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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-13-60-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD JUNE 13TH, 1960 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., June 13th, 1960, . Mayor Hollis M. Peavey, presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey ABSENT: Councilman: Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety William Goggins., Assistant City Planner Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk The Mayor announced that this is the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections against the assessment for improvement of Dempster Avenue and Prichard Street. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the following affidavits: 1. Affidavit of Publication. 2. Affidavit of Posting. 3. Affidavit of Mailing. The City Clerk answered she did have the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be received and filed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum The Mayor asked if there were any written protests. There were none. The Mayor then asked if there were any oral protests. No one came forward. There being no written and no oral protests, it was moved by Council- man Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the hearing on Dempster Avenue improvements, A.D. #42 (sidewalks) be closed. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 606 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DEMPSTER AVENUE AND PRICHARD STREET 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. 11 +, . it :psi It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 606 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for the hearing on the application of Mr. James Shubin d /b /a Santa Fe Springs Cab Company. The City Clerk reported that she has the application and that it had been duly advertised. The City Manager reported that the application by Mr. Shubin for operation of a taxicab company in the City of Downey had been investigated by the Chief of Police and that everything seemed to be in order, and that the schedule of fares would be the same as now exists with the Southeast Cab Company. The Mayor asked if there were any protests. Mr. Wesley Ballard, operator of the Southeast Taxi, protested in that he feels his company adequately handles the City of Downey for taxi service to its citizens. Mr. Ballard's atto m ey, Mr. Mark F. Joseff, reviewed the city ordinance covering taxicabs and the issuance of the permits to the two cab companies under that ordinance two years ago. He questioned whether the necessity and convenience, particularly of the citizens of Downey, would be served with the addition of a second cab company, or would it impose a difficulty on the Southeast Cab Company. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the application of Mr. James Shubin d /b /a Santa Fe Springs Cab Company be closed. "^ AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the application of Mr. James Shubin d /b /a Santa Fe Cab Company be denied. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mr. W. A. Wilson, President of the Downey Chamber of Commerce presented a report of the accomplishments of the Chamber in the past year. He requested consideration by the Council of allocation of $1291.66 per month or $15,500 per year from the City of Downey to the Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor stated that Mr. Wilson's request for funds from the City of Downey will be referred to the budget committee. Councilman Dunnum arrived at the meeting at 7:55 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meeting of May 24, 1960 be approved as corrected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: A letter from Mr. William P. Wilson, Attorney representing Helen Sachs, appealing the decision of the City Planning Commission of Zone Exception Case #180 to establish and maintain a parking area at 8324 Sixth Street. The proper deposit of $50.00 had been made. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a hearing be set on Zone Exception Case #180 for 8:00 A.M., June 28, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. The City Clerk presented a letter of appeal which had been accompanied by the required $50.00 deposit, from Mr. Wilfred and Mrs. Olive Fleming in Zone Exception Case No. 184, to establish, operate and maintain an appointment barber shop in a separate building with an adjoining parking area. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that a hearing on Zone Exception Case No. 184 be set for 8:00 A.M., June 28, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. The City Clerk continued reading the following correspondence: A letter from James T. Fickes, Architect, reporting the National Life and Accident Insurance Company has completed their office building at 12105 Paramount Boulevard with all off site improvements completed, including gutters, curbs and sidewalks. It was during the initial stage of development that these voluntary improvements were agreed on and the Downey Building Department stated that the adjacent patching of street work would be put in by the City, as this would be handled by gas tax money. It was requested by the owners that this patch work be done as soon as possible as it is quite a traffic hazard, since the areas to the north and to the south are completely smooth. The Director of Public Works was asked to check into this matter and to report to the Council. A copy of a letter which had been written by Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli to the Assistant State Highway Engineer in Los Angeles referring him to a letter from Supervisor William J. Phillips of Orange County regarding the divided highways. A letter from Mrs. Lenna Aldridge, a member of the League of Women Voters, who desired to share with the Mayor and City Council the interest and enthusiasm that was shown in the combined annual municipal report and the League's Know Your Town Study at a League annual State Council meeting. A letter from Mr. T. J. Barrett, President of the Downey Youth Athletic Coordinating Council indicating their concern about the future recreational picture in the event the voters would elect to dissolve the present Downey Recreation and Park District and place the function under city management. A letter from Harold Cummins, President, North Downey Pony League commending the City of Downey Recreation and Park District headed by Mr. Ray Goates, Supt., and his able staff; i. e., Mr. Mel Hombs, Recreation Director, and Mr. Fritz Howell, Activities Director. Mr. Cummins stated the Downey Recreation and Park District is doing a wonderful job in the eyes of this small group in the City. A letter from Ruth W. Connor, Treasurer of the Downey Museum of Art, accompanied by a financial statement for the calendar year 1959. To pursue their program in the best interests for the citizens of Downey, it is requested that the City allocate to the Downey Museum of Art the sum of $6,000. The Mayor stated that this matter would be referred to the budget committee. A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce outlining their budget of $38,536.00 for the coming year and reporting the accomplishments for the past year and requesting an allocation of $15,500.00 from the City as outlined by Mr. William Wilson earlier in the meeting. i *'. =7 A claim for damages from Lurdean Evens by H. H. Hegner, Jr., her attorney. Ms. Evans was injured in the City of Downey on a public sidewalk. The claim had been referred to Mr. Kendall who stated it should be denied by the City and referred to the insurance company. The City Attorney had also reviewed the claim and recommended denial. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the claim of Lurdean Evans be denied. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk read a letter addressed to ROno Sirrine, Downey Recrea- tion and Park Board, to be signed by the Mayor, to clarify the recent mis- understanding which may have been generated relative to the future of the Park District. The letter outlined the City's belief that if the Recreation and Park District were consolidated with the City, additional benefits would be derived by all concerned. The City Council also wished to assure the members of the Park Board that the City would budget each year an amount at least equal to the current 25p, tax rate under which the Downey Recreation and Park Board has been operating. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to Reno Sirrine and present it to the Park and Recreation Board. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Mortimer Lowy of 10336 Hasty Avenue, Downey, spoke on behalf of the Downey Art Museum and outlined their program, reporting that they now have art classes. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3158 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PARKING The ordinance was read by title only. The City Manager reported that a further survey of the Downey Municipal Code relative to prohibiting parking on any street which does not exceed 20 feet indicates that these provisions are now covered under Section 3158 and it is not believed necessary to amend this section. No action was taken by the City Council. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VIII BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 8100.2, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN FEES The ordinance 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 1 R'_A ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (Planning Resolution No. 43) The ordinance was read by title only. Mr. William Goggin gave a resume of Zone Change Case #49 relative to the west side of Downey extending north from De Palma to the Y.M.C.A. permitting multiple residential units and relative to vacation of ingress and egress rights along the alley for possible future development. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading of the ordinance be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 607 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDI- TURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE The resolution was read by title only. The City Manager reported that the City of Downey will receive approximately $7500 as their annual engineering allocation from the state for the 1960 -61 fiscal year. This money may be used to support the Engineering Department in any of the Public Works programs and the agreement is a standard annual document for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 607 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 607 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 608 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE SERVICE ROAD PARALLEL WITH LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD EXTENDING NORTHERLY FROM STEWART AND GRAY ROAD, AND A PORTION OF THE ALLEY PARALLEL WITH LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD EXTENDING NORTHERLY FROM STEWART AND GRAY ROAD, WITHIN TRACT NO. 13183 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 608 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giatlings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 609 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PLACING STREET SUPERINTENDENT IN CHARGE OF WORK AND IN CHARGE OF MAKING ASSESSMENTS, AND ORDERING CONTRIBUTION TOWARD COST OF WORK (FIRESTONE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20) 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. 609 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 610 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20 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. 610 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 611 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF BORSON STREET FROM STANBRIDGE AVENUE TO BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD; ON BOTH SIDES OF ADOREE STREET FROM STANBRIDGE AVENUE TO BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD; ON BOTH SIDES OF STANBRIDGE AVENUE FROM A POINT 89 FEET NORTH OF BORSON STREET TO A POINT 500 FEET SOUTH OF ADOREE STREET; ON BOTH SIDES OF ARDIS AVENUE FROM RATLIFFE STREET TO A POINT 500 FEET SOUTH THEREOF 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. 611 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 612 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN ACCESS RIGHTS FROM ROBERT L. MAYER, MARCELINE ANN MAYER, DON STRUVE AND CAROLYN J. STRUVE (ALLEY WEST OF DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN ARNETT AND DE PALMA STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Goggin presented a resume of the matter wherein the conveyance of access rights was required by the City of Downey Planning Commission under the conditions for granting zone change No. 52. 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 612 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 613 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. NO. 33) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, 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. 613 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 614 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PMFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA- TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. No. 33) The resolution was read by title only. Zt was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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. 614 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 615 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 (PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET) 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. Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works and Street Superintendent, pre- sented the report for the improvement of assessment District No. 33 (Phlox Street and Pivot Street) showing the amount of $60,629.64 to be assessed to the district. The report was presented pursuant to Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code, being the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation, and Majority Protest Act of 1931, covering the proposed acquisi- tion of necessary rights of way and construction of curbs, gutters, pavement and drainage structure under Improvement District No. A.D. 33 which was filed with the City Clerk. A. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 615 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 616 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 (PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 616 be adopted setting the hearing on the report of the improvements of Assessment District No. 33 (Phlox Streit and Pivot Street) for 8 :00 A.M., July 26, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 617 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, PAVEMENT, AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 (PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 617 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works, pursuant to Resolution No. 617, submitted the report required by said resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 618 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, PAVEMENT, AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 (PHLOX STREET AND PIVOT STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 618 be adopted, setting the time and place for the hearing on the acquisition of nec- essary rights of way in A.D. No. 33 (Phlox Street and Pivot Street) for 8:00 A.M., July 26, 1960, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 619 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING ITS POLICY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CURRENT ISSUE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE DOWNEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (FUTURE MUNICIPAL CITY WATER SYSTEM) 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. 619 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that the complaint had been filed against the Downey County Water District and that a copy had been left with the attorney for the Water Company. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen be authorized to proceed forthwith with quo warranto proceedings to test the validity of the City's position in the water issue as against that of the Downey County Water District. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings., Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and _passed by the following vote that the City Manager and the City Attorney be authorized to proceed and continue negotiations had and to be had relative to the possible acquisition of the holdings of the Park Water Company within corporate limits of the City of Downey and the area immediately adjacent thereof and those integral or inherent portions of the Park Water Systems within the immediate proximity of the City of Downey boundaries. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -200 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 ( #17143 THROUGH #17463 $731% 150.05) (Payroll) 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -200 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -201 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 ( #7415 THROUGH #7607 $83)303.23) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- -' ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -201 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids received for the construction of the im- provements on Elm Vista Drive A.D. #21 easterly from Bellflower Boulevard it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the best and lowest bidder, Sully - Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $19,818.41. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the contract for improvements of Elm Vista Drive, A.D. #21, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully - Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $19,818.41, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that a petition had been received from the residents of the 9000 block of Lyndora Street, requesting the City Council to install a street light on a steel pole, replacing the existing light now located on a wooden pole. The light wasoriginally installed on a wooden pole because the pole was suitably located and it was also needed for other domestic electrical service. Recently the domestic electrical service has been re- moved from this pole, leaving only the street lighting circuit. It was recommended that the City Council approve the installation of a street light mounted on a steel lighting standard on the north side of Lyndora Street adjacent to 9093 and that the cost thereof, estimated at $135.00 be paid out of the reserve fund of the Gardendale Lighting District. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to approve the installation of a street light mounted on a steel lighting standard on the north side of Lyndora Street adjacent to 9093, and that the cost thereof, estimated at $135.00 be paid out of the reserve fund of the Gardendale Lighting District. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported the work required under the agreement between the City of Downey and the Subdivider of the following tracts has been completed and recommended that the City Council accept the improvements within the dedicated right of way and release the subdivision bonds. 1. Tract #24876 - Stewart & Gray Road and Ryerson Avenue 2. Tract #20889 - Stewart & Gray Road and Susan Avenue 3. Tract #25026 - Woodruff Avenue and Adoree Street 4. Tract #21840 - Dos Rios Road & Bluff Road a. 9� It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the improvements in Tract #24876 - Stewart & Gray Road and Ryerson Avenue be accepted and the subdivision bonds released. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the improvements in Tract #20889 - Stewart & Gray Road and Susan Avenue be accepted and the subdivision bonds released. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnug►, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the improvements in Tract #25026 - woodruff Avenue and Adoree Street be accepted and the subdivision bonds released. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that the improvements have been completed as required in Tract #21840 - Dos Rios Road & Bluff Road, however there have been certain problems arise through the course of the development of the individual lots along the northwesterly side of Dos Rios Road. These lots were graded to drain away from the street. Because of the method of grading and development of the lots, there has been considerable soil erosion along the back portions of these lots. Some improvements have been constructed in such a manner as to be subject to inundation during rainy seasons. The discrepancies are beyond the limits of the dictates of the Engineering Division and are not covered in the agreement or the improvement bond for the development of the public rights of way. The Mayor stated there should be set provisions to cover drainage in new subdivisions and that it should be included in the subdivision ordinance. The Director of Building & Safety reported that this will be included in the building code as a grading ordinance. The assistant secretary of J. E. Riley and Sons, 2010 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim stated he did not feel the money should be held up for the street improvements due to difficulties encountered in the lots. Mr. Goggin was asked to check the records in his department to determine if there had been any definite grading requirements in the original plans and report later in the meeting on his findings. After a summation of the bids received for the purchase of a power street sweeper, it was recommended that all bids be rejected. It was also recom- mended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a power street sweeper with the Conveyor Company at a cost not to exceed $9,739.00. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that all bids be rejected on the purchase of a power street sweeper. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a power street sweeper at a cost not to exceed $9,739.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. William Goggin returned with the information that in Tract #21840 the proposed lot grading was to be that all the lots facing the flood control would drain to the flood channel. The first 50 or 70 feet of the lots were fairly uniform as to grading, then there was a drop -off which caused the drainage problem. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the improvements in the public rights of way in Tract #21840 - Dos Rios Road & Bluff Road be accepted and that the subdivision bonds be released. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Committee appointments were approved by the City Council as follows: It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the Citizens Tax Committee be approved as follows, with appointments of members of the press deleted: Citizens' Tax Committee District No. E. W. Ward 1 Joe Case 1 Helen Alric 2 E. J. Dowd 2 Wendell Schooling 3 Arthur T. Sarka 3 George Arnold 4 Donovan Dudlext 4 Carl _E. Monahan 5 Mrs. F. D. Campbell 5 Reno Sirrine (From Real Estate) Mary Hollis it " " Robert Garstang " " It John Hollowell (Chamber of Commerce) Bill Wanamaker it it " Helen Sachs of " it Maurice McAlister it it if Ray Buell if It It It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Civic Center Committee be approved as follows: Civic Center Committee District No. Michael C. Kearns 1 Mrs. A. D. Boone 1 Mrs. Milo V. Riley 2 Irvin V. Phelan 2 R. 0. McMahon 3 Ralph Foster 3 C. R. Baldwin, Chairman 4 Mrs. John Stevens 4 Vacancies (2) 5 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Finance Advisory Committee be approved as follows: Finance Advisory Committee Dan MacKenzie, Chairman Blayne Hutchison Oliver McGill E. W. Morrison Alvin B. Springer William Wanamaker (Appointed by the City Council as a whole) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the Industrial Development Committee be approved as follows: Industrial Development Committee Earle T. Gregg, Chairman C. R. Baldwin Mark Starr Wendell Wiser Earl Planett Claud D. Black Walter Schack Arnold Babajian John Ritchie Demos Shakarian Fred Cade (Appointed by Council as a whole) Ed Schwaner Alvin B. Springer Marvin Jacobson Everette Mason James F. Hall Lee Felts DeRoy Dickson Wm. A. Wilson John Alexander Arthur Sarka Robert Moran It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Civil Defense Committee be approved as follows: Civil Defense Advisory Committee District No. Mrs. Orvilla Cosner 1 Vacancy (1) 2 Marion L. Arnold 3 Arch Morris, Sr., Chairman 4 Vacancy (1) 5 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Fire Committee be approved as follows: Fire Committee District No. Fred Dodge 1 Horace H. Russell 2 Mrs. Kathleen Wills 3 Larry Larson 4 Dan MacKenzie 5 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Police Committee be approved as follows: Police Committee District No. R. H. Hammerton 1 Mrs. Peter Kelly 2 Nils Hellgren 3 Bob E. DeSpain 4 DeRoy Dickson 5 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Traffic Committee be approved as follows: Traffic Committee District No. Gano F. Culwell 1 Clarence L. Murphy 2 Helen Sachs 3 Angelo R. Cardono 4 Walter Schack (Chamber of Commerce) Jim Hall (Realty Board) Vacancy (1) 5 ti '7 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the members of the Rose Float Committee be approved aR appointed by the City Council, Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Rose Float Committee Board of Directors, as follows: Rost Float Committee Dr. Arnold J. O'Toole, Chairman Vacancy (1) M.7rt. L.. D... Van Velsan Mildred Sctmffner Harriet Stevens Ned Young Alvin Tuohino Lyle Williams Ruth Kelley Maxine Barnett Mrs. Carole Raabe Wm. Wanamaker Ed Schwaner Phil Chabody District No. 1 2 3 4 5 (Chamber of Commerce) (Jr. Chamber of Commerce) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the Sanitation Committee be approved as follows: Sanitation Committee District No. Vacancy (1) 1 Jerome Wheeler 1 Mrs. Bernard Erhart 2 John K. Morris 2 William M. Troy 3 Donald R. Morrison 3 Mrs. Leona Aldridge 4 Bertram Henderman 4 Larry Chaney 5 Paul Edwards 5 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Transportation Committee be approved as follows: Transportation Committee District No. Mrs. Mignon Caughran 1 Mr. James Patterson 2 R. 0. McMahon 3 Mrs. Doris Larsen 4 Vacancy (1) 5 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the Water Supply Committee be approved as follows: Water Supply Committee District No. Ed Lewis, Chairman 1 Dr. C. T. Shirley 1 Dale Baker 2 Mrs. W. E. Hall 2 Mrs. Gypsie R. Johnson 3 John Alexander 3 Blaine Arrington 4 Henry Miner 4 Willis Leach 5 Edward H. Williamson 5 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the Park and Recreation Committee be approved as follows: s Park & Recreation Committee Reno Sirrine, Chairman Mignon Caughran Mrs. Fannie E. Weiss Dewaine Butler Roland R. Adams Vacancy (1) Morris Silverman Mrs. A. M.-Bojanower Harold Martin Ronald Sims District No. Elected by Park Board it n If it n n n n 1 2 3 4 5 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Sister City Committee be approved as follows: Sister City Committee District No. Merle T. Nordschow 1 Mrs. Mary Saltzman 1 Barbara McDowell 1 Mrs. Robert C. Stockenberg 2 Robert C. Peter 2 Bishop R. Don Smith 2 Mrs. Freeman Campbell 3 Mrs. Burt N. Bacon 3 Mary Hollis 4 Leona Aldridge 4 Dorothy Spearman 4 Vacancies (3) 5 James Bannister Press Marie Coffey of Herb Lawrence it Carolyn Smith 3 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the appointment of Burnet te Peterson to replace Noyes Alexander of the Live Wire to serve on the Sister City Committee. The City Clerk advised that Districts 4 and 5 have a vacancy on the Library Board whose members are appointed by resolution by the City Council. It was recommended that these appointments be made in order to have them approved at the next Council meeting. Chief Robinson of the Police Department reported on the completion of the first year of the School Boy Patrol and read an honorable discharge which is to be presented those patrols who will be graduating. He requested Council confirmation and approval of this form which recognizes the fine job the school boy patrols have done. The Mayor and Council confirmed the action of presentation of honorable discharges to the graduating school boy patrols and commended them on the wonderful job which they have done this past year. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Mayor send a letter of commendation to the school boy patrol for the good job well done. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve the certificates of discharge for presentation to the school boy patrols. .( The City Manager reported a new bus route has been mapped out and that the Cross Town Bus Line manager, Mr. Carson, has agreed to eliminate Route #2 (Downey Manor) and to re- route 'it ° to -service the triangle area, and to have Route #1 go into Rancho Los Amigos effective July 1, 1960. Councilman Dunnum expressed his desire to have an over -all goal to attempt to require half -hour service on all lines. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to cause the contract between the City of Downey and the Cross Town Bus Line to be modified as outlined by the City Manager, to become effective July 1, 1960. AYES: 5 Councilman: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilman: None ABSENT: 0 Councilman: None Frank T. Hamilton, Attorney, 458 S. Spring Street, Room 1004, Rowan Building, Los Angeles, representing Ralph and Betty Lucci, requested a continuation on the suit filed by the City against the Lucci's, and reported on the progress made in the development of the Lucci property and of proposed possible uses to which the property on Paramount Boulevard could be put. Mr. Hamilton requested the City Council to instruct their city attorney to give further extension of time to make a market research to determine the best use of the property in question. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that in the case of City of Downey vs. Lucci, et al., the Lucci's be granted an extension of time to plead until June 28, 1960, on condition that Mr. Frank Hamilton, the attorney for the Lucci's, present to them a proposed plan whereby the Lucci's would deposit with the City the amount sought by such lawsuit. That in the event such agreement is entered into and such deposit of money is made with the City not later than June 28, 1960, then the Lucci's would have a period of time set forth in the agreement to complete a market analysis of the subject property. That at the end of such time if the market analysis were not favorable for the development as proposed, then the City to have the right to use the monies so deposited for the purpose of completing the improvements under the existing subdivision contract. That in the event no such agreement is entered into and no such deposit is made, then the City Attorney is instructed to proceed forthwith with the pending litigation;. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Giddings, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0. Councilmen: None Mr. Kenneth Hunter, 12029 S. Horton, Downey, reported a parking condition on Horton. The resideRoes in the block are all single family dwellings with single car garages. Some families on the block have graduated to 2, 3 and in one instance, a 4 -car family. The parking of these cars on the street causes difficulty in entering and leaving the driveways. Also, 24 -hour parking is present a great deal of the time. Another item he brought up was the parking of a house trailer on the setback of the driveway of one family and actually parking in the front yard. Mr. Hunter was instructed to contact the Planning and Zoning Department for remedying the problem of the parked house trailer. The traffic engineer, Mr. Hal Durham, was instructed to investigate the parking problem and make his report to the City Council. Deputy Chief Loren Morgan of the Police Department introduced the new Civil Defense Director, Vincent J. Young, and gave a resume of his background. The Mayor welcomed Mr. Young and stated he was happy to have him join the forces of the City of Downey and hoped that he would be happy working with the City. The Mayor read an excerpt from the League of California Cities' bulletin with relation to home rule relative to working conditions of city employees. The Mayor recommended sending a resolution to Assemblymen and the State Senator wherein they would advise us of any request coming before them relative to working conditions, salaries, etc. pertaining to city employees which might upset "home rule ". The City Attorney was instructed to draw the resolution along those lines. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Peavey at 11:45 P.M. to 2 :30 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 1960, to the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. City Cler Mayor