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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-14-59-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 14TH, 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, July 14th, 1959. Mayor Edwin W. Giddings presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Dan McNutt, City Planner Lester Bergslien, City Librarian Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The invocation was presented by Reverend Roy Grams of the Moravian Church of Downey. Mayor Giddings announced that this is the time and place for the contin- ation of the hearing on Tenth Street Assessment No. 18 regarding the proposed change of work. The City Manager stated the change in work was to a 30 -foot width street curb to curb. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had any written protests. The City Clerk answered she had none. Mayor Giddings then asked if anyone present wished to make an oral protest. There was none. There being no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing on the change of work order on Assessment District No. 18 (Tenth Street) be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 444 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS OF THE IMPROVEMENT TO BE MADE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 (TENTH STREET) 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 Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 444 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Giddings announced that now was the time and place for the hearing on the annexation of Tract No. 24291 to the Downey County Lighting District. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if there were any written protests. The City Clerk answered there were none. Mayor Giddings then asked if there were any oral protests to be forthcoming from the audience. There was none. Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works, was asked to outline the area consisting of Tract No. 24291 which is proposing annexation to the Downey County Lighting District. !� t RESOLUTION NO. 445 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 Stamps and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 445 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the meetings of June 18th and June 23rd, 1959 be approved as read. The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: A letter from the firm of Diehl, Evans and Company reporting they had examined the Statement of Condition of Funds of the City of Downey for the period July 1, 1958 to May 31, 1959, and that they had also conducted a special examination due to the change in personnel in the position of Director of Finance. Their opinion is that the Statement of Condition of Funds presents fairly the fund cash balances of the City of Downey at May 31, 1959, and the cash receipts, disbursements and fund transfers for the period from July 1, 1958 to May 31, 1959 in accordance with generally accepted municipal accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. Letters from the County Boundary Commission advising of Carmenita '! Annexation No. 32 to the City of Santa Fe Springs, and Annexation Increments No.'s 15 and 16 to the City of Lakewood. A letter from Frank G. Bonelli, Chairman of the County Board of Super- visors announcing that his efforts toward holding the line on County taxes for 1959 -60 have borne fruit and instead of a contemplated tax increase of 16 -1/2-A,, his three -point austerity reduction plan allowed cutting an additional 11 -3/4c, resulting in a tax rate of 2.0175 against a goal of 2.00 even. A letter from L. S. Hollinger, Chief Administrative Officer of the County Board of Supervisors making available to all cities in the County, plans and specifications of capital projects which have been constructed by the County to assist cities in making savings wherever possible in architectural and engineering fees in the design and preparation of specifications for public construction. The City Manager stated he thought these plans and specifications would be very useful to the City of Downey. A letter from the Fire Department of the City of Vernon expressing gratitude for the fine cooperation received from Downey's Fire Department on July 4, 1959, while they were fighting a fire at Stauffer Chemical Company. A letter from Eugene R. Erickson, Director of the County of Los Angeles Rancho Los Amigos Hospital reporting that the cattital project covering curbs and gutters along their property on Imperial Highway and Old River School Road has been approved in the 1959 -60 budget by the Board of Supervisors and funds are in the process of being transferred to the City of Downey for construction. A letter of appeal of Zone Exception Case No. 121 and the required $50.00 deposit from Mr. Ted J. Theodoroff, accompanied by a petition with 238 sig- natures. The City Clerk reported she had also received 14 individual letters of protest and 46 in support of the exception. Mr. Charles A. Thomaset, Attorney, after being granted permission by the Council, spoke on behalf of Mr. Ted J. Theodoroff and numerous persons present wishing to protest Zone Exception Case No. 121. Mr. Theodoroff filed additional petitions, letters of protest from three realtors, and a map of the area affected by the zone exception. Harry Cossman, Attorney, and outgoing president of the Jewish Center Temple, residing at 8471 Suva, then spoke in support of the Zone Exception Case No. 121. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Zone Exception Case No. 121 (Jewish Temple) be referred back to the Planning Commission as a whole for reconsideration. Mr. Willis T. Miller, 8440 Otto Street, member of the Congregational Church of Downey, stated that the church wished to go on record that they are not opposed to the Jewish Temple. The City Clerk resumed reading of the written correspondence. An appeal from Doris Fette, 7935 E. 2nd St., Downey, Calif., requesting a review of Zone Exception Case #135. Mr. McNutt displayed a map to the Council showing the area involved in Zone Exception Case #135 and gave a resume of the Planning Commission's action. Mr. Leslie Olson, 10222 Tristan Drive, explained the development of the sur- rounding property. He stated the proposed use would be a good transition between the heavy R -3 uses and the R -1 zone. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that a public hearing on Zone Exception No. 135 be held before the Council at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 11, 1959, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter was read by the City Clerk from the International City Managers' Assn. inviting the City Manager to the 45th Annual Conference of the Association to be held at St. Louis, Mo., October 25 to 29, 1959. The City Manager stated that he would like to attend the conference if circumstances in October will permit. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that Council approve the attendace of the City Manager at the International City Managers' Assn.'s 45th Annual Conference to be held at St. Louis, Mo. October 25 to 29, 1959. ORDINANCE NO. 130 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman 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 Ordinance No. 130 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 131 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186.5 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASING SPEED LIMITS BY ADDING SUB - SECTION (b) The ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 131 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 128 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8114 WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SOIL PIPES AND DRAIN LINES FROM GARBAGE DIS- POSAL UNITS The ordinance was read by title only. Mr. S. T. Ziler, 7648 Cecilia, of the Building Contractors Assoc. that any future action pertaining t Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code, construction industry be brought to in conference in order to mutually open hearings on the subject matter prepared to act upon it. Mr. Ziler No. 129. State Director of the Southeast Chapter of Calif. presented a resolution requesting o code changes in the Building Code, the or any other code change affecting the the attention of this Association, either satisfy all parties concerned, or to hold so that all parties concerned may be also protested the passage of Ordinance Councilman Dunnum recommended that the matter go back and be handled by ordinary channels with a hearing being held regarding the proposed changes in the plumbing code as represented by Ordinance No. 128. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the necessary steps be taken to proceed with holding a hearing on the Uniform Building Code. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that the building trade is clearly entitled to a voice in the matter of changes in the uniform plumbing code and that the action taken by the City Council at the meeting of June 23, 1959, be rescinded relative to soil pipes and drain lines and quality of plumbing fixtures. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered that the Council in the instances where the building code is to be affected in any manner that affects the alteration of specifications in the building industry except those instances where a dire emergency rises, the building trade, through its organization, be advised of the proposed change and a public hearing be held to enable them to express their feelings, with full and adequate publicity being given to such public hearing and proposed changes. .e! ORDINANCE NO. 132 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8114 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SOIL PIPES AND DRAIN LINES The ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 132 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 1 Councilman: Peavey ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 133 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8115 of the DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE QUALITY OF PLUMBING FIXTURES The ordinance was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 133 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After reading a proclamation commending Raymond Richmond for his life saving first aid to 12 -year old Paul Davis when his ambulance was called to the scene of an auto accident at Telegraph Road and Tweedy, the proclamation was presented to Mr. Richmond by Mayor Giddings. The Mayor stated that the Council was completely in agreement with the proclamation. Councilman Dunnum stated that this is the first award of this nature since the incorporation of the City of Downey and that it was very richly deserved. Mayor Giddings then presented Mrs. Donna Walburg and Mrs. Mildred Schaffner, President of the Downey Junior Woman's Club, with a proclamation commending the Club on its publication, "Friendly Enemies ". Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson presented officer James Thurston who had attained top rank in the program of fire arms training. He reported that officer Thurston had won ten times out of twelve and that his average was 287 out of a possible 300, for one out of ten times, and for a 12 -month average, 284.5. Chief Robinson reported there were only approximately ten other men in the United States to attain such an average. Mayor Giddings presented officer Thurston with a trophy for his achievment. RESOLUTION NO. 446 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DEMPSTER AVENUE AND PRICHARD STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 446 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 447 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF DEMPSTER AVENUE AND PRICHARD STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 447 be adopted. NOES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings AYES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 448 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE DEMPSTER AVENUE AND PRICHARD STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT 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 Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 448 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 449 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE NADA STREET AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 421 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 449 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 450 Temple, Giddings A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 450 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None '4 Mr. Richard Barhite' Director of Public Works, submitted a report on the 1958 Storm Drain Bond Issue Project No. 409 (Bellflower and Downey). This storm drain, while lying partially within the City of Downey, is to be financed entirely from the City of Bellflower's allocation of the 1958 bond issue. The construction of this drain will accomplish two things for Downey, namely: 1. Alleviation of a severe flooding condition in the vicinity of Lakewood Boulevard and Gardendale Street; 2. Provision of an outlet for the Bellflower - Imperial storm drain to be constructed under our Project No. 428. RESOLUTION NO. 451 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE 1958 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE PROJECT NO. 409 AND GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN SAID STORM DRAIN WITHIN THE PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 451 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It'was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Administration be authorized and directed to make an extensive survey to ascertain whether or not the City of Downey could not take advantage of the offer of the City of Bellflower to participate on an equal dollar basis on the extension of the drain from Lakewood and Gardendale, westerly on Garden - d ale to Sandy Lane, all within the City of Downey. RESOLUTION NO. WS 154 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. ( #10397 through #10691 $75,399.59) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 154 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None --- RESOLUTION NO. WS 155 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. ( #4480 through #4648 $87,986.04) 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 155 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that Parcel No. 29 in Improvement District No. 3 (Dempster Ave.) is owned by the County of Los Angeles and the assess- ment levied against this parcel is $215.66. Bonds may not be legally issued for publicly owned parcels such as this. The City Manager also reported that if after the expiration of the 30 -day waiting period, the assessment is still unpaid, the City is obligated to pay the assessment. The City can then initiate collection procedure to obtain payment from the County. The City Manager recommended that the City Council authorize payment of the assessment in Parcel No. 29 in Improvement District No. 3 in the amount of $215.66 to the Griffith Company. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that authorization be granted to pay Los Angeles County assessment in Parcel No. 29 of Improvement District No. 3 (Dempster Ave.) in the amount of $215.66 to the Griffith Company from Account Number 1- 4130 -681. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered that investigation be made of the feasibility of the purchase of Parcel No. 29 in Improvement District No. 3 from the County. After a summation of bids on Contract No. 25, Brookshire Avenue Improve- ment, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $27,540.89. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that plans and specifications be approved and Contract #25, Brookshire Avenue Improvement, be awarded, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $27,540.89. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works submitted a map showing locations of twenty -nine miscellaneous street projects for which plans and specifications are complete. It is intended to combine all these projects and let them as one contract. The total estimated cost of the work is $35,000. Funds are available in Account No. 1- 4130 -681 to cover the cost of this work. It was recommended that the City Council authorize advertising for bids for this contract. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following.vote that plans and specifications for miscellaneous paveouts under Contract #30 be approved and authority be granted to advertise for bids. AYES: 5 Peavey, Temple, Stamps, Dunnum, Giddings NOES: 0 None ABSENT: 0 None 6i The City Manager reported that plans and specifications are complete for Contract No. 31, the installation of a sanitary sewer on Florence Avenue to serve Fire Station No. 4. The City Council was requested to authorize advertising for bids. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for installation of a sanitary sewer on Florence Avenue to serve Fire Station No. 4 and to authorize advertising for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Barhite submitted an agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Downey relative to the acquisition of certain tax deeded parcels lying generally: 1. In the area south of Gardendale St. between Lakewood Blvd. and Grant Ave. (6 parcels to be used for road purposes in the impend- ing assessment district in this area). 2. In the vicinity of Rivergrove Drive and Foster Bridge Blvd. (being a portion of Rivergrove Drive, a private street, between Foster Bridge Blvd. and Glencliff Drive). 3. In the vicinity of Florence Ave. and the San Gabriel River. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Downey relative to the acquisition of certain tax deeded parcels be tabled. The Director of Finance recommended that the Amendment to Contract with the Park & Recreation District be held pending a request that their salary schedule conform to the salary schedule of the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the Amendment to Contract Agreement with the Park & Recreation District be tabled. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the Mayor be authorized to sign the formal agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for $7500.00 appropriation for 1959 -60 as approved at the meeting of June 16, 1959. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Authority was requested for the Mayor to sign escrow proceedings and deeds for the sale of the following two pieces of property: a. The 50x110 foot lot on Clark Street (10 -foot easement for road purposes has already been withheld) at a price of $5700, broker's commission and escrow fees to be deducted. b. The lot at the rear of Fire Station No. 4 (105 feet wide and 103 feet deep from the center of Dinsdale Street for a total purchase price of $9750 with broker's fees and escrow charges to be deducted. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that authority be granted for the Mayor to sign escrow proceedings and deeds for the sale of the lot on Clark Street in the amount of $5700 and the sale of the lot at the rear of Fire Station No. 4 for the sum of $9750, broker's fees and escrow charges to be deducted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None s 1� Authority was requested to sign the renewal of the McNaughton Library Rental System for the fiscal year July 1, 1959 to June 30, 1960. This rental system will provide 700 volumes with average shipments of 58 books per month at a rate of $215 per month. These funds are included in the library budget for the current year. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to sign the renewal of the McNaughton Library Rental agreement for the fiscal year July 1, 1959 to June 30, 1960 at a monthly rate of $215. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that further conferences with the City Attorney and the Chief of Police have resulted in the recommendation that the Council authorize acceptance of agreements from Ray's Automotive Tow Service and Doug's Tug Automotive Tow Service. The City Attorney advises that the Council may accept these agreements without further negotiation or advertising for bids. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to accept agreements from Ray's Automotive Tow Service and Doug's Tug Automotive Tow Service for provision of 24 -hour complete towing service for vehicles impounded at the request of the Police agency. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Kendall reported a claim had been filed by Mrs. M. M. Tenen, 9104 Raviller Drive, against the City of Downey for reimbursement of towing impound charges. Mrs. Tenen's car had been towed away for illegal parking and the jury found her not guilty. The City Attorney advised that the City should not assume liability for costs where people are arrested for reasonable cause, are released or found guilty. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered acknowledging that Mrs. Tenen had filed an action in the Small Claims Court and the City had been served, and that Mr. Glenn Kendall be authorized to represent the City in the Small Claims Court in such matter, that Mrs. Tenen's claim for reimbursement of towing impound charges of $7.50 be denied, and that the Assistant City Manager so notify Mrs. Tenen. The Director of Public Works submitted a recommended priority list of current and long -range capital improvement projects. This summary includes those recently completed, now under construction, authorized and planned for the year 1959 -60 and also planned through the fiscal year 1963 -64. It was suggested that the City Council study this report, that a full review be made at the next Council Meeting on July 28, and that a field trip be made by the Director of Public Works and the City Council to inspect all these projects. Thursday, July 23, 1959, 4:00 P.M. was established as the date and time for this field trip. Mr. Barhite reported that traffic channelization at Lakewood and Firestone would probably be combined with the channelization at the intersection of Lakewood and Florence Avenue. A summary of the activities of the Building Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1959, shows that the total permits for the past twelve months amounted to $23,633,941.00. The City Manager reported that in accordance with Council authority, the 24 meters from the westerly row on the Bert Douglas Parking Lot have been removed with signs posted "Permit Parking Only ". Parking permit applications have been left on all cars parked in this area advising that they could rent these parking spaces at $5 per month. As of this date, no monthly permits have been taken although the City had been previously assured that many of these parking spaces would be leased. v 63'4. Upon the request from several stores in the area to lease spaces in this area for their customer parking, it was suggested that Council authorize permission to issue these permits and that the businesses be per- mitted to erect signs above the parking spaces leased which will indicate parking for their customers only with the understanding that they will have to do their own individual patrolling and supervision of the spaces which they reserve. The City Manager stated that every effort will be made to further pub- licize the fact that this westerly row is available for monthly parking in an endeavor to sell the twenty -four spaces available. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that permission be granted to issue permits to businesses for parking on the Bert Douglas lot for their customers only. The City Manager reported that the proceeds for the month of June from parking meter collections amounted to $1700.52 for on- street meters, $108.65 from New Street Parking Lot and $148.89 from LaReina Parking Lot, totaling $1,958.06. The City Manager reported that the Police Department requests permission to upgrade three of the present police officers to the rank of Sergeant so that proper supervision will be furnished 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This would increase the number to six authorized sergeants at an estimated total cost of approximately $90 per month for the addition of three new sergeants. These funds are available in the current police personnel budget. It was recommended that Council approve granting this upgrading of three police officers. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that three officers in the Police Department be upgraded to the rank of Sergeant. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that since the annexation of the Triangle to the City of Downey the insurance classification for that area has been reduced from National Fire Underwriters Board Class 7 to National Board Class 5. This, in essence, means it amounts to .08(,, per $100 in fire insurance on a three -year policy for the 475 home owners in this area with a reduction of 11 -1 12G reduction for contents of dwellings. The City Manager stated that bids have been received for maintenance and replacement on City automobiles for the ensuing fiscal year. The price includes all maintenance with the exception of body damage, tires and gasoline. The replacement figure includes the transfer of Police equipment, as well as the heavy duty equipment needed, built into the car for police work. All these units will be replaced with 1960 models. It was recommended that the bid for automobile maintenance and replacement be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Downey Ford, at the rate of .0176 per mile for maintenance and $1055.77 for each replacement. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the bid for automotive maintenance and replacement be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Downey Ford, at the rate of „0175 per mile for maintenance and $1055.77 per replacement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Stamps, Temple, Giddings NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Assistant City Manager stated that the State Compensation Insurance Fund dividend check had been received. He stated that normally this is a 25% to a 40% dividend, and that the check in the amount of $4304.75 to the City of Downey represented 62.5% which is the highest in the State. In his opinion this high percentage dividend was the result of the very excellent supervision in the departments. The City Manager submitted a report from the Department of Public Works relative to the method by which adequate drainage facilities could be installed at Firestone Blvd. at Myrtle Avenue which had been requested by the Council at its June 23rd meeting. A review of the matter revealed three possible solutions: 1. Inclusion of additional drainage facility within the construction contract for the Myrtle Avenue project scheduled for 1960. ^ 2. Request of the Flood Control District to undertake the work at their expense prior to the coming winter months. (Conversations with representatives of the Control District indicated that they have no interest in this particular project.) 3. The City of Downey finance the needed improvements within the next few months at their expense. The improvements involved are the construction of an additional catch basin and pipe leading into the existing storm drain, estimated to cost $3,000. Mr. Barhite stated there is available from the City's Street Improvement Fund, Account No. 1 -4130 -681, $3,000 for this work, should Council desire to proceed. Council took no action. Councilman Peavey inquired about the progress being made for improvement of Third Street and Paramount Blvd. Mr. Barhite reported the matter is still pending, as well as Cherokee Drive. Councilman Dunnum inquired what progress had been made on the extension of Stewart and Gray Road at Woodruff. Mr. Barhite reported he will contact the new owners of Rheem Mfg. Co. in the near future to get their views on acquisition of rights of way for this extension. Mr. Barhite reported the extension of Brookshire over to Imperial Highway is included in an assessment district and is being processed. Councilman Temple stated there is quite an offset on Firestone Blvd. parallel with the street in front of Downey Senior High School that is a traffic hazard. It was recommended that this be investigated during the field trip to be made by Mr. Barhite and the City Council. Councilman Stamps stated that he feels the Council should take more time in the future on changing or establishing ordinances. Mayor Giddings read his letter of resignation as Mayor. The Mayor stated that it is with mingled regrets and happiness that he tenders his resignation -- regrets for not having accomplished all they would have hoped to accomplish and happiness over being relieved of the added responsibilities of the Mayor's office. He stated he is happy too for the all -out cooperation, counsel and assistance received from each of the Councilmen, as well as the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, all department heads and their able assistants or deputies. Included in the Mayor's letter were items begun and finished during his term as Mayor, as well as a list of some things yet to be done. He stated he does not feel it is his prerogative to in any way chart the course for his successor. He further stated that as a councilman he will continue to cooperate in every way possible and endeavor to work with the next Mayor and Council to keep Downey on top as one of the, if not the, leading city in Southern California. Councilman Peavey complimented Mayor Giddings on his foresight in looking ahead for the betterment of Downey and by his efforts spent and that he had done a very fine job. Councilman Dunnum stated he was literally astonished at the time Mr. Giddings had found in his already tremendously busy day to tend to the affairs of the City as its Mayor. He commended him on his continuous promotion of Downey's affairs and on the job he has done so excellently. The City of Downey can be very proud in having had Mr. Giddings at its helm. 35 Councilman Stamps complimented Mr. Giddings on a task well done and stated that he concurs with Councilman Peavey and Councilman Dunnum. He stated further that it had been a real pleasure working with Mr. Giddings and it had increased his esteem for him. Councilman Temple also stated that he concurs with the other Councilmen wholeheartedly and that he felt Mr. Giddings had always been honest and aboveboard whether he, Councilman Temple, agreed with him or not. He further stated that he hopes they all can benefit from this experience and use his ideas to some extent, with particular favor for the conference idea for citizens to meet on various Fridays to bring their problems, etc. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the resignation of Mayor Giddings be accepted with regrets and that a proclamation of commendation be issued to him at a later date. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey,Dunnum, Stamps, Temple. Giddings not voting. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Giddings stated that the comments made by the four councilmen more than compensated him for the time and effort he had put forth while serving as Mayor. Councilman Giddings thanked the City Manager for his wonder- ful assistance and stated that it had been a pleasure working with him and that he felt there would be continued accomplishment of plans previously laid out during his term. He stated that it had been the most terrific experience he knows and he feels that the objectives of real sound municipal government will be continued. Councilman Giddings stated that he feels the City Manager took a great deal of the load as all he needed to do was to ask Mr. King to do a job and he did it; this, he continued, was the reason he did not have to spend even pl. more time on the job. He added he had really put Mr. King to work and he did the job. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Councilman Stamps serve as the next Mayor for a term of six months. 4 Councilmen: AYES: Peavey, voting. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Dunnum, Temple, Giddings. Stamps not It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Councilman Hollis M. Peavey serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the next six months. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, voting. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None Temple, Stamps, Giddings. Peavey not ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Stamps stated that he has enjoyed being councilman for the last two years and seven months and that although he had thought of resigning for various reasons, he intends to stay on if he can and promises to do the best he can for as long as he can. He informed Mr. King it has been a pleasure working with him and all the department heads. There being no further business adjourned at 11 :45 A.M. i City Clerk to come before the Council, the meeting 7 mayor