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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-26-60-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 26TH, 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 26th, 1960, Mayor Hollis M. Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey ABSENT: Councilman: Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Don Simpson, City Engineer Lee Leavitt, Sr. Civil Engineer Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief A. C. Gabriel, Purchasing Agent Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the continu- ation of the hearing on proposed Assessment District #21 (Elm Vista Drive) in order to -make a change in the work. The Mayor asked if there were any oral protests. There were none. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Elm Vista Drive A.D. #21 be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 556 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK TO BE DONE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 21 (ELM VISTA DRIVE) 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. 556 be adopted setting the hearing on the work change for 8 :00 A.M.., February 9, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Councilman Dunnum suggested that the City Clerk notify persons affected and those who protested at the initial hearing. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the Downey City Lighting,District be continued to 7:30 P.M., January 26, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 7f•' 3 ,r It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 139 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3179 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO TRUCK ROUTES 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 Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 557 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 557 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 558 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLARK AVENUE BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND ANGELL STREET The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 558 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 559 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 559 be adopted with a change including the area West of Paramount Boulevard between Firestone Boulevard and Fourth Street. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 774 Mayor Peavey suggested the persons affected by the establishment of the parking limits on the streets mentioned in Resolution No. 559 be contacted and apprised of this change. RESOLUTION NO. 560 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO CHANGE THE STOP SIGN AFFECTING TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF GLENCLIFF DRIVE AND RIVERGROVE DRIVE The resolution wasread 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 560 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 561 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO- RANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR 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. 561 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 562 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1960, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 562 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings a` .4 5 RESOLUTION NO. 563 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1960 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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. 563 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager reported that upon action taken by the City Council at their regular meeting on January 12 an escrow had been entered into with the owners of the four -unit apartment house across from the City Hall at a total cost of $39,000.00. After thorough investigation of current funds, interest rates and the tedious procedure of setting up a partial payment program as outlined by the City Attorney, it was felt it would be more prudent for the City to pay cash for this property rather than endeavor to enter into a long -time purchase agreement. The owners agreed to include the furniture (estimated value of $2800.00) with this purchase price and to assign the rents totaling $337 per month to the City effective February 1, 1960. These arrangements were all made subject to approval of the City Council. The City Manager reported that the City Clerk, Della Doyle, has been assigned to manage the four -unit apartment house. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City Council ratify, affirm and adopt the action of the City Manager relative to the escrow entered into with the property owners Qf the four -unit apartment house across from the City Hall and authorizing 39,000 from unappropriated surplus to land accounts 1-2006 -671. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 564 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF 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. 564 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings i-of` d' ty RESOLUTION NO. WS -182 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. ( #14296 THROUGH #14601 $663,871.13) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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 -182 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. WS -183 A RESOIU TION 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. ( #6028 THROUGH #6138 $109,022.10) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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 -183 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings An agreement between the Downey Museum of Arts and the City of Downey pledging $666.64, payable $83.33 for the period commencing November 1, 1959, and terminating June 30, 1960, was presented by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that this agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute same. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mayor Peavey presented Certificates of Completion of Supervisory Personnel for Completion of Training Course in "Supervisorial Method in Municipal Administrations" to the following personnel: Robert Vollmer, Robert DeSio, Thomas Nudson, Ralph Hamilton, LaGrande Leavitt, Hal Durham, Robert F. Topliff, William Parrott and Melvin Harldson Roger Harmon and William A. Goggin were absent due to illness. Mayor Peavey congratulated the recipients of the certificates and stated he was happy to have them working for the City - -men who are looking forward and trying to better themselves for their jobs. The City Manager reported that work has been completed on Assessment District #42 - sidewalks (Dempster Avenue) unsatisfactorily in accordance with plans and specifications. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that this work not be accepted. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the matter of acceptance of the work in Assessment District #42 (Dempster Avenue - sidewalks) be continued until the next meeting of the City Council. The City Manager reported the new library is meeting with a huge success and that at the close of business on January 19, had shown an increase of 101 %. Because the library feels that service to patrons and control of the "crowds" is one of its first jobs, other equally important duties have had to suffer. One of these duties is the pur- chasing, cataloging and processing of new books. The City Council recognized this serious problem when it voted $5,000.00 be appropriated for the purchase of additional books. In order to speed up the selection, purchasing and cataloging and processing of these new books, it is suggested that the following distribution of the $5,000.00 be authorized: To Account No. 9- 7010 -399 - $312.50 - Increase the McNaughton Service from 700 books to 900 books with 78 new books a month instead of 58. To Account No. 9- 7010 -121 - $750.00 - Temporary and casual wages. Add some extra hours to the part -time staff. These extra hours can be spent helping the Friends of the Library in processing. To Account No. 1- 7010 -693 - $3937.50 - Purchase additional books. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote authorizing the following distribution as outlined above of the $5,000.00 authorized by Council at the last meet- ing for purchase of new books for the new library: Amount From To $312.50 Unapplied Appropriations 9- 7010 -399 750.00 11 it 9- 7010 -121 3937.50 to it 9- 7010 -693 5000.00 TOTAL AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager reported that in response to a call for bid to demolish and remove the old buildings on the 70 -foot lot facing Firestone Boulevard, the City has received two quotations, one in the amount of $937.00 from R. E. Merrill, 461 E. Harding St., Long Beach, and the other in the amount of $999.00 from Koontz Demolition Contractors, 4162 Green Ave., Los Alamitos. It was suggested that Council authorize Mr. R. E. Merrill to complete the work under the low bid of $937.00 and that funds for this purpose be appropriated from the operating reserve. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following appropriation of funds for demolishing and removing the old buildings on the 70 -foot lot facing Firestone Boulevard across from the City Hall. Amount $937.00 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: From To Unapplied Appropriations 1- 2000 -671 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey 0 Councilmen: None 1 Councilman: Giddings f-i f� The City Manager reported that four fire hydrants have been damaged through traffic collisions and amounts have been collected and received into the general fund. However, in order to replace these fire hydrants in their proper condition, it is necessary to obtain authority for an appropriation in the amount of $781.47 from the unappropriated reserves, broken down as follows as to location: Lakewood Boulevard at Alameda Lakewood Boulevard and Sixth St. Firestone and Paramount Lexington - Gallatin and Florence $99.83 94.82 316.60 270.22 $781.47 TOTAL It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the following appropriation for replacement of fire hydrants damaged through traffic accidents be made: Amount From To $781.47 Unappropriated Surplus 9- 3530 -367 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager reported he had two recommendations from the Personnel Board resulting from their meeting of last night. One is the consolidation of two functions - -the parking meter collection and maintenance and the park- ing meter violation program. It is the recommendation of the Personnel Board to change the classification of Parking Meter Maintenance Man from Class 13 to Class 14 to reflect the additional duties and added expense of furnishing a uniform, and to establish and adopt the new characteristics and typical duties of the change which would include parking meter violation tickets, effective February 1, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunuum and passed by the following vote to accept the City Manager's and Personnel Board's recommendation and authorize raising the category of Parking Meter Maintenance Man from Class 13 to Class 14, placing the personnel presently in that position on step "C "q effective February 1, 1960. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King reported that he has received a letter of resignation from Don Simpson, the City Engineer, which has been accepted with a great deal of regret and that he sincerely wished Mr. Simpson the best for the future in his position as Director of Public Works at Newport Beach, beginning February 23, 1960. Mayor Peavey wished to add the regrets of the City of Downey; however, he wished the best of success to Mr. Simpson in his new position. Mr. Simpson thanked the City Manager and Mayor for their good wishes and expressed his regrets of leaving the City. Councilman Dunnum stated that he would like to join with the Mayor in expressing his feeling that Mr. Simpson has done a tremendous job and that he regrets very much seeing him leave. On the other hand, he is pleased that his ability has been recognized and that he will be stepping up as Director of Public Works in another city. He further stated that he feels the City of Downey, through personnel such as Don Simpson, has established a tremendous record which will undoubtedly attract other cities in need of department head personnel. Councilman Temple offered his regrets and congratulations for a job well done. The City Manager stated that in the personnel merit system set up in each department, as part of a replacement program an endeavor is made to recruit people who can step into positions when they are vacated. In conferences with Mr. Barhite, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Kendall, the Engineering Department was thoroughly reviewed and it has been recommended that Mr. LaGrande Leavitt be placed in the position of City Engineer with a probationary period of six months. This had been taken up with the Personnel Board and they thoroughly recommended the promotion which would be at a beginning salary of $900.00 per month% effective February 23, 1960. Mr. King reported that advancement of Witold Hryniecki to that of Associate Civil Engineer has also been recommended as he has been doing an excellent job. The classification change would be from 23(e) - $729.00 to 25(e) - $766.00. Mr. Hrynwiecki is not a registered engineer but expects to become registered at the end of this year or the early part of next year. Councilman Dunnum made a motion, it was seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the promotions of Lee Leavitt and Witold Hrynwiecki as outlined above be approved, both effective February 23, 1960. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Don Simpson stated he wished to offer congratulations to Lee Leavitt for he was his personal choice to fill the position vacated by him and he also wished to assure the Council that Lee will do a 100% job all of the time. Councilman Peavey extended congratulations to Lee Leavitt upon his ad- vancement to City Engineer. Lee Leavitt voiced his appreciation of the confidence placed in him. Mr. King stated the Annual Reports are now ready for mailing and dis- tributed copies of an insert for the City Council's information relating to the manner of obtaining public improvements and a statement to the effect that a display has been arranged of the new zoning ordinance in its entirety and maps, with a member of the Planning staff being on duty on February 5, 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Saturday, February 6, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and February 9, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the former Council Chamber of the City Hall. Councilman Dunnum requested Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works, to report on his findings relative to the information contained in the letter from Mr. Slabotnik. Mr. Barhite reported that the $11,000.00 cost mentioned is a basic cost. The contingency item includes engineering, inspection, and incidental costs which is approximately 30 %. If condemnation proceedings are necessary, an additional cost of $2,000 would be involved. Mr. Barhite reported it always seems better to estimate high so in the event the final cost is less,the people are happier than if it is more than the estimate. Mr. Barhite stated that relative to the question of design, it will be investigated. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the Director of Public Works proceed forth- with with the following: 1 1. Preparation of Plans and Specifications; 2. Advancement of funds for the engineering work in the amount of $2,000.00 for District #52 (Dolan Avenue) for the work proposed in accordance with petitions and comments made by the Director of Public Works;and 3. Authority to employ the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorenson to do the legal work. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Councilman Dunnum inquired about the status of the large improvement anticipated in the southeast area. Mr. Barhite reported it will be started the latter part of February. Councilman Dunnum inquired about the status of the acquisition of right of way for the extension of Stewart and Gray Road. Mr. King reported that the land is being appraised and preliminary negotiations with the property owners had been held but that they want to discuss the matter again. It was recommended that Mr. Barhite check back this week for it had been reported that the appraiser has some problems with attorneys relative to some cloud on the deed, and the appraisal figure is essential in talking with the property owners. Councilman Dunnum stated that he would like to see what causes so many delays in Public Works projects. Mr. Simpson stated he felt a priority list should be determined. The department can only do so much work and it is a question of which job should take priority. At the present time there are 10 assessment districts in various stages of work, in addition to the other major city improvements. The City Council should review the whole list of projects to be handled through the Public Works Department, the percentage completed and determine an over -all priority. Mayor Peavey stated he feels the project having priority next to Florence Avenue improvements should be, in his estimation, the extension of Stewart and Gray Road. Mayor Peavey announced that an invitation has been extended to the City to attend the 2nd anniversary of the City of Pico Rivera on Friday, January 29, at 3:30 P.M., with an open house being held at the City Hall from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and an invitation from Governor Edmund G. Brown to attend the Tenth Statewide Meeting of the Governor's Industrial Safety Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, February 16 and 17, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that those members of the City Council and the administrative staff deemed necessary be authorized to attend this conference with all necessary expenses paid. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mayor Peavey reported that he had read an item in the American Municipal Association pamphlet regarding governmental units' purchasing cooperatively to lower the cost on such various items as cars, trucks, gasoline, oil and grease by joint purchasing. Of the three original cities participating $35,000 had been saved. The Mayor feels this is worthwhile looking into inasmuch as the City of Downey is associated with the mutual aid cities and recommends discussing the matter at the next meeting held by these cities. i L The Mayor reported that at a meeting held with the State Highway Department yesterday relative to the removal of the double - double line on Firestone Blvd., at which Assemblyman Carley V. Porter was also present, it was decided that representatives from the state would come to Downey on February 4, at 8 :30 A.M., to go over the project to see if there is some way it can be worked out to eliminate the double- double line,and the Mayor feels that their observation of the painted lines on Florence Avenue would also be worthwhile. Councilman Temple inquired what the report from the State Highway Department was on the progress of the Century Freeway. Mayor Peavey stated they had reported it would be about 15 years hence. Mayor Peavey announced an invitation has been received from the Knights of Columbus in Huntington Park for their Annual and Fraternal Night on Wednesday, February 3, 1960, at 8:00 P.M., with Frank G. Bonelli as Master of Ceremonies, and an invitation has been extended to attend the next meeting of the Health Board during Health Week, to be a luncheon meeting on Thursday, January 21, at the Los Angeles County Medical Building. The City Manager reported that the annual spring conference of the State City Managers is being held in San Diego February 18 and 19 and re- quested permission for the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to attend. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that authority be granted for the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager to attend the Annual Spring Conference of the State City Managers in San Diego February 18 and 19, with reasonable and necessary expenses paid. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered to recess the meeting at 10:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Hollis M. Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey ABSENT: Councilmen: Giddings Mayor Peavey announced that this is the time and place for the continua- tion of the hearing on the Downey City Lighting District. Mayor Peavey asked the City Clerk if there were any written protests. Della Doyle, City Clerk, replied she had received a petition with 114 signatures which represented, as verified by the Engineering Department, 23% of the total parcels in the area. The Mayor asked if there were any persons present who had signed the petition who wished to protest orally. None came forward. The Mayor then asked if there were any persons who have not signed the petition who might wish to remove his or her name. No one came forward. The City Clerk was asked to read the content of the written protest in full. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote, in view of the fact the signatures on the petition represent only 237. protesting, that the hearing on the Downey City Lighting District be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mayor Peavey announced that he had just received a resignation from Andy D. Cardona who is unable to act on the Sister -City Committee and nominated Mrs. Freeman Campbell to serve in his place. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the resignation of Mr. Cardona from the Sister -City Committee and that Mrs. Freeman Campbell be ap- pointed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Councilman Dunnum congratulated Councilman Temple on his award of an Honorary Life Membership in the P.T.A. Mr. Barhite was asked to give a resume of the type of lights to be installed in the lighting district, the cost breakdown and the difference of Zone 1 and Zone 2 within the area. Mr. John Corcoran, resident in Zone #2, 7953 Dalen St., Downey, wished to voice an objection to the manner in which he felt the lighting district had been "forced" onto the people in the area. Mr. Clarence Murphy, 7931 Borson St., Downey, spoke for the Downey City Lighting District and stated all residents within the area had received due notice and had plenty of time to raise any objections. He stated he felt the installation of lights in their area would be one of the best things the City Council could do for them in adding safety of lighting for their children, greater protection against crime and a benefit to all in the area. Councilman Dunnum stated that he believes the lighting district serves a very laudible purpose in the City by illumination and prevention of crime. Statistics show in areas where there is adequate lighting, crime percentage is lower. He is in favor of lighting whenever possible. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that all protests be overridden and authority be granted to proceed with the Downey City Lighting District. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 565 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES, APPURTENANCES, AND APPLIANCES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF SAID CITY TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FUR- NISHED, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 538 OF SAID CITY ( DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT) 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 Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 565 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnuip, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings There being no further business to come before the Council, the meet- ing adjourned at 8:00 P.M. City Clerk