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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-12-60-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 12TH, 1960 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, January 12th, 1960, Mayor James L. Stamps presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Mnager Donald Simpson, City Engineer Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Administrative Assistant Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Robert Vollmer, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend J. Emory Ackerman of Christ Lutheran Church of Downey de- livered the invocation. Mr. King stated how pleased everyone is with the new Council Chamber which is to be used only for all Council Meetings, Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings and meetings of the Downey City School District Board. Copies of the Annual Report of the City of Downey were then distributed to all who were present. The City Attorney stated that inasmuch as the resolution on the feasibility of Elm Vista Drive Assessment (A.D. #21) had been held from the last Council Meeting, he recommends adoption of this resolution prior to holding the hearing on the debt limit report. RESOLUTION NO. 541 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING FINDING OF FEASIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF NECES- SARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUT- TERS, AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 21 (ELM VISTA DRIVE) 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. 541 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor 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 Elm Vista Drive and the acquisition of rights of way between Bellflower Boulevard and a point 1312 feet east of Bellflower Boulevard. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavits relative to the hearing listed below: 1. Affidavit of Publication 2. Affidavit of Posting 3. Affidavit of Mailing The City Clerk stated she had the affidavits. it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be received and filed. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had received any written protests, objections or statements in support. The City Clerk stated she had received none. �--- Mayor Stamps then asked if there were any oral statements for or against the making of the improvement on Elm Vista Drive. Mr. Norman E. Grider, 9354 Elm Vista Drive, objected to the width of the cul de sac at the end of Elm Vista, and allowing parking thereon. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to change the cul de sac at the end of Elm Vista to a 35' radius cul de sac with the further pro- vision that the curbing within the cul de sac be painted red to prohibit the parking of any vehicles. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple suggested that a hearing on the Smallwood Lighting District be continued to a night meeting in order that more persons involved might be able to attend and get a more complete picture of the proposed improvement. The City Attorney explained that the hearing would have to be held as advertised at 8:00 A.M. but could be continued at that time to a later time and place. The City Clerk read the following correspondence. A letter from Mrs. Harvey Rupp and daughter Ginger expressing their appreciation for the opportunity of being able to assist in decorating the Downey Rose Float. Mrs. Harvey stated it gave her a real and lasting picture of the City's slogan "Downey Future Unlimited." A letter from the County Boundary Commission advising of the proposed Atlantic District Annexation No. lA to the City of Maywood. An announcement of the regular meeting of the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division on Thursday, January 21, 1960, at the Los Angeles Turf Club at 7:00 P.M. A letter of appreciation and acknowledgment from the Y.M.C.A. of the Downey Building Materials, Inc.'s Christmas contribution to their building fund made in the name of the City of Downey. Two letters from the County Board of Supervisors announcing a meeting on Wednesday, January 13, at 7:30 P.M. for an informal public discussion on plans for reorganization of the Municipal and Justice Courts within Los Angeles County and of the hearing on this subject on January 20 for the Board's action. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce reporting on their progress during the past six months with a financial report and Six Months Activity Report, and a letter requesting the payment of $1875 per contract between the City and the Chamber of Commerce. The letter also requested that the City allocation be increased by $5,000 (from $7500 to $12,500) and payments made on a monthly basis. Mr. King reviewed a comparison of other cities' support of their chamber of commerce which had been submitted to the Councilmen. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the Chamber of Commerce be paid the $1875.00 due at this time as per contract between the City and the Chamber of Commerce. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that an additional allocation to the Chamber of Commerce be made as follows, to bring the City's contribution up to $10,000.00 for the year: Amount $2500.00 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: From To Unapplied Appropriations Account No. 9- 2000 -331 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps 0 Councilmen: None 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the payments to the Chamber of Commerce be made on a monthly basis. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Councilmen all expressed their praise of the past board, president and manager of the Chamber of Commerce for the fine job they have been %^ doing and stated that they felt that the new board will at least equal or better it. Mr. Barrett, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed regrets on behalf of the new president, William Wilson, who was unable to attend today's Council Meeting. The City Clerk stated she had received a $50 deposit and a letter of appeal to Zone Exception Case #159 from Mr. Leslie V. Olson, representative for Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co., owners of property located at 9617 Lakewood Boulevard. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that inasmuch as the Planning Commission vote was a 2 to 2 vote the matter of Zone Exception Case #159 be referred back to the Planning Commission for further action at the earliest opportunity. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter was read from Messrs. Robert C. Wilbur, R. D. Haviland, George E. Hills, E. G. Moe, Marvin E. Ganser and Joe Ramirez addressed to the Downey Planning Commission requesting a review and decision at their next meeting on Zone Change Petition #52. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the Planning Commission be requested to reconsider Zone Change Petition #52 along with other cases which have been tabled until April, and to restudy and render a decision at the earliest possible time. W� The City Clerk continued reading the written correspondence: A letter from Mayor Milo Dellmann of the City of South Gate urging an early solution to the participation on the part of the City of Downey for installation of signal lights at the intersection of Gardendale Street and Garfield Avenue. Mr. King stated the City Attorney has prepared a satisfactory agreement and is waiting now to hear from the City Attorney of South Gate before the agreement is presented to the Council. A letter from Mr. Joseph Nangano indicating he would like to rent or lease from the City of Downey the City property located at 8417 E. Firestone Blvd. on the following provisions: 1. To use the property to operate a small home appliance repair shop. 2. Mr. Nangano to repair at his own expense both the front and rear buildings and maintain same. 3. $50 per month for the use of this property or 5% of the gross business. 4. The City to remove the center building and blacktop the ground. 5. Mr. Nangano to vacate the property at any time the City needs it, subject to a 30 -day notice. Mr. King stated that he had met with Mr. Nangano who agreed to eliminate the condition in his offer of having the City blacktop where the center building will be removed, and that he is willing to lease the property for a year subject to a 30 -day cancellation clause. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City Manager be instructed to try to arrange a lease agreement, subject to a 30 -day cancellation clause, with Mr. Joseph Nangano on a $50 per month or 5% of the gross basis, whichever is the larger, and that he remove at his own expense the middle building and paint the other buildings and put them in a good state of repair. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Leonard Adams offering to sell to the City the property at 8414 -84162 E. Second Street for $42,000.00 -- $22,000.00 to be for cash, the balance to be paid from revenues from the apartments. Mr. King stated he had the property appraised. The appraiser valued the property at from $38,000.00 to $40,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to make an offer of $39,000.00 with a $19,000.00 initial cash payment, the balance payable.over a term of years. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings, Temple NOES: 1 Councilman: Stamps ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum disqualified himself from voting as Mr. Adams was a client of his. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of December 22, 1959 be approved as corrected. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4129, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO TRESPASSING The ordinance 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 4128, 4128.1 and 4128.2, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO SOLICITING FOR IMMORAL PURPOSES 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 542 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING FINDING OF FEASIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF NEC- ESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 (BENEDICT AVENUE) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 542 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 543 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 (BENEDICT AVENUE) 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 543 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 544 ,^ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE ACQUISI- TION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY, CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 (BENEDICT AVENUE) 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. 544 be adopted setting 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 9, 1960, as the time and the Council Chamber of the City Hall as the place for the hearing on the acquisition of necessary rights of way, construction of curbs, gutters and pavement in Assessment District No. 14 (Benedict Avenue). AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 545 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT ^^ OF STAMPS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. No. 24) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 545 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 546 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STAMPS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. No. 24) 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. 546 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 547 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 (STAMPS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 547 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The report of debt limit on the proposed improvement of Stamps Avenue and other streets and rights of way was filed with the City Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 548 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 (STAMPS AVENUE) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 548 be adopted setting 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 23, 1960, as the time and the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall as the place for the hearing on the report of the development of Assessment District No. 24, Stamps Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 549 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE STAMPS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE 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 Peavey and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 549 be adopted setting the time as 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 23, 1960, and the Council Chamber as the place of hearing on intention to improve Stamps Avenue and other streets and rights of way in the City of Downey. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None /"" I I RESOliTION NO. 550 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CON- VEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS KNOWN AS THE GARDENDALE STREET DRAIN IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnu;i, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 550 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 551 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 GARDENDALE STREET The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Barhite Director of Public Works, gave a resume of the development of this property and stated that the access was taken from Gardendale Street in order to give the best use of the property to its owners. 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. 551 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 552 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING CITY -STATE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT NO. 997 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND CHANNELIZATION AT THE INTER- SECTION OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND TELEGRAPH ROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings 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. 552 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 553 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD DISTRICT TO DEFER CONSTRUCTION OF LINE "D" OF PROJECT NO. 428 of THE 1958 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE PROGRAM AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 523 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man 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. 553 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 554 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 19301 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH DEPOSIT The resolution was read by title only. After an inspection of the map, Councilman Dunnum stated that the City is defeating its purpose in allowing a cul de sac and not prohibit parking itself. Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson recommended prohibiting parking in all cul de sacs which should be posted rather than by red paint. Councilman Dunnum recommended that the problem be referred to the traffic committee for study and for their suggestions and recommendations in regard to all cul de sacs within the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 554 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 554 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 555 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 527 AND ADDING THERETO PERTAIN- ING TO THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY ON FLORENCE AVENUE The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 555 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None P4 6' .Y .-- ;13 RESOLUTION NO. W.S. -180 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. ( #13986 THROUGH #14295 $67,254.80) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further'read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -180 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -181 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. ( #5892 THROUGH #6027 $69,055.40) 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 Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -181 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Mayor presented Mrs. Leona M. Aldridge, President of the League of Women Voters of Downey, who reported they are now a recognized League, having been established and recognized by both State and National Leagues. Mrs. Aldridge presented a pamphlet entitled "Facts for Voters" of which 10,000 have been printed for local distribution. Mrs. Aldridge then introduced two members accompanying her to the Council Meeting: Mrs. Mary Helen Cochran and Mrs. Virginia Spiro. Mr. King reported that a letter had been received from the County Engineer recommending that the City Council approve the work and accept for public use the following sanitary sewer constructions: 1. P.C. #5276, located on Julius Avenue just southerly of Nada Street. 2. P.C. #5189, located westerly of Rives Avenue running northerly from Burns Avenue to serve the new Wonderbowl. 3. P.C. #5229, westerly of Lakewood Blvd. and southerly of Imperial Highway. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered to approve the work and accept for public use, together with the offer of dedication from the property owner, the sanitary sewer con - structed under P.C. #5276 located on Julius Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the work and accept for public use, together with an offer of dedication from the property owner, the sanitary sewer con- structed under P.C. #5189 westerly of Rives Avenue running north from Burns Avenue to serve the new Wonderbowl. 714 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered to approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer constructed under P.C. #5229 westerly of Lakewood Blvd. and southeniy of Imperial Highway. Mr. King reported that plans and specifications have been com- pleted for the improvement of Florence Avenue between Paramount Blvd. and Downey Ave. The City Council was requested to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that plans and specifications be approved for the improvement of Florence Avenue between Paramount Blvd. and Downey Avenue and to call for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King introduced Mr. Ernest Racca of the State Compensation Insurance Fund who presented the City with a check for $11,602.70 as the City's dividend on their premiums paid annually for accident insur- ance. The sum is predicated on the low accident rate and reflects a 537. dividend, one of the highest in the state. Mr. Racca congratulated the City on the excellent work reflected by the dividend check. Mr. King reported the Weststates Electric Corporation, contractor on Contract X33, traffic signal at Adoree and Clark Avenue (for North American) has requested the City to extend the time limit on the project for 30 days. This is due to conflicting work that has to be done by the Edison Company, General Telephone Company and the paving contractor for the Autonetics Corporation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings ^ and so ordered that a 30 -day extension be granted to the Weststates Electric Corporation, contractor on Contract #33, traffic signal at Adoree and Clark Avenue. Mr. King reported that at the time final plans and specifications were being prepared last spring for Assessment District No. 14 (Benedict Avenue) and A.D. #21 (Elm Vista Drive), it was the practice for the City to participate in the extension of pavement to join concrete improvements installed by the adjoining property owners. Subsequently, in this fiscal year funds for this type of work were exhausted. However, in the Investigation Reports to the Council, together with the estimates of cost to the people in the proposed assessment district, the net prices reflected a contribution for these paveouts by the City totaling approximately $2,560.00. Therefore, if the two assessment districts are formed as scheduled, and if the City Council should desire to make the contributions, it is suggested that the following actions be taken: 1. Authorize the expenditure of $1,960.00 from Account No. 1- 4130 -681 for the pavement extension on the north side of Imperial Highway in the vicinity of Benedict Avenue for a distance of 263 feet. 2. Authorize the expenditure of $600 from Account No. 1- 4130 -681 for ^ the pavement extension on the east side of Bellflower Blvd. in the vicinity of Elm Vista Drive for a distance of 200 feet. 3. Authorize the reduction of $2,560.00 encumbrance in Account No. 1 -4130 -681 previously appropriated for the storm drain on Gardendale Street between Lakewood Blvd. and Blodgett Avenue It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the expenditures as set out above. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that the City has been advised by the State Division of Highways that they propose the modification of the existing traffic signals and the construction of channelization (with left -turn pockets) at the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue. The work is scheduled to be undertaken sometime during the 1960 -61 fiscal year with the joint participation by the Cities of Bellflower and Downey, together with the Division of Highways. The State estimates that the City of Downey's share for this important project in order that they might prepare the necessary plans and specifica- tions. It is recommended that Council authorize the inclusion of the project in the 1960 -61 fiscal year's budget. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that this project be tabled and that the Director of Public Works and the City Manager be instructed to submit a more detailed report. Mr. King reported that approval by the Council and authority for the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion on the new City Library Building is needed. The building, with the exception of a few minor items, was complete as of December 30, 1959. Final payment of the 10% retention will then be made on February 4, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to grant authority for the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion on the new City Library Building with final payment of the 10% retention to be made on February 4, 1960 with the approval of the architects. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that further study has been given to the suggested fees relating to the licensing of juke boxes, amusement devices and vending machines. The question arose as to the suggested fee of $1.00 per machine per year for vending machines under 5. Further study of this with the Licensing Department reve818 that these are usually licensed in groups of 5, 10 or more and that the $1.00 fee in their estimation will cover the expense appropriately. This is the average of the fees charged for the machines in the area and it is felt that the suggested fees as in the rec- ommendation of- December 22 are adequate. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the recommended changes in licensing fees for juke boxes, amusement devices and vending machines, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary documents. Mr. Barhite submitted the annual report on road and street defici- encies in the City., Mr. King submitted a summary of the revenues from on- street and off - street meters for the calendar year 1959 which shows total receipts of $23,101.63. Expenses in the current budget are $13,111.00 plus $7500.00 for capital outlay totaling $20,611, leaving an indicated balance of approximately $2500.00 of revenues over expenditures. The following transfer of funds was requested: $120 from Account No. 9- 2025 -111, Salaries and Wages, to Account No. 1- 2025 -612, Furniture & Fixtures, to purchase a five -tier shelf locker to secure personnel records and examinations storage space. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant authority for the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $120.00 9- 2025 -111 1- 2025 -612 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that the Annual Report for the City of Downey has been completed and it is necessary to request a $300.00 transfer from unapplied appropriations to pay for the manual distribution of the 20,000 copies to all the citizens in Downey. After discussion of the mailing or manual distribution of the Annual Report, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following appropriation so that these reports can be mailed directly to the citizens of Downey: Amount From To $1200.00 Unapplied Appropriations 9- 2000 -312 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that in the Public Works Department a transfer of $35.00 from Furniture and Fixture Account to Autos and Trucks Account has been requested. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be authorized: Amount From To $35.00 1- 4030 -612 1 -4030 -621 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King requested approval to transfer $2300.00 from Capital Outlay Accounts in the Finance Department for the completion of the new Council Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to grant authority to make the following trans- fer of funds for completion of the new Council Chamber: Amount $ 325.00 250.00 450.00 890.00 280.00 105.00 AYES: NOES: ABSENT:' From W 1- 2030 -611 1- 2000 -612 1- 2030 -691 of 1- 2031 -611 it 1- 2031 -612 " 1 -2031 -691 " 1 -2033 -691 " Total 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps 0 Councilmen: None 0 Councilmen: None -13- 3,13 / -r Mr. King requested authority to accept the Fire Station No. 4 and to make the final payment including a change order totaling $204.99. This change order includes an additional double -pole switch in locker room, a conduit under floor for telephone outlet and revised sewer con- nections. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to accept Fire Station No. 4 and to make final payment including a change order totaling $204.99. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King suggested that the firm of Diehl, Evans and Company be retained as the outside auditors for the City Council for the coming year based upon the same per diem rates as last year. Their auditing services upon this basis will not exceed $1400.00 for the coming year, funds for which are included in the current budget. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve retaining the firm of Diehl, Evans and Company as the outside auditors for the City Council for the coming year. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 00 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that extension of the Mercury Vapor Street Lighting project to include the installation of a mercury vapor light at the intersection of LaReina and Nance Avenues has been requested by the abutting property owner. Cost of this additional light would be approxi- mately $700.00 and the property owner has agreed to pay one -third of the cost if the City will pay the remaining $475.00. This area is fairly well lighted by the local property owners and this additional light is certainly justified for general safety conditions in the area. It was recommended that Council approve appropriation of an amount not to exceed $475.00 from the unappropriated reserve funds. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the following appropriation for the installation of a mercury vapor street light at the intersection of LaReina and Nance Avenues: Amount From To $475.00 Unapplied Appropriations 1 -4040 -643 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that work has been satisfactorily completed in Tract #21496 and recommended that Council accept the improvement and au- thorize release of the Faithful Performance Bond. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize approval of work in Tract No.21496 and authorize release of the Faithful Performance Bond. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney read a letter written in reply to one received from Mr. Richard P. Roe of the Park Water Company, in which he sets forth certain counter proposals. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the City Attorney be authorized to sign the letter and forward it to Mr. Roe: After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by -- Councilman Peavey and so ordered to direct and demand that the adminis- tration proceed forthwith to acquire the information that has been requested by the Council relative to the project of the City's possible acquisition of the facilities of the Park Water Company and that as much information as can be made available be reported at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Giddings asked permission to be absent from Council Meet- ings for one month. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to grant permission for Councilman Giddings to be absent the next three Council Meetings. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a letter be directed to Mr. John Quinn, County Assessor, advising him that there will be space available at the City Hall for a deputy assessor to assist the citizens of Downey in filing their tax forms. Councilman Peavey inquired what the status is for the removal of the double - double line on Firestone Boulevard. Mr. King reported that Assemblyman Porter is to keep us advised of developments. Councilman Peavey moved, it was seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a letter be sent to Governor Brown and Assemblyman Porter with a copy to all the assemblymen stating that the City of Downey is being discriminated against and requesting their offices be used to alleviate the situation of the double - double line. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that an appropriation be made as follows for the purchase of library books for the new library. Amount From To $5000.00 Unapplied Appropriations 1- 7010 -693 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was suggested by Councilman Peavey that a measure for selling com- pensation for Councilmen be placed on the ballot for the Municipal Election in April. After discussion the Council deferred action relative to setting an amount to the next Council Meeting. Councilman Dunnum stated that inasmuch as a new association, specifically the Downey Symphony Orchestra, seems to have increased the prestige of the community tremendously and this association has been reported to be in desperate financial straits, being in need of $3600.00, he suggests that the City aid them financially as it does the Downey Museum of Art, the Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager had been asked to make a study of allocation by other cities to symphony orchestras, which report has been submitted to Council. Mr. King reported that the Park Board has expressed its willingness and intent to pay half or $1800.00 for support of the Downey Symphony Orchestra if the City of Downey will pay the other $1800.00. i'"1 or '.1r It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey to authorize negotiating a contract with the Downey Symphony Orchestra for payment of $750.00 to be appropriated from unapplied appropriations, to be paid at the rate of $150.00 per month the remaining five months of this fiscal year, and that the City Manager be instructed to include in next year's budget an appropriation of $1800.00 on the condition that the Park Board appropriate a similar sum. Amount From To $750.00 Unapplied Appropriations 9- 2000 -331 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Peavey, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple suggested that an investigation be made as to how often the Sanitation or Health Inspectors check the local markets and meat departments. Councilman Stamps read a report of the progress of the City of Downey for the past six months in which he served as its Mayor. Mayor Stamps then tendered his resignation as Mayor. Councilman Stamps commended the Council on their work and stated it has been a real pleasure to serve for two terms as Mayor of the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the resignation of Mr. Stamps as Mayor of the City of Downey be accepted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Stamps not Peavey, Giddings, Temple voting. The City Clerk, presiding as chairman, then asked for nomination for Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote nominating Councilman Hollis M. Peavey from District #3 to serve as Mayor for the next six months. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Stamps NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Hollis M. Peavey not voting. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote nominating Councilman Carroll M. Dunnum to serve as Mayor Pro - Tempore for the next six months. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Stamps, Giddings, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Dunnum not voting. Councilman Peavey thanked the Council for the honor of being Mayor and complimented Mr. Stamps on his last six months fo service, also com- plimenting the Council, all of whom have been dedicated to the one thought in mind of trying to make Downey go ahead. Councilman Peavey stated he is sure that each and every one of the Councilmen has given of his time, money and efforts to bring this about. He added that as everyone drives around Downey he must have noticed a marked improvement,such as street lighting, which shows the spirit prevailing in Downey since its inception. Councilman Peavey predicted that Downey would be second to none as the most prominent Southern California City. He predicted that the progress and momentum in the City of Downey indicates the City can only go to the top of the heap as far as the cities in California are concerned. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 A.M. �- -City Clerk / n i Mayor k , - '�7