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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-09-59-Regular Meeting588 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW EY JUNE 9TH, 1959 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 91 1959. Mayor Edwin W. Giddings presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Don Warren, Asst. Fire Chief Don Simpson, City Engineer Dan McNutt, City Planner Robert Vollmer, Administrative Asst., Public Works Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police A. C. Gabriel, Purchasing Agent Lester Bergslien, City Librarian Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Temple recommended that a Certificate of Award be given at the next award presentation to members of the Ministerial Association of Downey in commendation of their cooperation in opening the Council Meetings by way of prayer. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for continuation of the hearing on the Debt Limit Report prepared pursuant to Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code for the improvement of Tenth Street between Brook- shire Avenue and Birchdale Avenue. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had received any written protests or objections relative to the report. The City Clerk replied she had none. There being no written or oral statements for or against the improvement of Tenth Street or relating to the Debt Limit Report, it was moved by Council- man Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on the Debt Limit Report prepared pursuant to Division 4 of the Streets and High- ways Code for the improvement of Tenth Street between Brookshire Avenue and Birchdale Avenue be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 425 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING FINDING OF FEASIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 (TENTH STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and �— passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 425 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Giddings announced that now is the time and place for the hearing on the report submitted pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 for the improvement of Tenth Street and the acquisition of rights of way between Brookshire and Birchdale. Mayor Giddings asked the City Clerk if she had received any written protests or objections to the report. The City Clerk read a petition bearing 22 signatures requesting that the street be changed to a 30 -foot street instead of a 36 -foot street. There being no other written or oral protests, it was moved by Council- man Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the hearing on the report submitted pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 for the improvement of Tenth Street and the acquisitions of rights of way between Brookshire and Birchdale be closed and a date set for hearing on the proposed changes. RESOLUTION NO. 426 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING CHANGES IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 (TENTH STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 426 be adopted and that a hearing be set for 8:00 A.M. on June 23, 1959, in the Council Chambers on the intention to change the work to be done by modifying the construction of Tenth Street as shown on Plan No. 1 -11 -68 to construct the vehicular roadway of Tenth Street to a width of 30 feet rather than a width of 36 feet as shown on said plan. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for hearing protests or objections against the improvement of Nada Street and other streets and rights of way as described in Resolution of Intention No. 421. Mayor Giddings asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavits relative to this hearing as follows: 1. Affidavit of Publication 2. Affidavit of Posting 3. Affidavit of Mailing The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be filed. There being no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on the improvement of Nada Street and other streets and rights of way as described in Resolution of Intention No. 421 be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 427 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON NADA STREET AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 421 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. 590 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 427 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings HOES: Coancilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Giddings announced that now is the time and place for the hearing on annexation to the Downey County Lighting District of Tract #20899. The Mayor asked the City Clerk.if she had received any written protests. The City Clerk replied she had none. There being no written and no oral protests to the annexation of Tract #20899 to the Downey County Lighting District, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 428 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE DOWNEY COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 428 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Giddings announced that this is the time and place for the hearing on confirmation of assessments on Cole Street Assessment District #1. Mayor Giddings asked the City Clerk if she had received the affidavits relative to the improvement of Cole Street as follows: 1. Affidavit of Publication 2. Affidavit of Posting 3. Affidavit of Mailing The City Clerk replied that she had received the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered that the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be filed. There being no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the hearing on the confirmation of assessments of Cole Street Assessment District #1 be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 429 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COLE STREET The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple 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. 429 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum 591 Mayor Giddings announced that this is the time and place for the operating budget hearing. Copies of the proposed municipal budget for the fiscal year 1959 -60 were handed to those present at the Council Meeting and Mr. King gave a -brief summary of the proposed budget. As there were no com- ments or discussion from the floor, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the budget hearing be closed. Councilman Peavey requested that his motion be changed in the minutes of the Council Meeting of May 26, 1959, to read that the contract for the construction of the City Library be awarded to the lowest and best bidder subject to the inspection of the bids by the City Attorney. The City Clerk reported that the City Attorney had inspected the library bids. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of May 26, 1959, be approved as corrected. The City Clerk read the following correspondence: A letter from Dr. Leon A. Wright in appreciation of the efficient manner in which the changing of Gallatin School House Road to the name "Gallatin Road" was accomplished. A letter from Mr. Joe Glenn Coss, Superintendent of Downey City School District asking the City Council to extend occupancy of the administrative and storage quarters which the school district now occupies on the City Hall site to October 31, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to extend occupancy of the administrative and storage quarters which the Downey City School District now occupies on the City Hall site to the end of 1960 at the rate of $508.74 with one month's free rental of $785.00 to be deducted from their total payment. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum A letter from Mr. R. A. Peet, Vice Principal of Earl Warren Senior High School, commending the police department, and particularly Detectives Duke and Rogers, for the excellent cooperation they have given the schools. A letter from Mr. Stephen G. Skinner, member of the Planning Commission, requesting permission to be exeused from Planning Commission meetings during the period from June 19, 1959, until approximately August 1, 1959. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that Mr. Skinner's letter be acknowledged and that he be excused from Planning Commission meetings during the period stated in his letter. A letter from Old River Men's Club requesting permission to join with other service clubs in the area to investigate the possibility of a site for a civic auditorium. It was recommended that approval be given and that Mr. King write a letter to the Old River Men's Club asking them to contact the Civic Center Committee. A letter from Assemblyman Carley V. Porter in reply to the Mayor's letter to him urging opposition to AB 2811 with regard to utility services. A letter from Assemblyman George A. Willson in reply to the Mayor's wire urging opposition to Assembly Bill 2811. A letter from Governor Edmund G. Brown in reply to the Mayor's letter con- cerning Assembly Bill 1000 relating to adult education. A letter from Mayor Harold Eaves announcing that Huntington Park will be host to the Mutual Aid Cities to be held at the Hearth Restaurant on Monday, June 29, 1959, at 6 :30 P.M. A letter from the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors advising of a proposed incorporation of a certain area as the City of Commerce. 59,^. A letter from the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors advising of an area proposed to be incorporated as the City of East Los Angeles. A letter from Mr. Earle T. Gregg, Chairman of the Industrial Committee, recommending that the Council retain Mr. John C. Crowley as an Industrial and Planning Consultant on a temporary basis at a fee of $100.00 per day to assist in the promotion of industrial development including further study of the annexation of the industrial areas northerly of the City. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the Council employ Mr. John C. Crowley as an Industrial and Planning Consultant on a temporary basis at the rate of $100.00 per day to assist in the survey in the promotion of industrial development in Downey. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum A letter from the Downey Jr. Chamber of Commerce requesting permis- sion to hold its 4th Annual Fireworks Display Program on the night of July 3, 1959, between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Downey Union High School Football Field, which will be handled by trained personnel from the Atlas Fireworks Company. The display has been approved by the Fire and Police Departments. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to grant approval for the Downey Jr. Chamber of Commerce to hold its 4th Annual Fireworks Display Program on the night of July 3, 1959, between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Downey Union High School Football Field. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: A letter ment store to sent to Mrs. of Commerce. Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings Councilmen: None Councilman: Dunnum from Mrs. E. Wm. Allard expressing the need for a large depart - draw shoppers to downtown Downey. It was suggested a reply be Allard acknowledging her letter with a carbon copy to the Chamber A letter from Mr. Ray P. Biby appealing the denial of Lot Split #90 at 9961 Lexington and Gallatin Road. After considerable discussion, it was recommended that this matter be held under submission for further study by the Council. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce with accompanying financial statement. The letter included a request for payment of the remaining $2500.00 under the current contractual agreement with the Chamber. Mr. King reported this amount is included in the warrants for Council's approval. ORDINANCE NO. 127 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 4229, 4230 AND 4231 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO DOG LICENSES The ordinance was read in full. The City Attorney explained that inas- much as the City of Downey has a contract agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the operation of a dog pound and that their fee is being raised to $4.00, effective July 1, 1959, this ordinance will of necessity have to be an emergency ordinance in order that Downey can conform with the county. 593 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 127 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 430 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON - VENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ( BROOKSHIRE AND CHEROKEE) (RIGHT OF WAY) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 430 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 431 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON- VENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (CITY YARDS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 431 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 432 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY ON BROOKSHIRE AVENUE (DRIVEWAYS) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple 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. 432 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum 594 RESOLUTION NO. 433 A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING HENRY MINER FOR HIS SERVICES AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 433 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 434 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 434 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 435 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASSIGNING THE DUTIES OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 435 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum The City Attorney presented a modification of contract between the City of Downey and the Downey Park, Recreation and Parkway District No.7 changing the agreement to include the signature of the City Clerk- Treasurer of the City in disbursing money for the Park District. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that Council approve the modification of contract with the Downey Park, Recreation and Parkway District to include the signature of the City Clerk- Treasurer and to authorize the mayor to sign this modification. RESOLUTION NO. WS 150 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. ( #9797 through #10091 $60,576.77) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. 595" It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 150 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS 151 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 ( #4246 through #4367 $71,548.35) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps, and so ordered 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 151 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum The City Attorney reported that in the Bleamaster case the matter has been taken under submission and a decision should be forthcoming within 10 days to two weeks. After a summation of bids for legal advertising, Mr. King and the pur- chasing agent recommended that the bid be awarded to the Downey Live Wire at the price of $1.21 per inch for the first insertion and $1.11 per inch for the second and each subsequent insertion, for the period of July 1, 1959 through June 30, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize awarding the bid for legal adver- tising to the Downey Live Wire at the price of $1.21 per inch for the first insertion and $1.11 per inch for the second and each subsequent insertion for the period of July 1, 1959 through June 3D, 1960. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum After a summation of bids for towing and impound services, Mr. King reported that the Police Chief recommended that the City be divided into two districts and that two companies be designated to furnish towing and impound services. After discussion the City Attorney ruled that the bids as ad- vertised could not legally be awarded to two bidders. It was moved by Councilman Peavey and seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to reject all bids for towing and impound services and new bids be advertised. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #26 -A, the resurfacing of Wiley -Burke Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Muller Street, Mr. King recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, A -1 Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $4,312.50. 596 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that, subject to the City Attorney's approval, Cash Contract #26 -A for the resurfacing of Wiley -Burke Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Muller Street be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, A -1 Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $4,312.50. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize advertising for bids for Contract No. 25 (south of Florence - Brookshire Avenue. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote to approve final acceptance of the work per- formed under Contract #14 (north of Firestone) -- Woodruff Avenue, and authorize filing Notice of Completion. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum The City Manager reported that the petitionsfor the improvement of Phlox and Pivot Streets westerly of Downey Avenue have been returned with 60.10% of the area having signed. It was recommended that the City Council authorize the following: 1. Preparation of Plans and Specifications 2. Employing the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen to prepare the legal documents 3. Advancing $4,000 to pay the engineering costs until the bonds are sold It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered to approve the preparation of Plans and Specifications for Improve- ment District #33 - Phlox and Pivot Streets. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered to employ the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to prepare the legal documents for Improvement District #33. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize advancement of #4,000 to pay the engineering costs of Improvement District #33 until the bonds are sold. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve final acceptance of the subdivision in Tract #24263 (Albia, Boyne at Downey Avenue) and the release of bonds. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to appoint Mrs. L. Sidney Chapman and Mr. Merritt M. Yancey to the Library Advisory Board for 3 -year terms expiring July 1, 1962. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum 597 Mr. Simpson reported that a petition requesting the annexation of Tract No. 24291 to the Downey County Lighting District has been received and recommended setting a hearing on the petition and the protests of interested parties. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that a hearing on the petition for street lighting for Tract #24291 - Annexation No. 3 to the Downey County Lighting District, be set for July 14, 1959. The City Manager reported the Municipal Code has been printed and copies have been distributed. It was recommended that a price of $25.00 be set as the selling price of the code, including the binder, and that lOfi per page be charged for separate sections. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that a charge of $25.00 be set for the Municipal Code book and 10,,% per page. AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum Mr. King reported a request has been made for the transfer of $2,000 from the operating reserve fund to Account No. 9- 3810 -399 (Contract Plan Checking) as funds previously allocated for this purpose are insufficient due to an abnormally large amount of plan checking requirements which involves nearly $8,000,000 worth of construction which has been plan checked, these funds to be reimbursed as collected. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded By Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize the transfer of $2,000 from the operating reserve fund to Account No. 9- 3810 -399 (Contract Plan Checking). AYES: Councilmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum Mr. King requested authority from the Council for one week's vacation. beginning June 21, 1959. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that permission be granted for the City Manager to take a week's vacation beginning June 21, 1959. Mr. King reported that an offer for the sale of the lot on Clark Street has been made to Mr. C. Larry Hoag in the amount of $5350.00, with a $500 deposit. This would net the City approximately $5029.00 after deducting the real estate broker's fee of $321.00. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that a counter offer of $5750.00 be made for the lot on Clark Street. AYES: Counillmen: Peavey, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum Mr. Gabriel was instructed to call the Hoag Realty Co. suggesting the counter offer. Mr. Gabriel reported back to the Council that the amount of $5350.00 was the maximum amount that the prospective buyer would offer. Council did not change their price of $5750.00. Mr. King reported that traffic signals are being installed at 5th and Lakewood and Woodruff and Firestone. 598 Mr. King recommended that Assembly Bills No. AB 158 involving pre- payment of business licenses and taxes and No. AB 570 involving collective bargaining for public employees be opposed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that AB 158 be opposed. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that AB 570 be opposed. The City Manager was instructed to notify the Assemblymen immediately. Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson gave a brief analysis of the 1959 Annual Report of the Police Department. Mayor Giddings commended the Chief of Police on the remarkable job he and his department have been doing. Councilman Peavey inquired about the progress on the study for a municipal bus service in the City of Downey. Mr. King reported it will prob- ably be another 30 days before completion of the survey. Councilman Peavey recommended checking with the City of Bell and the City of Hawthorne, and also to check with Mr. Atkinson of the Park and Recreation Department who has ex- pressed an interest in leasing buses to the City of Downey. Councilman Peavey made a motion, it was seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the City Manager have a survey made of what can be done to provide for alleys back of the stores in Downey and that the City Manager bring back his recommendations as to the improvement of the downtown area. Councilman inquired of the City Attorney if he had checked the South Gate proposal for abolishing obscene literature. The City Attorney reported he had checked the South Gate proposal and that he does not believe it would be valid. It was recommended that the proposal of the City of Los Angeles on how to deal with lewd literature would be more practicable. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned to Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock A.M. on June 13, 1959, for the purpose of holding a budget hearing. i , City Cle Mayor