HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-24-58-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
HELD FEBRUARY 24,1958
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 February 24th, 1958.
Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presided.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works
Robert Vollmer, Adm. Assistant of Public Works
Don Simpson, Assistant Engineer
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Dan McNutt, City Planner
LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
The invocation was given by Reverend Epp, of the Immanuel Mennonite Church,
Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and
passed that the minutes of the meeting hid on February 10th, 1958 be approved
as presented.
The City Clerk read the following correspondence:
A letter of appreciation from the City of Norwalk for the performance of
the Downey Police and other units in assisting in the recent plane disaster in
the City of Norwalk.
A letter from Royal M. Sorensen regarding his attending the Attorneys'
Department of the League of California Cities conference.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that Mr. Sorensen be allowed $50.00 for expenses
to attend the League of California Cities' meeting to be held in Palo Alto
from April 23rd through April 25, 1958.
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
0 NOES:
A letter from Royal M. Sorensen regarding membership in NIMLO (National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers). This letter was referred to the City
Manager for further action.
A letter from Betty and Ralph Lucci regarding Zone Exception Case No. 42
was read.
Announcement was made of the Board of Director, League of California Cities
to be held on March 6th, 1958 at the Rodger Young Auditorium in Los Angeles.
A report of the Wednesday's flood, February 19th, 1958, in the vicinity of
Pico Vista and Cecelia was read.
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan, 10747 Pico Vista and Mr. T. D. Gough, 10806 Pico Vista
•-ft reported on the conditions in the area, and a meeting was set for Wednesday,
February 26th, 1958 at 5 :15 P.M. for the Director of Public Works and the City
Manager to meet with the residents of the area to endeavor to work out a satis-
factory solution of the drainage problems.
Mayor Dunnum introduced Edward W. Koehler, Executive Secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, who presented Award of Merit to Councilman Giddings,
Councilman Peavey, Assistant City Manager Glenn Kendall, and City Clerk Della
Doyle.
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ORDINANCE NO. 82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, TO BE DESIG-
NATED SECTION 9234.1 AND RELATING TO WATER MAINS.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 82 be adopted:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
ORDINANCE NO. 83
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 2505 THROUGH 2505.1
RELATING TO A SPECIAL DEPOSIT FUND.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 83 be adopted:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
ORDINANCE NO. 84
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6560 OF THE DOWNEY MUNI-
CIPAL CODE,-WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PRIVATE
PATROL BADGES.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps,
seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 84 be adopted
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
ORDINANCE NO. 85
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ON
DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 2504 THROUGH 2504.1
RELATING TO A PARKING METER FUND.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 85 be adopted:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
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ORDINANCE -N0. 86
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 3186 RELATING TO RESTRICTED
SPEED LIMITS.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 86 be adopted:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 2528, 2530, AND 2531 OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS
RELATE TO THE DRAWING OF WARRANTS.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps,
seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 3186 RELATING TO RESTRICTED
SPEED LIMITS.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and
passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING. (New Street)
The resolution was read by title only, and after some discussion, it
was referred to the Traffic Committee for further study.
RESOLUTION NO. 208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING. (Imperial Highway)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 208 be adopted:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
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RESOLUTION NO. 209
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY REQUESTING THE ABATEMENT OF THE CRITICAL
FLOOD HAZARD AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKEWOOD
BOULEVARD AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 209 be adopted:
4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum
0 NOES:
1 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey
The Director of Public Works outlined the drainage problem in the City
of Downey and after some discussion, the Council requested that resolutions
be drawn asking immediate cooperation of the County in alleviating the most
perilous areas.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID
TO CITIES FUNDS ON STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AND
PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, AND AN APPURTENANT DRAINAGE
EASEMENT WITHIN THR CITY OF DOWNEY.
The resolution was read by title only.
The following people spoke in opposition to the action outlined in the
above mentioned resolution, stating that the water so diverted will be a po-
tential hazard to other properties on Cole and Myrtle:
Mr. Herman L. Bowen of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
2103 Morning
Mr. Deryl Shumway, 7915 Cole Street, Attorney
Mr. Jerome M. Page, 12005 Samoline
Mr. Fred Truxa, 12116 Smallwood Avenue
Councilman Peavey took his place at 8 :30 P.M.
After some discussion, Mayor Dunnum appointed Mr. Bowen and Mr. Shumway
to head a committee to work with the Director of Public Works and the City
Manager, Oren L. King, to recommend a 'solution that would be most satisfactory
to the existing problem.
RESOLUTION NO. 210
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY TO CHANGE THE
CHARACTER OF THE CENTER LINE ON FIRESTONE BOULEVARD.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps,
seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 210 be adopted:
5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum
0 NOES:
0 ABSENT:
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RESOLUTION NO. WS 46
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. (#994 thru #1021 - $18,608.71)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 46 be adopted:
5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum
0 NOES:
0 ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. WS 47
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 #1916 thru #2091 - $38,749.59)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 47 be adopted:
5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum
0 NOES:
0 ABSENT:
Summary of the bids for the award of Contract No. 4 "Welcome to Downey"
signs as opened Friday, February 21, 1958 at 10:00 a.m. were presented.
Inasmuch as the bid presented by Chief Neon was incomplete, and the bid
presented by Attract- O -Lite Sign Company submitted no bid bond, it was re-
commended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder Anderson Electric.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed by the following vote that irregularity in the bid bond from Anderson
Electric be waived inasmuch as the bid was made on 5 signs:
5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum
0 NOES:
0 ABSENT:
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to Anderson Electric on
the basis of a minimum of 5 signs at $1,000.00 per sign.
5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum
0 NOES:
0 ABSENT:
City Manager King gave the report of the Sanitation Committee and
recommended that Deihl Evans Company, auditing firm, be employed to audit
the books of the three contractors to ascertain the actual financial situation.
It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed by the following vote that an amount not to exceed $400.00 be allowed
for an audit of the Sanitation Contractors so that the City may ascertain the
financial situation to better analyze the problems.
5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum
0 NOES:
0 ABSENT:
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Councilman Peavey inquired as to the progress being made on the master
plan for the City of Downey. City Planner Dan McNutt reported that the maps
were now in the office, and he was working with the school, and work was
proceeding. Councilman Peavey suggested that the work start in the area
of Paramount Boulevard inasmuch as there were many zoning problems in that
area.
It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and
passed that since many of the post office addresses of residents now within
the city limits of Downey are still being serviced by various post offices,
the City Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution requesting that said
post office addresses be changed to read "Downey" and that copies be sent to
the Post Master General, the two (2) California Senators, Representative Doyle,
Postmaster Powell of Downey, the Postmaster of San Francisco, and the Chamber
of Commerce.
Leon Emerson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reported that the
Chamber was also taking action on this matter.
Mr. James Lynch inquired as to the action that could be taken to circulate
a petition to improve Leeds Street.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and
passed that authority be given to circulate a petition for the improvement
of Leeds Street.
Chief of Police Robinson presended a proposed resolution for mutual aid
that is being presented to all cities within the pact. It asked for favorable
reaction but requested that it not be adopted until presented to the entire
area.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 :30 p.m.
City Cle k Mayor
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