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Minutes-07-14-58-Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF D©WNEY HELD JULY 14th, 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 July 14th, 1958. Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presided. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Stamps, Dunnum ABSENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered that the meeting adjourn to the cafetorium. PRESENT: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Dunnum ABSENT: Councilmen: None ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Dan McNutt, City Planner Richard G. Barhite, Director of Public Works Robert Vollmer, Asst Adm. of Public Works Loren Morgan, Deputy Police Chief Donald Simpson, Assistant City Engineer Wm. Goggin, Assistant City Planner LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance A. C. Gabriel, Purchasing Agent Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Wilma C. Erickson, Deputy City Clerk The Reverend Rodney Cogswell, First Presbyterian Church, gave the invo- cation. Mayor Dunnum called on Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson to present cer- tificates to the Police personnel; however, before the presentations were made, Chief Robinson called on the mayor for a few words. Mayor Dunnum congratulated the Police Department for their wonderful work during their first year. He stated that the City is proud of the Police Depart- ment's accomplishments, their relationships within the department itself, and their relationships with the Citizens of Downey. Having good, qualified men is important, and having good equipment and good relations within the department and with other officers is also very important. Mayor Dunnum stated that the City Council wishes to pay tribute to the Chief of Police and each man on the force and in the department. Ivan A. Robinson paid tribute to the newspaper reporters, the Personnel Board, and other distinguished guests. Before presenting the new officers with their Code of Ethics, Chief Robinson read the code for the benefit of the citizens present. Certificates were presented to Police personnel who have served their one -year probationary period. Mr. King and Mayor Dunnum presented Certificates to Department Heads and other employees who have served the City for one year. Mayor Dunnum announced that the close of the fiscal year also brought to a close his term as mayor and was pleased to report that the new mayor would take over the city's duties in a sound financial condition. As of July 1, 1958 there was a surplus of lk million dollars with which to secure the stability of our city. Yet, because of the uncertainty of the source of the city's income, he thought serious consideration should be given to a more reliable source of income such as property taxes. He suggested that a study be made with the Council Minutes 7/14/58 -1- 363 Finance Advisory Committee and the Council to explore this matter further. After 12 years of existance, the City of Downey is providing services that are being provided by cities of much longer age and duration. The Police Department, as seen today, is celebrating their first anniversary; it is an excellent department with exceptional rating. The Fire Department has an excellent department which has, during the past two months, been put to very severe tests and met all the expectations and better. The Mutual Aid Pact has proved that we have standby equipment and man power which provides Downey with more than adequate protection. Other departments, though not as colorful and not as much in the news, are, nevertheless, very essential. Much has been done, and he recommended that we increase efforts to correct the water problem. Mayor Dunnum extended his thanks to the Councilmen, Mr. King, and each of the Department Heads, and the entire personnel for their cooperation and friend- liness that had bean extended to him as Mayor of the City of Downey. He also thanked the Citizens of Downey who had worked with him. Mayor Dunnum presented Certificates of Recognition to the first mayor, James L. Stamps, and the second mayor, Hollis M. Peavey. After the presentations, Mayor Dunnum officially resigned his position as mayor. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Mayor Dunnum's resignation be accepted with regrets; that Mayor Dunnum has given to the City of Downey much of his time and efforts and has served this office as an outstanding mayor: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Councilman Temple be elected as the next mayor: .-•. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Dunnum 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 ABSTAIN: Councilman: Temple It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Councilman Giddings be elected as next mayor pro- tempore: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 ABSTAIN: Councilman: Giddings Mayor Temple expressed his appreciation for his appointment to mayor's office and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Councilman Dunnum for his duties as mayor for the past six months. In accepting the office, Mayor Temple challenged the Council and the Citizens of Downey to continue working together as they have in the past for the continued success and growth of Downey. Mr. Walter Dufresne presented James L. Stamps with a Boy Scouts of America Century Club Certificate, which certificate indicates that he has given at least $100.00 towards benefits for Boy Scouts of America. Mayor Temple stated that the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. having arrived, this was the time and the place for hearing protests or objections against the improve- ment of Dempster Avenue and Prichard Street as described in Resolution of Inten- tion #256. It was established that the City Clerk had the following affidavits relative to the hearing: (1) Affidavit of publication (2) Affidavit of posting (3) Affidavit of mailing Council Minutes 7/14/58 -2- • Kiffl It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps,and so ordered that the affidavits of publication, posting, and mailing be received and filed. The City Clerk informed the Mayor that no written protests had been filed. The Mayor inquired whether anyone wished to be heard on the matter. There being no one, it was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 265 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON DEMPSTER AVENUE AND PRICHARD STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 256. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 265 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced that this was the time and place for the hearing on Zone Exception Case #56. Mr. Dan McNutt gave a report on the case as approved by the Planning Commission. (Nesrella T. Johns - Hoag, 10512 Paramount) The following people spoke against the Zone Exception Case #56: M. K. Heine, 10324 Samoline J. M. Barr, 10408 Samoline B. H. Light, 10308 Samoline S. Belavich, 10432 Samoline Mr. Hoag spoke in behalf of the Zone Exception Case #56. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the hearing be closed: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the action of the Planning Commission in granting Zone Exception #56 be affirmed: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Giddings, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Temple announced that the hearing on Zone Exception Case #64 (Lottie K. Myers - Bowling Alley, Florence & Rives) was now open for protests. Mr. Robert T. Whitman, 7818 Irwingrove Drive, spoke against the denial. Mrs. B. Rockhoff, 7841 Baysinger stated that she had circulated the peti- tions against the Zone Exception #64 and wanted it to go on record that she did not use any pressure tactics in obtaining the signatures. Mr. Alexander Lewis, 1551 East Florence, Los Angeles acted as spokesman for the denial of Zone Case #64. Mr. Whitman was allowed a five - minute rebuttal period. Council Minutes 7/14/58 -3- 3G5 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that-the hearing on Zone Exception Case #64 be closed. Mr. McNutt gave a report on the Planning Commission's findings in their decision to deny Zone Exception Case #64. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the action and the decision of the Planning Commission in denying the Zone Exception Case #64 be affirmed: .� 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 ABSTAIN: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that the minutes of June 23rd and June 30, 1958 be approved as presented. The City Clerk read the following correspondence: A letter from the State of California Disaster Office indicating they are pleased that the City of Downey Civil Defense and Disaster Council, established by our Ordinance No. 95 has been duly certified as an "accredited disaster coun- cil" by Governor Goodwin J. Knight, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1535.6 of the California Disaster Act, and assuring the City Council of their cooperation in any capacity in which they may be of assistance in the development of our local program and its integration into the statewide operational plan. Received and filed. A letter from Mr. V. Wallace Langford of Anthony & Langford stating that he would like to appear before the Council at their earliest convenience and present their qualifications to reorganize the Civic Center. A letter from Clarence Murphy, Chairman of the Pupil Safety Study Committee, recommending that an overpass be built at the intersection of Smallwood Street over Imperial Highway at Imperial Park; that a boulevard stop sign be installed at the intersection of Adwen and Rives (On Rives where Adwen intersects Rives on the west); that after the signal at LaReina and Imperial has been proved satis- factory, an identical signal be installed at the corner of Rives Avenue and Florence; and that sidewalks be installed on all major and secondary streets in the City of Downey. This was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report. A letter from Frank G. Bonelli, Board of Supervisors, stating that he was making a study of the distribution of funds from the Consolidated Fire Protec- tion District and parking meter revenues from the County to the City of Downey. Received and filed. A petition representing 100% of the residents of the 9100 and 9200 Block, Arrington Avenue, protesting the opening of Arrington Avenue as the entrance or exit to the property purchased by the Park Commission for a park. Referred back to the City Manager. A letter from the University of California announcing a Conference on Metropolitan Problems to be held at the Hotel Claremont, Berkeley, July 24 -25, 1958 and covering the Problem of Organizing for Services and Functions in Metropolitan Areas. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that expenditures be authorized to send two coun- cilmen to represent the City of Downey at the Conference on Metropolitan Pro- blems in Berkeley, California: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None A letter from Jim Bannister of the Herald American inviting the City Official and administrators to the ground- breaking ceremonies of the new Firestone Center at 10:30 A.M., Thursday morning, July 17th. Received and filed. Council Minutes 7/14/58 -4- • c A letter of protest from Mrs. M. L. Sammartano in connection with Zone Exception Case #65 (10 -unit apartment house as motel with plastic or neon signs) . It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the action of the Planning Commission to deny Zone Exception Case #65 be upheld: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0--+ 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None A letter from Arthur W. Crawford of the Rio San Gabriel Civic Association, Downey, California requesting help in remedying bad conditions at the residence of Mrs. Leora Peterson, 9500 East Florence Avenue, which conditions include health and fire hazards and possibly child neglect. He suggested this should have immediate attention. This was referred to the City Manager's office for proper action. A letter written by Mr. King to the Lemons Disposal Company stating that if they do not pick up garbage and refuse on the designated days, it will be necessary to refer this for Council action in connection with the legal ter- mination of your contract. Ordered filed. ORDINANCE NO. 103 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Commission Resoltions #30, 33, and 35) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 103 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 104 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE III THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 6. (Water Mains) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 104 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 2503 THROUGH 2503.2 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF AN EQUIPMENT FUND. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/14/58 -5- 3' ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING SECTION 2530 AND AMENDING SECTION 2531 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO WARRANTS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Dunnum, Temple 1 NOES: Councilman: Peavey 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING,SECTIONS 2100 AND 2101 OF THE DOWNEY MUNCIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO COUNCIL MEETINGS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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 said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 4103 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 7208 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO SANITARY SEWERS. The ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 5 AYRS: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 266 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING THE NEED FOR BETTER TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 7/14/58 -6- Yri I *1 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 266 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 267 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CHANGING THE NAME OF THIRD STREET FROM WEST OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD EASTERLY, TO STONEWOOD STREET. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman. Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 267 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 268 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 268 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 269 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF BIRCHDALE AVENUE, SAID PORTION LYING NORTHERLY OF SIXTH STREET. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 269 be adopted and the date of hearing be set for 8:00 P.M., August 11th, 1958: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 270 .--, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF A STORM DRAIN BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. (Hollydale A) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 270 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/14/58 -7- Fy- RESOLUTION NO. 271 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 24446 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND. (Batestelli) The resolutbn was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, �• seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 271 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 272 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN "OFFICIAL MAP" FOR LOT 17 AND A PORTION OF LOT 6 OF BIXBY'S SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE RANCHO LOS CERRITOS, PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 2, PAGES 234 -235 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 272 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None '-" 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 74 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. ( #3542 -3722 -- $423,162.90) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 74 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. .-. ( #3723 -3747 -- $1,724.04) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 75 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/14/58 -8- qfi RESOLUTION NO. WS 76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #3748 -3750 -- $29.27) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 76 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #1976 -2015 -- $4,993.65) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that further reading ve waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 77 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None '-ft RESOLUTION NO. WS 78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #2016 -2024 -- $23,126.69) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 78 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Counciliften: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #2025 -2068 -- $6,065.01) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and gassed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 79 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/14/58 -9- L�J 311 RESOLUTION NO. WS 80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #2069 -2082 -- $21,808.24) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 80 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #3532 -3537 -- $898.65) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that further reading be waived. Ift It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 81 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that approval be given the Grace Baptist Church to obtain a parade permit for July 19, 1958 at 3:30 P.M. for one hour: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that the improvements in Tract #20168 be accepted: (I. V. Phelan - Yankey Street & Sarabeth Street) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that approval be given the Dempster Avenue Sewer Extension and authority be given to use up to $1,500 from the newly created Sewer Extension Fund for this purpose: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps,Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Manager presented the Bid Summation of bids as opened at 10:00 A.M., July 14th, 1958, and upon his recommendation it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the contract to widen Paramount Boulevard north of Quoit Street be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, A -1 Contractors, for the amount of $6,187.75, subject to the approval of the State Highway Department, and all other bids refused: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/14/58 -10- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that in accordance with the recommendations of the Engineering Department the bid for Contract #10 (Installation of Traffic Signals at the inter- section of Imperial Highway and Rives Avenue) be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Electric and Machinery Service, Inc., for the amount of $6,276.00: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that approval be given the Agreement for Jail Service with the City of South Gate on the same basis as before: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Public Safety Committee Report was referred back to the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered that authority be given to prepare Plans and Specifications for the 10th Street Improvement No. 18. It was recommended by Mr. King that the street paveouts on Woodruff Avenue northerly of Firestone Boulevard and Foster Road easterly of Bellflower Boulevard be approved and that the City Council authorize the cost of these two projects totaling $9, 994.00 be charged against Account No. 1- 4130 -681, Cooperative Streets Projects. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that approval be given on the steet paveouts on Woodruff Avenue northerly of Firestone Boulevard and Foster Road easterly of Bellflower Boulevard and authority be given to charge the cost of these two projects, $9,994.00, against Account No. 1- 4130 -681, Cooperative Street Projects. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was recommended by Mr. King that Plan #2,covering concrete cross gutter with slots instead of the dry well, be installed at the intersection of Quill Drive and Rives Avenue, resulting in a savings of approximately $75.00, and authority be given to charge the cost of $900.00 against the Street Improvement Fund for major streets, Account No. 1- 4130 -681. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Plan #2 as recommended by the City Manager be approved and that authority be given to charge the cost of $900.00 against the Street Improvement Fund for major streets, Account No. 1- 4130 -681: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was recommended by the City Manager that the City Council adjourn to Thursday, July 17th, 1958, at 8:00 A.M. to meet with the Downey Elementary School Board to complete the transaction of the purchase of the City Hall property from .•-. the Elementary School District. So ordered. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum that the City Attorney draw up a resolu- tion establishing the procedure and cost of filing an appeal or public hearing to the Council and the cost of transcripts. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was suggested by Councilman Giddings that something should be done to encourage citizens to put in bushes on certain streets to beautify Downey. It was recommended that a City Beautification Committee be established and two appointees made from each district at the next meeting. Council Minutes 7/14/58 -11- 0 Councilman Dunnum referred to his previous motion regarding appeals to the City Council regarding Planning Commission's decisions and stated that those making appeals must present new and additional evidence that was not available at the hearings of the Planning Commission. It was agreed unanimously by the Council. Mr. King was asked to explain to the press this decision regarding Planning Commission appeals. —� Councilman Peavey stated that he did not think streets should be blocked to detour the traffic away from drive -ins, but that they should clean up the situation and regulate the traffic by an ordinance or some other way. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that recent minute action closing off Pomering Road should be rescinded: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Peavey recommended that the City Manager, Chief of Police, and the City Attorney get together for a solution regarding right -hand turns and left -hand turns, with the idea that the traffic be channeled to Firestone Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum that Mr. King, accompanied by one of the Councilmen, should represent the City of Downey at the Contract Cities' meeting at Pico - Rivera, Wednesday, July 16th, 1958. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Councilman Peavey was asked to accompany Mr. King. We had been invited to participate in the hearing of the Interim Assembly Committee and in that connection, Councilman Peavey asked that we recommend to them to repeal the law which forces the cities to withdraw from the Fire District within one year from the time of incorporation. Mr. King was asked to draw up a reportto the Interim Committee. The City Council appointed Councilman Dunnum as representative, and Council- man Peavey as alternate, to attend the Central Water District meetings. Mayor Temple asked for a report on the Stewart & Grey drainage problem and requested that the Dugan petition be entered in the file. Mr. Barhite stated that the report was ready and could be considered at the next regular council meeting. Mrs. Edna Mae Leach read a letter from J. W. McMichael and James F. Boyle requesting refunds for certain sums for license, plan check, and building permit amounting to $306.50, for the twenty -unit apartment which was to have been erected on Mrs. Leach's second - street property. Ordered received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that the City Council of the City of Downey authorize the purchase of the Leach property known and described as: That part of the tract of the Downey Land Association, commonly called and known as Lot 11 and the easterly 50 feet (as measured along the front and back lines) of Lot 9, Block 7 of said tract, in the City of Downey, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 2, page 434, Miscellaneous Records, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The map of the Downey Land Association Tract, as recorded, shows no subdivision of Block 7 into lots, but the original map shows said block to be 570 feet by 300 feet and subdivided into lots identical with Blocks 9 and 10 shown on the recorded map. for the amount of $38,000.00 as offered by Mrs. Edna Mae Leach, owner of said property; the seller to provide Policy of Title Insurance showing a clear, un- encumbered title; the seller and the buyer to bear escrow charges equally; taxes to be prorated as of close of escrow; any easements, restrictions, reservations to be subject to the approval of our City Attorney; escrow to close at earliest possible date; escrow to be handled through the Security First National Bank. Council Minutes 7/14/58 -12- 374 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and so ordered that,upon the recordation of a grant deed conveying the title of sub- ject property to the City of Downey, the City Attorney be authorized to dismiss the pending condemnation suit against Mrs. Edna Mae Leach's second - street pro- perty as outlined in Resolution No. 260. Mr. J. M. Barr, 10408 Samoline, spoke against Mr. Miner, member of the Planning Commission, stating that Mr. Miner was voicing his opinions on Zone Exceptions before the hearings were held. Special reference was made to Zone --. Exception Case #56 (Nesrella T. Johns - Hoag, 10512 Paramount), stating that Mr. Miner had talked to Mr. White regarding his opinions before this Case ever came up. Mr. C. H. Cochran, 9333 Gotham; J. J. Kilroy, 10538 Woodruff; and J. F. Pohl, 9315 Gotham, again inquired about what was being done in regard to the traffic problem at Eglise and Gotham. Petitions were filed with the City Clerk, and arrangements were made for a committee to meet with Mr. Cochran and discuss the problem further. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight. 7 I Council Minutes 7/14/58 -13-