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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-09-60-Regular Meeting7,-'-?Z MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 9TH, 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, February 9th, 1960, Mayor Hollis M. Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey ABSENT: Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Dan McNutt, City Planner Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The invocation was delivered by Reverend Rodney T. Cogswell of the Presbyterian Church of Downey. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the hearing on Benedict Avenue (A.D. #14). The City Attorney reviewed for the City Council that at the original hearing the resolution and notices prepared could not be approved because there was not 4/5 vote present, and that the hearing which was reset had not a necessary 30 -day interim. A new resolution is required resetting the hearing to 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 22, 1960, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. RESOLUTION NO. 566 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps 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. 566 be adopted, setting the hearing on Benedict Avenue (A.D. #14) for 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 22, 1960, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the hearing on the work change on Elm Vista Drive (A.D. #21). The Mayor asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak. No one came forward. Councilman Dunnum requested a report from Mr. King as to the results of his meeting with Mr. Grider, spokesman for the group of citizens who had requested the work change. Mr. King reported that Mr. Grider agrees with the change in the work to be done in A. D. #21 (Elm Vista Drive) but would protest installation of sidewalks. The plans do not call for the installa- tion of sidewalks in this assessment district. It was therefore recommended that a letter be sent to this effect to Mr. Grider. 7 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered that the hearing on Elm Vista Drive (A.D. #21) relative to the work change be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 567 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS IN 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 Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 567 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 568 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND PAVEMENT, AND CON- FIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT MADE 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 Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 568 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 569 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS 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 Stamps, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 569 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the Meeting of January 26, 1960 be approved as corrected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 795 ORDINANCE NO. 140 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 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 Ordinance No. 140 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 570 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DIRECTING A MEASURE TO BE PLACED UPON THE BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 12, 1960, SAID MEASURE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEN The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Stephen Skinner, 8708 Imperial Highway, stated he wished to speak on the matter as he feels that the item should be put on the ballot to be decided by the vote of the people. He stated he feels the Councilmen have been doing a find job and when the first municipal election was held the measure quite possibly had not been submitted properly to the people for their complete understanding. The original petition which was circulated at the time of incorporation indicated compensation for the Councilmen but by some error was not placed on the ballot. Mr. William Wanamaker, Manager of the Golden Star Bank, concurred with Stephen Skinner and added that with the City operating with approximately $1,000,000 reserve, which can be accredited directly to the fine work of the City Council who should be heartily commended, he also would like to see the measure put on the ballot for the municipal election in April. He presented examples and comparisons of salaries paid Councilmen in other cities. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 570 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 570 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 571 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE -- The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps 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 Resolution No. 571 be adopted authorizing Edwin W. Giddings and Scott E. Temple to file a written argument for the City measure. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 7�3 63 RESOLUTION NO. 572 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 527 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY ON FLORENCE AVENUE 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 572 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: I Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. WS -184 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. ( #14602 THROUGH #14912 $71,200.76) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -184 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings RESOLUTION NO. WS -185 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. ( #6139 THROUGH #6272 $36,423.74) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -185 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King called attention to a warrant included in the Resolution in the amount of $750.00 payable to the Downey Symphony Orchestra, represent- ing total payment rather than monthly payments of $150.00 as had been originally agreed between the City of Downey and the Downey Symphony Association. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that delivery of the warrant to the Downey Symphonic Association be withheld until the written contract cur- rently in existence between the City of Downey and the Downey Symphonic Association be amended. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 7'5-2-17 ti� 7 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote to authorize the contract between the City of Downey and the Downey Symphonic Association be modified to provide that the payment in the total amount of $750.00 be paid on or before February 15, 1960, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings After a summation of bids for Florence Avenue improvements by the City Manager, it was recommended that Contract #35 be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Eric L. Peterson, in the amount of $40,999.61. The City Attorney reported that the bid had been properly signed and that the proper bond has been submitted. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that Contract #35 for improvements on Florence Avenue be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Eric L. Peterson in the amount of $40,999.61, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King reported that the traffic signal under Contract #33 at Clark and Adoree had been properly installed and recommended acceptance of the work and authorization of Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote that the work under Contract #33, installation of traffic signal at Clark and Adoree, be accepted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote authorizing filing a Notice of Completion and payment to the contractor under Contract #33. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager reported that the work on Parking Lot #2, Contract #34 has been completed and recommended acceptance of the work and filing Notice of Completion and authorize payment to the contractor. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the work under Contract #34 for Parking Lot #2 be accepted and authorizing filing a Notice of Completion and payment of $4,047.12 to the contractor. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King reported that with the concurrence of the City Council, the Director of Public Works has been requested to set up the following procedure for completion of City street projects: Paveout 20' x 1350' on the east side of Bellflower Boulevard between Hall Road and Stewart and Gray at a cost of approximately $10,000 from the gas tax funds. The property owners have agreed to pay the cost of curb and gutters if the City will make the necessary paveout. 7 W It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize payment of $10,000.00 from gas tax funds for the paveout on Bellflower Boulevard. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King reported that Assessment District No. 10, which provides for the improvement of Verdura, Klondyke, Laureldale and other streets southerly of Gardendale, and in the vicinity of Downey Avenue, also pro- vides for certain improvements on Downey Avenue and Gardendale Avenue which are major City streets. Some time ago, the City Council authorized the budgeting of $12,000 to cover the cost of proposed improvements on Downey Avenue. The improve- ments on the south side of Gardendale between Verdura Avenue and Laureldale Avenue are estimated to cost approximately $5,000.00 It is recommended that the City Council authorize an additional $5,000 from accrued Gas Tax Funds in order that the City may cooperate in this portion of the project. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize an additional $5,000 from accrued Gas Tax Funds in order that the City may cooperate in improvement of major City streets in connection with Assessment District No. 10. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The Mayor acknowledged Dr. O'Toole, William Wanamaker and Ed Schwaner of the Rose Float Association. Mr. Wanamaker introduced Dr. O'Toole, President, and Ed Schwaner, Vice President. Mr. Wanamaker submitted the financial report of the Rose Float Association and requested aid from the City of Downey to make up their $427.96 deficit. Councilman Dunnum acknowledged the tremendous job the Rose Float Committee has done this year and stated that they were one of the hardest working groups that exists in the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve payment to the Rose Float Association by the City of Downey of the deficit of $427.96. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The Mayor stated that he was very grateful to Dr. O'Toole, Ed Schwaner and Bill Wanamaker and the entire committee and proud of the float and the work carried on this year which certainly was very outstanding. Councilman Stamps concurred with Councilmen Dunnum and Peavey that the Rose Float Association had done a splendid job. Mr. King reported that the sewer on Morning Avenue and Cole Street, P.C. 5250, has been completed satisfactorily and recommended acceptance and dedication. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote to accept the work on the sewer on Morning Avenue and Cole Street, P.C. 5250, and dedication to the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings if 309- The City Manager reported that the work has also been satisfactorily completed on the sewer at Deming Avenue and Gardendale Street, P.C. 5274, and recommended acceptance of the work and dedication to the City, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote to accept the work on the sewers at Deming Avenue and Gardendale Street, P.C. 5274, and dedication to the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. Stephen G. Skinner, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported that the proposed Planning Ordinance was very well received by the public at the hearing held on Monday night. There are some changes recommended: a bit of liberalization in the sign area; and some changes in the maps. The Planning Commission has taken under submission the maps and ordinance until next Monday, February 15, 1960. The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: An announcement from the County Board of Supervisors of an alternate boundary on the proposed corporation of the City of Cudahy. A letter from the County Boundary Commission notifying of proposed Annexation No. 3 and Annexation #1 to the City of Bell. A letter from the Feather River Project Association requesting contribu- tions to their program. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the letter be accepted and filed with a further study and report being made to determine whether or not use of the contributions is toward building a dam in Northern California or to furnish additional water to Southern California. A letter from Earl Planett in appreciation of flowers sent in remembrance during his sorrow. A letter from Mt. Charles Clark of 7920 Leeds Street, Downey, stating the property owners on Smallwood and Leeds are overburdened with assessments and taxes and do not feel they Should have street lights. A notice from the State Chamber of Commerce of the Conference on Metropolitan Transportation Problems to be held February 24, 1960, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. A letter addressed to Mr. A. C. Gabriel from the firm of Burke, Williams and Serensen indicating an overdue license fee on a Downey bowling alley has been received and recommending that a letter be sent to Mr. Raymond C. Herold at 333 West Foothill Boulevard, Monrovia, stating the check has been received and that the penalties have been waived. It was moved by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to waive the penalties of the overdue license and accept the check in the amount of $360.00 from Mr. Raymond C. Herold. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mayor Peavey requested Messrs. Byron White and Frank Beckner to come forward. These two gentlemen were then presented a Certificate of Merit for their activities in which they headed up the lighting district on 2nd and 3rd Streets and Firestone Boulevard. Messrs. White and Beckner thanked the Mayor, and Mr. Beckner added that he hoped to continue the lights onto Paramount Boulevard. The Mayor then presented a Certificate of Merit to Councilman James Stamps for acting as Mayor and devoting extra time away from his personal affairs at added cost and time and money. Mr. James P. Gillespie, 7214 Cleargrove, Downey, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Religious Activities Committee, requested setting up the week February 21 through February 27 as National Brotherhood Week. Mr. Gillespie read a sample proclamation. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered to endorse the proclamation as read by Mr. Gillespie. Councilman Temple inquired about the possibility of paveouts on Quill Drive and recommended that the City Manager bring back a report on this item. Councilman Dunnum stated that the presentation to Mr. Stamps for his service as Mayor prompts him to offer an abject apology for not rec- ognizing Councilmen Temple and Giddings by presenting them with one of the scrolls. Councilman Stamps also offered his apology for this oversight. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Stamps and so ordered that the City Manager be directed to prepare scrolls for presentation to Councilmen Temple and Giddings at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Dunnum reported that he has been studying the Police Department and Court System and has noted an appalling number of police officers sitting in vestibules at the Municipal Court, waiting to testify. This is a serious waste of manpower and man hours. This situation should be looked into to determine if an "on call" list might be maintained at the Court and a call sent by radio so that the officer can immediately report to court to testify. Councilman Dunnum reported that he had read an article in the American Municipal Association publication which stated many arrests made are based on violations while driving "under the influence of" statutes of the Vehicle Code. In Tucson this problem has been solved by having the police department take actual sound motion pictures of the arrests. They have had a very salutory effect for when attorneys are called on and given a preview of the picture that will be shown in court, the attorneys have not in one incident proceeded to trial in this type of case. The films cost $12.00 per episode - -this would appear to do a great many things -- relieve the congestion in the court to a very high degree -- courts have been crowding the misdemeanor law in which this type case must come to trial within 30 days; the police are not being kept where they belong. Councilman Dunnum stated this is a very equitable thing as far as safety is concerned. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a study be initiated with the City's Police Committee as to the advisability or inadvisability of carrying through by this system outlined above. Mayor Peavey remarked that the idea of setting up the Industrial Committee of the City of Downey and the various other committees had been acquired through attendance at the various Conferences of Mayors and the American Municipal Association. The Mayor also reported the results of the meeting with the State Highway officials regarding the double - double line on Firestone Boulevard. Another meeting is expected to be held in Los Angeles as soon as Assembly- man Wilson can arrange it. Assemblyman Porter and Assemblyman William Munnell, also representing a portion of Downey (the triangle area), are expected to attend. Mr. Peavey added it may be necessary to go to Sacramento to present the matter. Relative to benefits derived through affiliation with various organizations and Cities throughout the United States, Mr. King stated he feels the Century Freeway Committee, even though the freeway may not be a reality for 8 or 10 years, is imperative in order to have any control over the location of the Century Freeway. Mr. King stated that he feels the hearing on the Planning and Zoning Ordinance was very well presented and that the display of the ordinance and maps was viewed by approximately 1000 citizens. Mr. King reported that in exchange for 30 feet of street right of way and installation of curbs and gutters previously installed by property owners, the City has been asked to paveout 30' x 250' of Albia Street west of Brookshire at a cost of approximately $1200 from the mix - cellaneous paveout fund, AN 1- 4130 -681. It was recommended that Council approve this appropriation. Councilman Dunnum moved, it was seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize approximately $1200 from Account No. 1- 4139 -681 for a paveout of 30' x 250' on Albia Street. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilman: Giddings The following City street projects are recommended for priority com- pletion by the Public Works Department: 1. Stewart & Gray Rd. (Bellflower to Woodruff) $ 64,000 2. Woodruff Ave. (Firestone to Imperial)--Imperial Hwy. (Woodruff to San Gabriel) 134,100 3. Gallatin Rd. (Lakewood to Gallatin School) 39,000 4. Imperial Highway (West City Limits to Paramount) 100,000 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve for completion the City street projects as listed above, the improvements in Item 4 to include the entire length of the City, funds permitting. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilman: Giddings Mayor Peavey stated that he feels Fifth Street is one which should have priority when the above City projects are completed. The following projects are budgeted and priorities of construction will be set up as soon as engineering staff is available: Brookshire Ave. (Imperial to Everest) $43,000 Paramount Blvd. (North and South of Phlox 10,000 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and failed to pass`::by the following vote to approve the order of priorities set forth above. AYES: 2 Dunnum, Temple NOES: 2 Stamps, Peavey ABSENT: 1 Giddings The City Manager stated that it was not necessary to approve the above work priority at this time as no work can be done for some time and further studies can be made. The City Manager reported that authority is requested by the Police Department to transfer $200 from rental of City Equipment, General Account No. 9- 3040 -518 to Account No. 9- 3010 -693, Books - $100; and Account No. 9- 3020 -164, Prosecution Services, $100. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $100.00 9- 3040 -518 9- 3010 -693 $100.00 if 9- 3020 -164 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager reported authority is requested by the Public Works Department to transfer $20 from Account No. 1 -4035 -623, Construction and Street Maintenance Equipment to Account No. 1 -4035 -652, Mooile Tools. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $20.00 1 -4035 -623 1- 4035 -652 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager requested transfer of funds in the amount of $2054.00 ^` for additional items to complete the new Council Chamber and Conference Room at the rear of the Council Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be approved, as set forth in Item #4 of the City Manager's report: Amount From To $2054.00 Unappropriated Reserves 1- 2000 -612 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager reported that he had talked with Assemblyman Willson who is setting up a meeting in Sacramento for further discussion of possible removal of the double double line on Firestone Boulevard and requested ap- proval by the Council to send delegates from the City of Downey to attend. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize delegates to attend the meeting in Sacramento with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mr. King requested approval of the City Council for the purchase of a 7,000 gallon pump with a 2" intake at a cost of $307.00 for pumping storm water. In order to do this it is necessary to request authority for transfer of this amount from Account No. 1 -4035 -623 to Account No. 1- 4030 -623 in the Public Works Department. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $307.00 1 -4035 -623 1 -4030 -623 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings 7? 3 Authority is also requested from the Public Works Department for permission to purchase a chain saw for the Forestry Division at a cost of approximately $238.00 with an authorized transfer of $238 from Account No. 1 -4036 -623 to Account No. 1 -4036 -652. It was moved and passed by the of funds: Amount $238.00 by Councilman Stamps, seconded by Councilman Temple following vote to approve the following transfer From 1 -4036 -623 To 1 -4036 -652 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings The City Manager read the report of the Safety Committee. The City Manager reported that he has again presented the City's entry to the American Society of Public Administration with the adminis- trative achievements for the past year. The City Manager requested a transfer of $60 deposits for cleaning on the apartments purchased recently by the City, the transfer to be from unappropriated reserve fund into the general fund, refundable deposits. This money was included in the escrow of the apartment. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Stamps and passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds: Amount From To $60.00 Unappropriated Reserve Fund Refundable Deposits AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Councilman Dunnum stated that as it has been the announced policy to hold the Council Meetings relative to any matter of great public interest or upon the request of any number of citizens at an hour convenient to its citizens, and as the Council is subject to the will of the people and the desire of the people, he feels that the Council should try, for the conven- ience of the citizens, to hold one of the two meetings of each month on a Monday night at 7:30 P.M. He further suggested that the night meeting be the first meeting of the month, the second meeting to be at the regular hour, 8:00 A.M. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance changing the first meeting of the month to the second Monday niht at 7:30 P.M. and the second meeting on the fourth Tues- day of the month at 8:00 A.M. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Stamps, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings There being no further business adjourr}ed at 10:30 A.M. �Y '1 � r City Clerk I to come before the Council the meeting