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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-12-58-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD MAY 12th, 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 May 12th, 1958. Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presided. PRESENT: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Temple, Dunnum ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Richard G. Barhite, Director of Public Works Dan McNutt, City Planner Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Simpson, Assistant Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety The invocation was given by Reverend Norman Smith. Mayor Dunnum announced that now was the time and this was the place for the Public Hearing regarding Zone Exception Case #47; H. W. Pasko, 10310 S. Paramount Boulevard. Mr. H. W. Pasko presented visual plans for the structure that he pro- posed to use on the property and requested that letters from adjoining pro- perty owners be read. The City Clerk read letters from John Berkes, 10314 South Paramount Boulevard; Anthony N. Shasha, 103042 South Paramount Boule- vard; and Carl F. Shasha, 10304 Paramount Boulevard. After some discussion regarding the parking facilities on the property, the Mayor called for any comments in opposition to this exception. The following spoke in opposition to the exception: B. H. Light, 10308 Samoline John Barr, 10408 Samoline John Patak, 7949 Irwingrove Irvin Wade, 7950 Irwingrove Charles Bartlett, 7959 Irwingrove It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the matter be taken under submission: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings Councilman Stamps requested Dan McNutt, City Planner, to outline the thinking of the Planning Commission in their decision. Mr. McNutt reviewed the fact that the Planning Commission denied the request because of the multiple use of business and residential uses outlined for the proposed structure. Mr. John Ezzell of the Rotary Internationalof Downey and Mr. Leon Emerson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the City Council with a framed "4 -Way Test" placque to be used in the Council Chambers. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that the minutes of the meeting held on May 5th, 1958 be approved as presented. Mr. William Troy, chairman of the Sanitation Committee, introduced Council Minutes 5/12/58 the members of the Sanitation Committee that were present and submitted the following recommendation of the committee on the award of bid of the refuse and garbage disposal: That the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidders, i.e.: Zone #1 Lemons Disposal Zone #2 Andrew V. Hohn Zone #3 Rio Hondo Disposal .--r Mayor Dunnum relinquished the gavel to Mayor Pro - Tempore Temple to preside over the following awards inasmuch asst one time he had represented one of the bidders and did not wish to be open to any criticism in any de- cision. Mayor Pro - Tempore Temple presided over the following actions: It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that the recommendations made by the Sanitation Committee from the summary of the bids as opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 12th, 1958 be accepted and that the bids be awarded to the best and lowest bidders as follows: The City Clerk read a letter from Burke, Williams & Sorensen outlining the activities and duties as performed by the City Attorney, Royal M. Sorensen, during the past months and requesting that the retainer fee be $750.00 per month instead of the existing $600.00. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the request of $750.00 per month retainer fee be granted to Burke, Williams, and Sorensen; effective July 1, 1958. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Single Multiple Multiple Units None 1 ABSENT: Family Units - Each Additional Dwellings First Unit Unit Each Total Each Total Each Total Zone 1, Lemons Disposal $1.1666 $7,481.12 $ .50 $32.50 $ .50 $227.50 Zone 2, Andrew V. Hohn 1.08 7,423.92 .80 103.20 .80 673.50 Zone 3, Rio Hondo Disposal 1.10 5,826.70 1.10 80.30 .55 278.85 and that agreement be executed with each of the bidders. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Temple,Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings 1 ABSTAIN: Councilman: Dunnum The City Clerk read a letter from Burke, Williams & Sorensen outlining the activities and duties as performed by the City Attorney, Royal M. Sorensen, during the past months and requesting that the retainer fee be $750.00 per month instead of the existing $600.00. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the request of $750.00 per month retainer fee be granted to Burke, Williams, and Sorensen; effective July 1, 1958. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Temple, Peavey, Dunnum 0 ` NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings A letter from the Rio San Gabriel Civic Association was read requesting that copies of council minutes, financial statements, committee reports, etc. be mailed to the Association. Mayor Dunnum again stated that all information was available to any and all citizens in the City Clerk's office, and there will be no separate mailings. The council minutes will be posted on the bulletin board in the corridor of the City Hall, and there will be copies in the City Library. The City Attorney reiterated his previous statement that the Council was under no obligation to furnish copies of said minutes to individuals or organizations. A letter was read regarding the resignation of LeRoy H. Showalter from the Finance Committee. The City Council accepted Mr. Showalters resignation with regret and extended best wishes for his future success in his new under- taking. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the committee should be enlarged by one additional member. Mr. Blayne Hutchison and Mr. Murray Tanner were nomi- nated and approved by the followirg vote of the Council: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSEB'T: Councilman: Giddings Council Minutes 5 /12/58 -2- 3 1. A letter from Santa Fe Springs was read expressing appreciation for the courtesy shown the members of their Fire Study Committee. A letter was read announcing the meeting of the Subcommittee on Highway Directional Signing of the Joint Interim Committee on Highway Problems to be held on Monday, May 26th, 1958. The City Manager announced that there would be a representative from the City present at the meeting. The City Clerk presented a petition regarding Zone Exception Case #22 ,�. (Rawlins). This case has had a public hearing and a ruling from the Council. The City Attorney announced that there was no provision for the reopening of this case. Mr. King reported that contact had been made with Mr. Rawlins and that plans were being made to use the disputed property for recreational purposes. There were three (3) requests for parades presented to Council. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that permits be issued for the following parades: Downey 4 -Way Test Committee, May 17th, 1958 Downey Jr. Athletic Association, June 7th, 1958 Committee to elect Gladys Hall to Assembly for the 69th District, May 24, 1958 A petition was presented by the City Clerk regarding the unsanitary conditions created in the southwestern area of Downey by the flies. This matter was referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works for investigation and recommendation. A letter from the Housing and Home Finance Agency was read denying the request for funds as requested by the City of Downey for advance planning. A letter from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce was read announcing the Southern California Water Conference sponsored by the Water and Power Committee of the Chamber to be held at the Statler- Hilton Hotel on May 27th. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that funds be made available to any of the councilmen wishing to attend this meeting. A letter from'the Stonewood Shopping Center was read regarding the abandonment of certain easements of ingress and egress. RESOLUTION NO. 237 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY. The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolu- tion No. 237 be adopted: 3 AYES: A letter from W. C. Backus was read offering the building at 8351 -3 ^ East 2nd Street for sale to the city. Councilman: It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that an appraisal be made of the property: 3 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Temple, Dunnum 1 NOES: Councilman: Stamps 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings A letter from the Housing and Home Finance Agency was read denying the request for funds as requested by the City of Downey for advance planning. A letter from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce was read announcing the Southern California Water Conference sponsored by the Water and Power Committee of the Chamber to be held at the Statler- Hilton Hotel on May 27th. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that funds be made available to any of the councilmen wishing to attend this meeting. A letter from'the Stonewood Shopping Center was read regarding the abandonment of certain easements of ingress and egress. RESOLUTION NO. 237 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY. The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolu- tion No. 237 be adopted: 3 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Temple, Dunnum 1 NOES: Councilman: Stamps 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings Mr. King reported on the property recommended to be used as the City Yard. Mayor Dunnum turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro - Tempore Temple to preside during the ensuing discussion and action. Council Minutes 5/12/58 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 238 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, 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. 238 be adopted: 3 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Temple, Stamps, 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings 1 ABSTAIN: Councilman: Dunnum Mr. King reported on the progress of the budget and asked that pro- cedure be established by the adoption. It was suggested and so ordered that the budget be presented first to the Finance Committee for approval and then presented at a joint meeting of the Council, Finance Committee, and the Administration for final consideration. Mr. King announced that Student in Government Day for the Senior High School would be May 26th, 1958,and for Earl Warren High, the day would be June 9th, 1958. A report on the lighting of the parking lot on New Street between 2nd and 3rd Street was made. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that approval be granted for the installation of two (2) 20,000 lumen lights. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Temple, Stamps, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 90 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING.TO CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE II A NEW PART TO BE DESIGNATED "PUBLIC LIBRARY" AND CONSISTING OF SECTIONS #2420 THROUGH #2426. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Temple, Stamps, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 90 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Temple, Stamps, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 91 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO ARTICLE IV, WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO SOUND TRUCKS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 5/12/58 -4- ..3213 -s It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 91 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ARTICLE IV, WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO HANDBILLS. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 92 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING.SECTIONS #4112 and 4113 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO POSSESSION OF WEAPONS BY MINORS. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 93 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman Giddings ORDINANCE NO. 94 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 AS SECTION 4127 AND RELATING TO BETTING PARAPHERNALIA. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 94 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE VI THEREOF ANEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 7 AND RELATING TO FIRE AND CLOSING -OUT SALES. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 5/12/58 -5- It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE VI THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 6 AND RELATING TO AUCTION SALES. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum A NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 239 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING FOR MUTUAL AID OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 146. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, 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. 239 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 240 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 23455 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN OFFERED. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, 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. 240 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 241 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 24291 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, secanded 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. 241 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings Council Minutes 5 /12/58 -6- RESOLUTION NO.WS 61 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. ( #2806 -2996 -- $41,445.42) 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. WS 61 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO.WS 62 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. ( #1618 -1712 -- $26,019.85) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 62 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT:. Councilman: Giddings '^ It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed that the sewers be accepted on Tract No. 23734 and Tract No. 23900 and that the bonds be released. A summary of the bids and cost break -down on Contract No. 6 (Dunrobin Street Improvement) was presented. It was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, J. S. Walker, for $7,020.80. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to J. S. Walker for $7,020.80, the lowest and best .bidder for the Dunrobin Street Improvement. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman:' Giddings It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the plans and specifications be approved for special pave -out contracts and authority to call for bids be given: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ' •� It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that an agreement be approved providing for the acquisition of certain street rights of way by the County of Los Angeles of tax delinquent parcels. (1. Century Blvd., 2. Dolan Ave., 3. Woodruff Ave.) 4 AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that an agreement be approved providing for the Lo's Angeles County to continue to operate that portion of the Gardendale Council Minutes 5/12/58 -7- ., Lighting District within the City of Downey until June 30, 1958, at which time operation of the Gardendale Lighting District will automatically re- vert to the Downey City. Councilman Stamps went on record in favor of acquiring land as soon as possible for the City Yards. Councilman Temple extended an invitation to the Council to attend the opening game of the Downey Little League, Saturday, May 17th, 1958. Councilman Temple presented three copies of "Black Bonanza" - in behalf of the Union Oil Company - to the City Library. This book covers the history of early California and the Union Oil Company. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. City C Council Minutes 5/12/58 -8- �- r J��