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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-13-59-Regular Meeting701 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 13TH, 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, October 13th, 1959, Mayor James L. Stamps presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps ABSENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Donald Simpson, City Engineer Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Don Warren, Assistant Fire Chief Don Robison, Administrative Assistant A. C. Gabriel, Purchasing Agent Harold Durham, Traffic Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Dr. Walter W. Armantage of the Congregational Church of Downey delivered the invocation. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the hearing on Annexation No. 3. The Mayor asked if the City Clerk had received any protests. The City Clerk stated she had received a petition with seven (7) signatures of property owners in protest and read a letter from the law firm of Bodle, Fogel and Warren in protest of Annexation No. 3. The City Attorney asked to examine the letter after which he reported the statement in the letter is correct; if there are more than 11 registered voters residing in the territory at the time the petition was filed for the annexation, it must be handled as an inhabited area but that the letter of protest is a little broader than the Act reads - -the critical point is the voters residing in the area at the time of filing. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Annexation No. 3 be continued to 8 :00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 10, 1959, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall in order to do some further research. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Peavey The Mayor announced that this is the time and place for the continuation of the hearing on Leeds Street Improvement District No. 11. The Mayor asked if there were any protests on the work changes in Leeds Street Improvement District No. 11. There being no written or oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 497 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 11 (LEEDS STREET) 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. Councilman Giddings arrived at the meeting at 8 :15 A.M. W2 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 497 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the continuation of the hearing on confirmation of assessment in Improvement District No. 11, Leeds Street. The Street Superintendent was asked to make certain changes or study the possibility of making changes in the assessment at the last Council Meeting. He was asked to present his report. Mr. Barhite reported that the assessment was raised on Parcels #1 and #8 based on their receiving one -half of the benefit the interior lots would, based on the frontage, and the assessment was lowered on the interior lots, Parcels #2 through #7. Don Simpson, City Engineer, explained the formula used for arriving at the proposed changed assessment on Leeds Street. The following persons spoke in protest of the increased assessment: Mrs. Jacob Giesbrecht - Parcel #1 12516 S. Downey Avenue Mr. Joseph Evich - Parcel #8 12526 S. Downey Avenue There being no further protests, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed. .-_ It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the Street Superintendent be directed to revise the assessment roll and diagram on file in the City Clerk's office as shown in the column "Revised Total Assessment" of the memorandum dated September 22, 1959, and the revised assessment be brought back to the Council. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the minutes of the meetings of September 22nd and October 6th, 1959, be approved. The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: A letter from the Los Angeles Citizens Committee announcing that the 1960 Democratic Convention will be held in Los Angeles in July, 1960, and asking the Mayor to join as a member of a Los Angeles County Non - Partisan Mayors' Committee for the 1960 Democratic Convention. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that this matter be referred to the Mayor. A letter from the Southeast District Veterans Service Center announcing a meeting of their Council on Thursday, October 22, 1959, at 6:30 P.M. at the Maywood American Legion Hall. A letter from Mayor Raymond H. Gregory of the City of San Bernardino reporting that each year the California Junior Chamber of Commerce honors i the five outstanding young men of California and that on January 9, 1960, the winners for 1959 will be feted at a banquet hosted by the San Bernardino Junior Chamber. The assistance of the Mayor and Council to the local Junior Chamber of Commerce was urged. Mr. C. "Red" Barrett, Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, explained the manner in which these young men may be selected. It was recommended that the City Manager and Council work with the Junior Chamber of Commerce in selecting a nominee in this area for considera- tion of one of the awards. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce giving a report of their activities for the months of July, August and September and submitting with it a report of receipts and disbursements during those months, re- questing payment of $1,875.00 as set forth in the contract between the City and the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager reported that he has observed the progress of the Chamber of Commerce and is very encouraged by what they have accomplished. It was recommended that the Council accept the report and approve payment for the quarter of July, August and September, 1959 in the amount of $1,875.00. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the report presented by the Chamber of Commerce and approve the quarterly payment in the amount of $1,875.00. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 498 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS ON CERTAIN MAJOR CITY STREETS 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. 498 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 499 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION ON RIVES AVENUE AT THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 499 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 500 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION ON BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AT THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 500 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 501 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 501 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 502 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION•MAP OF TRACT NO. 24809 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN OFFERED The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Barhite gave a resume on the work done in Tract #24809. 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 Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 502 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 503 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING FOR DEDICATION A PORTION OF MARBELL AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 503 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey 70 RESOLUTION NO.,504 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE CITY -STATE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING ON FIRESTONE BLVD. WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 504 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 505 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PETITIONING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ASSIGN CERTAIN RADIO FREQUENCIES TO THE POLICE AND FIRE RADIO SERVICES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 505 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 506 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 495 ESTABLISHING THE DOWNEY INTERNATIONAL SISTER -CITY PROGRAM The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 506 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mr. King reported that material will be forthcoming from AMA and Federal agencies shortly and it is desired that a meeting be called as soon as the appointments have been completed of the members to serve on the Sister -City Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 507 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS ON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 (TENTH STREET) 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. 709 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 507 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to advertise ,.� for bids for construction and that such call for bids be published in the Downey Live Wire as prescribed by law in Assessment District No. 18 (Tenth Street) . AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. WS 168 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 ( #12183 through #12473 $64,986.21) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 168 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. WS 169 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 ( #5190 through #5356 $81,313.09) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading he waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 169 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mayor Stamps introduced Mr. William Montgomery, Vice Principal of Downey West Junior High School, who was accompanied by a social studies teacher and several students who were there to observe the Council in session. Mr. Barhite gave a resume of the installation of traffic signals at Adoree and Clark, which North American Aviation is paying to have con- structed. It was recommended that Council approve the plans and specifica- tions and authorize the purchasing agent to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to authorize approval of plans and specifications for installa- tion of traffic signals at Adoree and Clark and call for bids. r/07 Mr. Barhite reported that the property owners along the east side of Paramount Blvd., extending from 200 feet north of Phlox St. to 800 feet south of Phlox St., requested that the City of Downey provide the extension of pavement to join concrete curbs and gutters to be con- structed over certain portions of the above described street. This request has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, resulting in the following recommendations: 1. The City Council authorize the expenditure of $10,000 of the improvement of this portion of Paramount Blvd. entailing the construction of pavement, cross gutter and concrete curbs and gutters north of Phlox St. (where the property owners have previously improved the shoulder with a full width pavement) . 2. That the project be financed from available Gas Tax Funds which have not been previously budgeted. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve the street improvement project on Paramount Boulevard as outlined. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the continua- tion of the hearing on the appeal of R. C. Walter for revocation of a solicitor's permit. The City Attorney stated for the record that pursuant to the power granted to the Police Chief under the Downey Municipal Code, a letter was sent to Mr. Walter dated September 17, 1959, setting forth the revocation. Subsequent to the letter's being sent out, Mr. Walter filed an appeal with the Council, as he has the authority to do under the Municipal Code. The City Clerk advised that a certified letter, return receipt requested, had been forwarded to Mr. Walter on October 6, 1959, notifying him of the time and place of the hearing on his appeal, and that she had on file the receipt, dated October 12, 1959, signed by Mr. R. C. Walter for the certi- fied letter; however, Mr. Walter did not come forth when he was requested to do so at the hearing, and apparently was not present in the Council Chambers at that time. Mr. Walter had been soliciting for the sale of fire alarm devices and a number of the persons whom he solicited were under the impression that Mr. Walter was a member of the Fire Department. This impression was gleaned either by direct statements of Mr. Walter to that effect, or by inference from his sales approach. The City Attorney stated it might be well for the Council to be advised by Assistant Fire Chief Don Warren, in a brief statement, as to the nature of the complaints received against Mr. Walter. Assistant Fire Chief Don Warren reported that the matter originated in March. The public thought Mr. Walter was a representative of the Fire Department in civilian clothes making inspections and setting up appoint- ments for fire demonstrations and inspections later. Several complaints were registered. The matter then subsided until June and then again in September a series of complaints, in fact 15 or 20 in the matter of a very _. few days, were made. The Police Chief had issued a solicitor's permit to Mr. Walter. As Mr. Walter was in violation of certain State codes and the Municipal Code, the Fire Department asked Mr. Walter's permit to be revoked. This was due to the fact he was misrepresenting himself to the public as being with the City Service (the Fire Service) to get his foot in the door. These persons thought he was associated with the Fire Department until about his third visit when Mr. Walter, after making fire demonstrations, inspections and showing pictures of severe fire damage, informed the people that the cost for the fire alarm was $500. (' The following persons offered testimony in the case: Mrs. Lida Jenkins, 9662 Ratliffe, who stated Mr. Walter said he was representing the Fire Department and inspecting homes. Mrs. James Jobling, 9658 Ratliffe, who stated Mr. Walter claimed he had nothing to sell and implied he was represent- ing the Fire Department. Mrs. Oliver Minyard, 9638 E. Priscilla, who had bought one of the alarm systems. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the hearing be closed in the matter of the revocation of Mr. R. C. Walter's solicitor's permit. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and carried that the City Council find that Mr. R. C. Walter did mis- represent himself to be a member of the Fire Department and that the appeal of Mr. Walter be denied and the revocation by the Police Department of his solicitor's permit be upheld. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Councilman stated that it is unfortunate and regrettable that there are people with a complete lack of business ethics, and that the Fire and Police Departments are to be commended for their alertness in stopping this very questionable activity on the part of this individual. Councilman Dunnum also commended the citizens for coming to the Council Meeting and enabling the City Council to put a stop to it. Mr. Barhite stated that the report of the Traffic Engineer has been reviewed by the Traffic Committee and they concur with the recommendations contained therein. Removal of parking along 5th Street seems to be in accordance with the wishes of the majority of the property owners on 5th Street between Birchdale and Brookshire Avenue who have informed the City that they are opposed to the widening of the street and suggest as an alternative that a parking prohibition be initiated. The following action, therefore, has been recommended: 1. Remove parking on the south side of 5th Street at the curve just east of Birchdale. 2. Remove parking on the south side of 5th Street between Birchdale and Brookshire Avenue. This will provide two 11 -foot traveling lanes in each direction. Parking can be removed from the north side when additional capacity is required. 3. Remove parking at key or critical points on 5th Street between Brookshire and Downey Avenue; i.e., at curves and adjacent to intersections. It is felt that parking in the above section is at a premium as a result of the demands of the hospital. Fur- thermore, this section of the roadway is 34 feet wide and it can accomodate parking and two 9 -foot traveled lanes. 4. Remove parking on the south of 5th Street between Downey and Paramount Blvd. Present traffic demands do not require further restrictions; however, future traffic requirements may dictate the prohibition of parking on the north side of the street at a later date. The Traffic Committee reported that all of the above parking prohibitions can be accomplished without Council action since the City Traffic Code provides 0 for the Traffic Engineer to remove parking from narrow streets. However, because of the controversial nature of parking restrictions it is suggested that the Council indicate approval of this report by minute action. The above analysis is based entirely on the assumption that the exist- ing major street patterns will remain unchanged. Any consideration of a downtown mall or other drastic change in the major street plan will require a re-evaluation of the problem. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the recommendations to restrict parking on 5th Street accord- ing to the Traffic Committee's Report be accepted. The City Manager reported that Chief Robinson of the Police Department had made a very comprehensive report concerning crossing guards. Councilman Dunnum inquired if copies of the report had been furnished the C. C. Carpenter and Ed C. Lewis P.T.A. presidents. Chief Robinson stated they had been de- livered last night. After Chief Ivan A. Robinson presented his report on the crossing guards, Mrs. Rogers, President of the Ed C. Lewis P.T.A., and Mrs. Brown, President of the C. C. Carpenter P.T.A. protested the decision that the traffic signals were felt to be adequate safety devices at the school crossings at Foster and Bellflower and Foster and Clark Street. Mrs. Rogers also read an excerpt from a survey of the Los Angeles County Road Department in support of her protest. Mrs. Brown thanked Chief Robinson for his cooperation and for the complete report which had been made. The Traffic Engineer, Mr. Hal Durham, made a comparison of other busy intersections which showed the one at Imperial is almost double in traffic. Councilman Dunnum asked to be excused from the meeting at 9:15 A.M. to take an urgent long distance telephone call. After much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the matter of crossing guards for the intersections of Foster and Bellflower and Foster and Clark be tabled for further study. Councilman Temple inquired what the possibility might be for installing a directional signal opposite the West Junior High School at Laurel Street and Old River School Road. The Traffic Engineer will report on this at a later meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 508 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LEEDS STREET (A.D. NO. 11) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered thatfurther reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 508 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mr. King presented Mr. Kenneth Johnson, graduate student of U.C.L.A. who is working on a case study of Downey versus Lakewood plans of City government. 710 The City Manager reported that progress continues in effecting mutual aid agreements with the 17 cities and County of Los Angeles in setting up the local inter - agency Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Program and it is hoped it will become operative by the first of January, 1960. Headquarters for this disaster program will be in the newly rented building on Dolan Street and funds and general administrative procedures will all be handled through this local office. The budget for the first year is estimated at $14,175.00, of which the City of Downey's share for the first year is estimated at $1,459.00. It is necessary, therefore, to ask Council author- ity to appropriate $1,459.00 from the reserve funds for this purpose. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the appropriation of $1,459.00 from the reserve funds in order that the City can share its proportionate cost in the Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Program. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Listed below are budgetary transfers requested by the Public Works Department and recommended by the Department of Finance. Council authority is necessary to effect these transfers under the 1959 -60 current budget. JUSTIFICATION FOR TRANSFERS: Items 1 & 2- -These transfers are necessary to cover a deficit existing in these accounts. The Encumbrance Carry -Over from the 58 -59 Budget was not sufficient to cover actual costs and no monies were requested this year in these accounts. Items 3 & 7 - -The money budgeted in Account 1- 4030 -621 was for the purchase of a pickup truck with a utility body. The truck was purchased withoutthe special body, resulting in a savings. $200.00 is requested to be transferred to Account 1 -4030 -623 to purchase an Acetylene Outfit for the City Street Maintenance Division. Experience has indicated a sufficient volume of con- tract welding.work to justify the purchase. $600.00 is requested to be transferred to Account 1 -4020 -611, Office Equipment, to purchase a small Ozalid Machine for use in the Police Department. It is necessary that the large Ozalid Machine be moved to the Engineering Annex where it is needed the most. Item 4 - -The purchase of the Paint Striping Machine resulted in a savings sufficient to transfer $400 from Account 1- 4030 -623 to Account 1- 4036 -623 where additional money is needed to purchase an insecticide sprayer for spraying street trees. Bid prices for the sprayer were higher than anticipated. Items 5 & 6 - -It is requested that $2,500 be transferred from Account 9- 4020 -511, Rental of Buildings, $950 to be transferred to Account 1- 4020 -611, Furniture and Fixtures for the purchase of air conditioning units and storage facilities; $1,550 to be transferred to Account 1 -4020 -691, Non - Structural Equipment, for the purchase of necessary lighting improvements. Originally $5,000 was budgeted for the rental of office space for additional engineering personnel. From To Amount 1. 1- 4035 -641 Traffic Control Signs 1 -4030 -641 Traffic Control Signs $ 30.00 2. 1 -4030 -699 Fixed Assets NOC 1 -4030 -691 Non - Structural Im- provements 8.00 3. 1 -4030 -621 Autos and Trucks 1 -4030 -623 Constr. & St. Maint. Equipment 200.00 4. 1 -4035 -623 Constr. & St. Maint. 1 -4036 -623 Constr. & St. Maint. Equipment Equipment 400.00 5. 9 -4020 -511 Rental of Buildings 1 -4020 -612 Furniture and Fixtures 950.00 ^ 6. 9 -4020 -511 Rental of Buildings 1 -4020 -691 Non - Structural Im- provements 1,550.00 7. 1 -4030 -621 Autos and Trucks 1- 4020 -611 Office Equipment 600.00 JUSTIFICATION FOR TRANSFERS: Items 1 & 2- -These transfers are necessary to cover a deficit existing in these accounts. The Encumbrance Carry -Over from the 58 -59 Budget was not sufficient to cover actual costs and no monies were requested this year in these accounts. Items 3 & 7 - -The money budgeted in Account 1- 4030 -621 was for the purchase of a pickup truck with a utility body. The truck was purchased withoutthe special body, resulting in a savings. $200.00 is requested to be transferred to Account 1 -4030 -623 to purchase an Acetylene Outfit for the City Street Maintenance Division. Experience has indicated a sufficient volume of con- tract welding.work to justify the purchase. $600.00 is requested to be transferred to Account 1 -4020 -611, Office Equipment, to purchase a small Ozalid Machine for use in the Police Department. It is necessary that the large Ozalid Machine be moved to the Engineering Annex where it is needed the most. Item 4 - -The purchase of the Paint Striping Machine resulted in a savings sufficient to transfer $400 from Account 1- 4030 -623 to Account 1- 4036 -623 where additional money is needed to purchase an insecticide sprayer for spraying street trees. Bid prices for the sprayer were higher than anticipated. Items 5 & 6 - -It is requested that $2,500 be transferred from Account 9- 4020 -511, Rental of Buildings, $950 to be transferred to Account 1- 4020 -611, Furniture and Fixtures for the purchase of air conditioning units and storage facilities; $1,550 to be transferred to Account 1 -4020 -691, Non - Structural Equipment, for the purchase of necessary lighting improvements. Originally $5,000 was budgeted for the rental of office space for additional engineering personnel. When the Engineering Annex on Dolan was leased, it became apparent that the above improvements would be necessary. Of the original $5,000 only $2,500 is necessary for the rent and utilities, making available the other $2,500 for air - conditioning and lighting improvements. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve the budget transfers as set for above in Item #2 of the City Manager's Report. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey The City Manager requested, as authority had been granted for him to attend the League Meeting in San Francisco next week, and the Inter- national City Managers' Association meeting in St. Louis the following Sunday, that he be granted 12 days' vacation time between these two meetings. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that approval be granted for 12 days' vacation time for the City Manager between the League Meeting in San Francisco October 18, 19 and 20 and the International City Managers' Association meeting in St. Louis beginning October 25. The City Manager reported that at the Industrial Committee Meeting held October 12, 1959 they unanimously agreed to employ Mr. Louis J. Kroeger, a nationally recognized municipal analyst, to prepare an immediate analysis showing exactly what benefits this annexation #3 would give the industrialists as well as to the City of Downey. The Committee reports that the City's own industrialists will subscribe to $2,000 or $3,000 in contributions to pay for Mr. Kroeger's report. Councilman Dunnum stated that the reason for his leaving the Council for a few minutes was based on the urgency of a telephone call from one of the major industrialists in the area, asking that a meeting be called as there are a number of industrialists in that area who want to hear the complete report on Downey so they can have both sides of the story and be better enabled to make their decision. Councilman Giddings commended the Industrial Development Committee for their decision to hire Mr. Louis Kroeger. The City Manager was asked to prepare a letter whereby the industrial- ists will be invited to attend a meeting to be held the latter part of next week. It is felt the industrialists will be more interested in answers and informa- tion they get from the City's industrialists and from Mr. Kroeger than from any of the City Officials. The City Manager announced that there will be a meeting of the Trans- portation Committee in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 14, 1959, at 7:30 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that approval be granted to issue Warrant #5357 for the quarterly payment of $1,875 to the Chamber of Commerce. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the following persons be appointed to the Sister -City Committee: Mrs. Robert C. Stockenberg, 7423 Benares St., Downey Mr. Noyes Alexander of the Downey Live Wire Marie Coffey of the Southeast News There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adj6 rned at 1Q:30 A.M. Tr,',--7 J I C V City Cl rk Mayor