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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-25-58-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD AUGUST 25th,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 August 25th, 1958. Mayor Scott E. Temple presided. PRESENT: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L, King, City Manager Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Richard G. Barhite, Director of Public Works Dan McNutt, City Planner A. C. Gabriel, Purchasing Agent Della Doyle, City. Clerk Wilma C. Erickson, Deputy City Clerk The Reverend Ray S. Harris, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed by the following vote that the minutes of August 11th and August 18th, 1958 be approved as presented. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 1 ABSENT: Councilmen: Giddings The City Clerk read the following correspondence: A letter from the Alpha Beta Food Markets, Inc., requesting that the access road be re- opened from Baysinger Street into the Alpha Beta (Raisen) Market parking lot at Florence and Lakewood Avenue, Downey, California. Referred to City Manager Oren L. King for report back to Council at a later meeting. Letters from the Republican and Democratic Committees acknowledging our Resolution No. 290, endorsing holding the 1960 Republican National Convention in the new Los Angeles Sports Arena, and expressing their appreciation. Received and filed. A letter from Arthur W. Crawford offering suggestions in connection with the proposed fire sub - station at 9500 East Florence Avenue. Received and filed. A letter from the R. B. R. Construction Company, Inc., protesting the payment of a fee of $71.50 to the City of Downey for a construction permit for the Downey High School property. Referred to the City Attorney for future action. A letter signed by seven individuals protesting the extension of time granted on finishing Sub- Division Tract No. 21227 (Lucci property). Received and filed. A notice of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities to be held at the Rodger Young Auditorium in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 4, 1958 at 7:15 P.M. Received and filed. A petition, requesting the removal of Henry Minor as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Downey, 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 Stamps, and ordered that the document be accepted and filed. 3 Mr. Robert Ryan, 7927 Hondo, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that he was familiar with the petition in question before the Council at this time, and he declared it to be an improper document which impugns the character of Henry Minor and the Commission as a whole by statements and insinuations that the Commission is governed by and controlled.by one indi- vidual. He requested that the petition should not be entered in the records. The City Clerk read a letter from John M. Barr protesting the variance on the Beddoe property located at Irwingrove and Paramount Boulevard. Coun- cilman Peavey recommended that the Council stop by and look at this building in question. Received and filed. Mrs. Lee Bishop gave a report on the progress of the Rose Float Associa- tion, and stated that the theme of the rose float was going to be "Adventures for the Camera ". They are going to have a community dance October 17th, the admission charge being $2.50 per couple, to help raise funds for the float, hoping this will eliminate having to come to Council for the funds. It is a "must" that $5,000 be spent on the float. Councilman Giddings took his place at 7:58 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1958. The ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 110 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Resolutions #32, 38, 39) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey,seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that Planning Resolution No. 32 be deleted from the ordinance until the Master Plan is adopted and that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced as amended: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (9500 East Florence) The resolution was read by title only. Chief Gain of the Fire Department gave a report on the different sites checked for use as a fire station site and again stated that the location at 9500 East Florence was by far the best possible location. Councilman Giddings referred to three letters he had received protesting the fire station site at 9500 East Florence. M. Mr. Robert Ryan, 7927 Hondo, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that he was familiar with the petition in question before the Council at this time, and he declared it to be an improper document which impugns the character of Henry Minor and the Commission as a whole by statements and insinuations that the Commission is governed by and controlled.by one indi- vidual. He requested that the petition should not be entered in the records. The City Clerk read a letter from John M. Barr protesting the variance on the Beddoe property located at Irwingrove and Paramount Boulevard. Coun- cilman Peavey recommended that the Council stop by and look at this building in question. Received and filed. Mrs. Lee Bishop gave a report on the progress of the Rose Float Associa- tion, and stated that the theme of the rose float was going to be "Adventures for the Camera ". They are going to have a community dance October 17th, the admission charge being $2.50 per couple, to help raise funds for the float, hoping this will eliminate having to come to Council for the funds. It is a "must" that $5,000 be spent on the float. Councilman Giddings took his place at 7:58 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1958. The ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 110 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING.SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Resolutions #32, 38, 39) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey,seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that Planning Resolution No. 32 be deleted from the ordinance until the Master Plan is adopted and that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced as amended: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY .--. ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (9500 East Florence) The resolution was read by title only. Chief Gain of the Fire Department gave a report on the different sites checked for use as a fire station site and again stated that the location at 9500 East Florence was by far the best possible location. Councilman Giddings referred to three letters he had received protesting the fire station site at 9500 East Florence. Chief Gain read a report on the minutes of the meeting of the Fire Sub - Committee of the Public Safety Committee held on August 13th, 1958. Mr. Fred Dodge, 11740 Bellflower Boulevard, Chairman of the Fire Sub - Committee, stated that the fire station had been under discussion for months, and it was urgent that one be established in that locality. He feels that it is a "must" to put a station at 9500 East Florence. The following people again protested putting a fire station at the site 9500 East Florence. Dr. Carl Tinkoff, 10062 Casanes, Downey W. T. Makepeace, 10213 Pangborn, Downey R. R. Rankin, 10063 Casanes, Downey W. G. Greene, 10225 Chaney, Downey It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the resolution regarding the fire station site at 9500 East Florence be deferred until September 22, 1958 at 7:30 P.M., and that this be referred back to the City Manager for further study of sites available for fire station purposes. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 291 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1958. 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 291 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 292 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1958 FOR THE LIGHTING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY. 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. 292 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE RETENTION OF THE SANTA ANA FREEWAY OFF - RAMP ONTO FLORENCE AVENUE. The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 293 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None edi RESOLUTION NO. 294 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS ON BROOKSHIRE AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY. The resolution 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 294 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mrs. H. L. Brady requested speed limit signs on Brookshire. This was referred to the Traffic Committee for study. RESOLUTION NO. 295 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER AND PAVEMENT. (Smallwood Avenue) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, 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. 295 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 296 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS. The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Reso- lution No. 296 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 94 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. .^ ( #4293 -4509 - -- $49,327.98) ( #4510 -4571 - -- $ 5,471.03) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, 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 94 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None 4b� RESOLUTION NO. WS 95 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. ( #2285 -2350 -- $42,036.19) ( #2345 deleted) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and passed that Check No. 2345 be deleted from the warrant, and 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 95 be adopted as amended: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon the request of the attorney for Mrs. Peterson, it was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that a 30 to 90 day extension be granted for escrow proceedings on the matter of the Peterson property at 9500 East Florence: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS 96 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. ( #2278 -2284 - -- $4,189.43) The resolution 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 96 be adopted: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. King outlined the costs of the miscellaneous paveouts as follows and recommended that the Council authorize the expenditure of $17,449 from Account No. 1- 4130 -681 and authority be given to call for bids: 1. Rives Avenue - South of Phlox Street $ 1,351.00 2. Old River School Road - South of Luxor Street and the north side of Stewart & Gray east of Old River School Road $ 9,776.00 3. West side of Paramount - North of 4th Street $ 1,824.00 4. West side of Paramount - North of Albia Street $ 449.00 5. South side of Alameda - West of Caladre Street $ 166.00 6. North Side of Gardendale - West of Sandy Lane $ 785.00 7. Northwest corner of Woodruff and Imperial Hwy. $ 3,098.00 $17,449.00 403 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to expend $17,449.00 from Account No. 1- 4130 -681 for the above mentioned paveouts, and authority be given to call for bids: 5 AYES: 0 NOES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. King presented a summary of bids received and recommended that Contract No. 13, City Hall Parking Lot, be awarded to Sully- Miller Con - tracting Company, lowest and best bidder, for an amount of $4,891.25. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Contract No. 13, City Hall Parking Lot, be awarded to Sully- Miller Contracting Company, lowest and best bidder, for an amount of $43891.25, and that all other bids be rejected. 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was recommended that authority be given to circulate a petition for Stamps Improvement District #24 and that a street be opened through from Vista Del Rio to Gallatin School House Road. Messrs. Kenneth Yost, 9220 South Downey Avenue; and James Nameth, 9212 South Downey, stated that they doubted if they could get enough people to sign a petition for the Stamps Avenue Improvement District No. 24 if a through street were to be put in; therefore, they requested permission from the Council to circulate a petition for a culdesac street. This would also minimize the cost of acquisition. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to circulate petitions for a culdesac street in the Stamps Avenue Improvement District No. 24: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple Y 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Steve Skinner stated that the Planning Commission Board voted 3 to 2 for the improvement of Stamps Avenue going all the way through. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the Agreement to Provide Area Civil Defense Coordination Under Joint Powers Act be approved and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution adopting same said agreement: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps, Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None It was'recommended by Deputy Chief L. D. Morgan that the Council authorize the expenditure of $400.00 for Civil Defense purchases such as decal stickers for the cars, identification cards, etc. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to expend $400.00 for the purpose of purchasing decal stickers for Civil Defense cars, identifica- tion cards, etc.: 5 AYES: Councilmen: Stamps,Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple 0 NOES: Councilmen: None 0 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Stamps inquired as to how the Florence and Woodruff improve- ments were going. Mr. Barhite gave a report and stated it would be about 2 or 3 months. The right -of -way had to be acquired. Councilman Stamps and Councilman Peavey inquired as to what progress was being made on the traffic signals, especially the one that was to be installed at Florence and Rives, and asked that a full report be made at a later date. 46i Councilman Peavey requested that Mr. King check with the Gallatin School Board regarding sidewalks in front of the Maude Price School and find out how it is progressing. Mr. Barhite stated that it would be de- sirable, but the problem was money. He stated he would check with the school and report back to Council. Mayor Temple inquired as to the right -of -way at Stewart and Gray Road. Dick Barhite gave a report and stated that he expected the easement to be filed this week and hoped to obtain the right -of -way within thirty (30) days. John Patak, 7949 Irwingrove, spoke against the zone exception in regard to the Beddoe property on Florence. Mr. Greene, 10225 Chaney, inquired as to what the procedures will be on the Master Plan and as to whether it would be presented to the public for scrutiny. He also asked to be able to serve on the Citizens Committee working on the Master Plan. Mr. Dodge spoke regarding the Master Plan. Mr. King suggested that the Citizens Advisory Board work with the Planning Commission on the Master Plan. Mr. King reminded the Councilmen of their appointments to a Park & Recreation Committee and suggested this be done soon. Councilman Dunnum appointed Ned Young, 10279 Priscilla, to serve from his district. The other Councilmen refrained from making their appointees at this time. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned to September 8, 1958 at 7:30 P.M. � x � Z % i City Cl rk Mayor