brown, Batt. Chief, Fire Prevention LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance Della Doyle, City Clerk Reverend Rodney Cogswell, First Presbyterian Church of Downey, gave the invocation. Chief Thos. H. Brown, of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, outlined the program activated by the Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week and Mayor Peavey introduced the sponsors of the awards being made to the winners of the essay contest conducted in the Downey School during the week. An award of a $25.00 bond was made to the following: STUDENT Tom Baker Dennis Kyger John Lillie Judy Hillyer Robert Resley, Jr. Sandra Boggs Mary Jane Zimmerman SCHOOL SPONSOR Downey High Earl Warren East Junior High North Jr. High South Jr. High West Jr. High Puis X. High Chamber of Commerce, Ed Koehler Lions Club, Dr. Lane Jr. Chanber of Commerce,Larry Chaney Soroptimist, Della Doyle Rotary, John Ezzell Kiwanis, Rev. Rodney Cogswell Optimist, Doublas Morrow Mayor Peavey.called for remarks regarding the petition presented by the property owners on Burns Avenue relative to the weed spray damage. Mrs Della Trenary, 7753 East Pivot Street, explained that the spray had not only damaged the plants and trees but had crept into the yards and contaminated the soil. Mr. King, City Manager, went on record that the spraying hid been done by the County, and the City was in no way responsible. Councilman Temple suggested that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, the City Manager, and the Director of Public Works to see if some possible arrangements could be made to effect a just settlement with the County and property owners. It was so ordered. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the following paragraph as recorded on the minutes of November 25,1957 (page 9) be deleted. "Minute action by the Council to paint the crosswalk across Imperial Highway at Orizaba Avenue was referred back to the Traffic Committee for further study." AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mayor Peavey ordered that the words "per sign" be deleted from the paragraph regarding the entrance signs as suggested by Rotary. As corrected, it should read $5000.00 entire cost of signs. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the minutes of November 25th, 1957 be Council Minutes 12/9/57 '�Gi7► approved as corrected. AYES: 5 Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Manager, Oren L. King, reviewed the applications for taxi permits and recommended that permits be issued to both applicants providing that the rates be stabilized at a lower minimum. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that permits be issued to Oca Booker, Downey Checker Cab; Oca Booker, Day & Nite Yellow Cab; and Southeast Taxi Company, (Wesley D. Ballard), providing that the minimum rates be stabilized at the lower minimum as presented on theapplications. AYES: 5 Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 The City Clerk read the following correspondence: The certification from the Secretary of State on Annexation #2 was presented. Formal notification of proposed Annexation No. 21 to Santa Fe Springs was presented. Formal notification of the intention to circulate a petition to incor- porate the area to be known as Little City. Letters of acknowledgement of receipt of Resolution N9. 172 regarding the reallocation of Federal Funds to California Highways were presented from Senator Kuckel, Congressmen Shelley and Doyle. Letters requesting an Ordinance prohibiting the sale of lewd literature were presented from the North Junior High School P. T. A.; Alameda P. T. A.;and Lynn L. Pace Elementary School. These were referred to the City Clerk for answers. A letter from the California National Guard signifying their intention to establish a company -sized unit in the City of Downey and asking cooperation cf the City in locating a suitable building. This letter was referred to the City Manager for any aid that could be given. ORDINANCE NO. 65 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 3186 THEREOF AND RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, Seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Dunnum, Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 65 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 66 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Commission Resolutions No.15 and 17 thru 21) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: Council Minutes 12/9/57 -2- AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 66 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ORDINANCE NO. 67 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICPAL CODE. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 16) Councilman Temple disqualified himself. 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: Giddings, Dunnum, 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. 67 be adopted: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple ORDINANCE NO. 68 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Commission Resolutions No. 8 and 14) 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: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 68 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 184 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF SAID CITY FROM THE LOS ANGELES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (Annexation No. 2) It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 12/9/57 -3- Z It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 184 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 185 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING A CERTAIN STREET WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE A MAJOR CITY STREET OTHER THAN A STATE HIGHWAY (Stewart -Gray and Paramount Boulevards) It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 185 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO.'WS30 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 #1099 -1259 -- $33,333.32) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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 WS 30 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS 31 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. ( #639 -672 -- $24,177.65) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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. VS 31 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Council Minutes 12/9/57 -4- RESOLUTION NO. WS 32 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 (#546 -637 -- $137,227.68) 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: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 32 be adopted: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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 BE ADDED TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI, A NEW PART RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, AUTO WRECKERS, AND JUNK DEALERS. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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 TO CHAPTER 5 ARTICLE VI, A NEW PART RELATING TO DEALERS IN OLD GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM, OR OTHER PRECIOUS METAL OBJECTS. 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: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 It was moved by Councilmen Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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 TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI, A NEW PART TO BE DESIGNATED PART 5 AND RELATING TO PUBLIC BATHS AND MASSAGE PARLORS. Council (Minutes 12/9/57 -5- 239 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: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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: Giddings, Dunnum, 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 CHAPTER 8 TO ARTICLE II RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following votes that further reading be waived: AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, 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: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Mayor Peavey was excused at 8 :45 p.m., and Mayor Pro - Tempore Dunnum presided at the remainder of the meeting. 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 4120" AND RELATING TO LEWD PICTURES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND BOOKS. 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: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 4121 THROUGH 4124 RELATING TO RADIO RECEIVERS AND INTERFERENCE THEREWITH AND BROADCASTING. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced: Council Minutes 12/9/57 -6- 240 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the Plans and Specifications for traffic signals at the intersections of: Florence Avenue and Woodruff Avenue and Imperial Highway and Ardis Avenue be approved as presented by the Director of Public Works and that authority be given to call for bid thereon. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that the bids for legal advertising be referred to the City Attorney for further study. The Engineering Division requested authorization to circulate a petition for the installation of sidewalks on a portion of Samoline Avenue through the formation of a City Improvement District. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that authority be given to circulate a petition for the installation of sidewalks on a portion of Samoline Avenue through the formation of a City Improvement District. The agreement with the Junior Chamber of Commerce was presented for Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the agreement to pay to the Junior Chamber of Commerce $600.00 per annum, payable quarterly, be approved: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the City Manager be given authority to sign the contract with the Water Companies now servicing the Annexation #2. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mr. King requested a transfer of funds from the Engineering Department to the Finance Department to finance the accounting and overhead on Public Works Capital Projects. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the transfer of twenty -eight hundred ($28,000.00) from account #9- 4040 -177 to account #9- 2031 -111 to allow for the addition of one bookkeeping machine operator and one temporary typist clerk in the Finance Department: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey The Traffic Committee Report was presented. The City Attorney was requested to prepare Resolutions to effect the installation of Boulevard "Stop" signs an Stewart and Gray Road at Rives Avenue and on Woodruff Avenue at Cecelia Street and on Eglise Avenue at Woodruff Avenue and to construct channelization on Eglise at Woodruff Avenue to improve the angle of intersection and a "Stop" sign on Pagnborn at Cecelia. Council Minutes 12/9/57 -7- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that an over -head signal be installed at the intersection of Imperial Highway and LaReina Avenue and pedestrian "walk" and "wait" signals be installed on the standard on either side of the roadway to be pedestrian actuated if the School District will contribute a minimum of 50% of the cost. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey The Council requested that a letter of commendation and Best Wishes for '^ the continued success of the season be sent to the Downey High School Football team signed by the Mayor and City Manager. Mr. King gave a report on the Citizens Tax Committee's activities and assured Council that they were working with the committees in the entire area. A luncheon was tentatively set for December 17th, 1957 with the Press representatives as guests. Council requested that a letter of thanks be sent to the City of Hunt- ington Park for their participation in our First Anniversary Celebration. A letter signed by the Stonewood Disposal Service, the Lemons Disposal Service, and the Rio Hondo Disposal Service, requesting an increase in rate of garbage collection within the City of Downey, was presented. The Council went on record that if there was to be any change in the rates, the existing contract would be terminated and bids called for to re- establish the agreements. The Mayor Pro - Tempore requested this be taken under submission. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM? The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: AYE'S: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that said Ordinance be introduced: AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey There being no further business, the meeting adjourned until 8 :00 p.m. December 10th, 1957 in the Downey High School to meet with the School Trustees. CITY Council Minutes 12/9/57 -8-