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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
HELD NOVEMBER 14, 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., November 14,
1960, Mayor Hollis M. Peavey presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager
Richard Bathite, Director of Public Works
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Sherman Griselle, Director Planning Department
R. W. Gain, Fire Chief
I. A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
A. C. Gabriel, Purchasing Agent
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Virginia Miller, Acting Deputy City Clerk
Reverend Rodney Cogswell of the First Presbyterian Church of Downey
delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin
and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of October 25, 1960, be
approved as Corrected.
The City Clerk presented the following correspondence:
1) Notice of League of California Cities, Los Angeles County
Division, regular meeting for the month of November, 1960, to be held on
November 17, 1960 at the Community Center Building, 350 S. McPherrin Ave.,
Monterey Park, California..
2) Letter from the County Boundary Commission on Annexation No. 4
to the City of Bellflower as being filed with the Secretary of the County
Boundary Commission.
3) A letter from N. H. Templin, Road Commissioner, to Supervisor Frank
G. Bonelli regarding County aid on Imperial Highway, west City Limits to Para-
mount Boulevard; Stewart and Gray Road, Woodruff Avenue to Firestone Blvd.
stating that there were no funds at this time but these projects will be con-
sidered on the 1961 -62 budget.
4) A letter of congratulations from the City of North Las Vegas for
the program presented in honor of Guadalajara by our Sister City Committee
at San Diego.
5) Letter from Los Angeles Airways, Inc. regarding facets in the
development of the Downey Heliport.
6) A letter from J. Edgar Hoover commending Chief Ivan A. Robinson
on the completion of the course of training at the Sixty -sixth Session of
the FBI National Academy.
7) Letter from Major Rudolph H. Wehking with attached clippings from
Cincinnati newspapers regarding Downey's bid for American League Baseball Club,
and Chief Robinson's alert police department.
8) A letter from Frank J., Beckner stating that the parking lot located at
•— 11012 So. New Street now leased by the City from Mr. and Mrs. Baker is being sold
to Downey Lodge No. 220F. & A. M. and requesting that the existing lease be ter-
minated and renegotiated with the new purchasers.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and
passed by the following vote that the existing lease be terminated and a new
lease effected with the Masonic Lodge covering the parking lot premises located
at 11012 S. New Street in Downey.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
9) A letter from A. J. Tudisco with a $50.00 deposit
appealing the Planning Commission's ruling on Zone Case #59.
The City Attorney stated that the present ordinance does not
provide for any method of appealing a decision relative to denial of a
zone change, but as the ordinance now stands the Council could: (1) Call
a hearing on their own, (2) Deny the appeal entirely, or (3) Refer it back
to the Planning Commission and suggest they rehear it in the presence of
the entire commission.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that this appeal be given to the Planning
Commission and suggest that they rehear this before a full Commission.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings
10) Letter from Charles H. Volz submitting Claim for Damage.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote, that the Claim for Damage be rejected and
referred to the Insurance Company.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
11) A letter from the Downey Museum of Art regarding the City
withholding any appropriation of funds to the Museum and offering to curtail
the operation of the dance class if this is the reason for their request
being tabled.
The Clerk stated that there were letters from 13 citizens in
support of the dancing classes now being offered by the Museum, copies of
which were given to each Councilman.
The following spoke in behalf of the dancing being continued:
Mortimer Lowerey, 10336 Hasty Avenue, Downey, Calif.
Phil Bancroft, Assistant Director of Art Museum
Lois Morgan, 9616 Lubec, Downey, Calif.
Nancy Colbert, 9309 Dinsdale, Downey, Calif.
Alice Goldberg, 10900 Cord Avenue, Downey, Calif.
After some discussion, Councilman Temple made a motion that the
Council give a contribution of $1,800 to the Downey Museum of Art. The
motion died as no second was made.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote, that the Downey Museum of Art be given a
contribution of $1,200, the same as last year, and that an agreement be
executed covering same.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin
NOES: 1 Councilman Peavey
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 6407 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH
SAID SECTION RELATES TO PERMIT FEES.
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman
Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the Ordinance be introduced.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO
SECTION 8109, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE INSTALLA-
TION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAYS, AND SIDEWALKS.
The ordinance 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 the ordinance be tabled. No action i
was taken.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 6200.1, 6211, 6213, 6215, 6226, 6240,
6242, 6254, 6255, 6256, 6264, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF
ARTICLE VI OF SAID CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 6205.1,
6236.1, 6248.1, AND 6259.1, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 6231,
6232, AND 6267, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO BUSINESS
LICENSES.
The ordinance 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 Dunnum,
and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 696
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAKING FINDING OF FEASIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY
RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS,
DRIVEWAYS, SEWERS, AND PAVEMENT. -<
Dr. B. T. Utley, 8348 Vista Del Rio, again stated his opposition
to the width of the street in the assessed district and the opening onto
Vista Del Rio.
After some discussion on the cost of opening this assessment district
onto Gallatin Road, Mr. John H. Donaldson, 8327 Gallatin Road, offered to give
the sewer easement gratis to the City across his property.
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The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by
Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered,
that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman
Peavey, and passed by the following vote that Resolution 696 be
adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 697
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, SEWERS, AND PAVEMENT,
AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE ACQUI-
SITION AND IMPROVEMENT MADE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 64 (STAMPS AVENUE)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council-
man Dunnun, seconded by Councilman Peavey, and so ordered, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 697 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey
NOES: 1 Councilman Corbin
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 698
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. 64
(STAMPS AVENUE)
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. 698 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin. Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY
LYING NORTH OF 4TH PLACE AND EXTENDING BETWEEN SMALL -
WOOD AVENUE AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD WITHIN TRACT NO. 8960.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the folowing vote that the resolution be tabled. No action
was taken.
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AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 699
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STEWART AND
GRAY ROAD FROM THE EAST LINE OF HORTON AVENUE TO A POINT
150 FEET EAST OF RIVES AVENUE
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 Resolutin No. 699 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnuip, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 700
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF FLORENCE AVENUE,
BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND A POINT 200 FEET EAST
OF ARRINGTON AVENUE.
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. 700 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnuip, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 701
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SEVENTH STREET
BETWEEN DOWNEY AVENUE AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 701 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 702
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF LEXINGTON -
GALLATIN ROAD FROM THE OFF RAMP OF THE SANTA ANA FREE-
WAY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD.
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The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
.—, It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 702 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE
AVENUE FROM SECOND STREET NORTH TO A POINT 115 FEET
SOUTH OF FIFTH STREET AND ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE
FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SECOND STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF
FIFTH STREET.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 703 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnuip, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 704
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET
BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE AND ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET, LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD TO
DOWNEY AVENUE; ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET;
BROOKSHIRE AVENUE TO DOWNEY AVENUE.
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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 704 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 705
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET,
BETWEEN NEW STREET AND PARROT; ON BOTH SIDES OF CECELIA
STREET BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND S.HELLEYFIELD ROAD;
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULE-
VARD AND A POINT 160 FEET WEST THEREOF; ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF FIFTH STREET BETWEEN BROOKSHIRE AND A POINT 100 FEET
EAST THEREOF; AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROOKSHIRE BETWEEN
THE SOUTH LINE OF FIFTH STREET AND A POINT 115 FEET SOUTH
THEREOF.
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The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 705 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 706
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO CHANGE THE
SIGNS AFFECTING TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
CECELIA STREET AND SHELLYFIELD ROAD.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 706 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 707
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO CHANGE THE
SIGNS AFFECTING TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTIONS
OF FIFTH STREET AND LA REINA AVENUE AND FIFTH STREET AND
NEW STREET.
WHEREAS; THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT OF AUGUST 9, 1960
RECOMMENDED THAT THE STOP SIGNS AFFECTING THE WEST BOUND
AND EAST BOUND TRAFFIC ON FIFTH STREET BE REMOVED AND THAT
STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED AFFECTING NORTH BOUND AND SOUTH
BOUND TRAFFIC ON LA REINA AVENUE AND NEW STREET THEREBY
INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE INTERSECTIONS.
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 707 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 708
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 25964
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A
SURETY BOND. (FONTANA STREET, MARBEL AVENUE & DEMING
AVENUE) .
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 Dunnum,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 708 be adopted, subject
to certification of $1,500 check .
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 709
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING CITY -STATE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT NO. 1132
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND CHANNELIZATION AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND ROSECRANS AVENUE.
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 709 be adopted, and the Mayor
authorized to execute agreement.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 710
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF EVEREST STREET AND OTHERS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #25).
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 710 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 711
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICA-
TION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EVEREST STREET AND OTHER STREETS
IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AD #25.
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 Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 711 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 712
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD 25 (EVEREST
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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 712 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION NO. 713
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE BASEBALL
ASSOCIATION IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
The resolution was read in full.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 713 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
It was suggested by Mayor Peavey that Councilman Giddings be appointed
as Chairman of Major League Baseball Committee. Council unanimously approved.
A summation of bids submitted on Dolan Ave. - AD #45 was presented.
It was recommended that Nick J. Leko & Son be awarded the bid for work on
Dolan Avenue, being the lowest bid at $31,644.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 714
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE DOLAN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS
AND RIGHTS OF WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 684, AS MODIFIED. (AD 445).
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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 714 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings.
RESOLUTION NO. 715
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO INITIATE TAX RELIEF FOR FALL -OUT SHELTERS
The resolution was read in full.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution 715 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey, Corbin
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION WS 220
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. #2730 THRU
3088 - $83,177.50 Payroll).
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 Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 220 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
RESOLUTION WS 221
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #887 THRU 1055
$48,768.72).
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 WS 221 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
A report was presented to the City Council in answer to the
Coordinating Council's request for funds in support of the Youth Employ-
ment Program. A letter was read from Chief Ivan A. Robinson dated
November 14 as follows:
"In reading the City Manager's report of November 14, 1960,
to be presented to the City Council at their regular meeting,
your item number 3 interested me greatly.
The City of Glendale has conducted a Youth Employment program
for several years, and its success is a matter of record. The
hundreds of youth helped through the program have, in turn,
been able to assist the economic conditions of their families
and also made it possible to further their educational goals
beyond the families' ability to finance.
I am of the opinion that this program is of value in the pre-
vention of delinquency and worthy of whatever assistance City
Management and the City Council might be in a position to offer.
The Police Department will be happy to offer any assitance to the
Coordinating Council in carrying out their aims in assisting the
youth of the City of Downey."
Mr. James M. Allgood, President of the Coordinating Council
and Chief Ivan A. Robinson spoke in behalf of the Youth Employment
Program and the value of this program in reducing juvenile delinquency
problems; also reported that the City of Glendale had sponsored this
program with very effective results.
The findings of the City Council were as follows:
The Coordinating Council for a period of time has engaged in
activities within the City of Downey for the benefit of the citizens of
the city. A portion of the program carried on by the Council has been
of assistance to, and an aid to, the police department of the city in
relation to itsjuvenile program. The Chief of Police of the city and
agents of the Coordinating Council have reported to the City Council of
Downey that a major factor in the reduction of, and prevention of, juve-
nile problems within the city is the providing of employment for the
youth of the city during periods of time when school is not in session.
The Police Department of the city does not have the time, facilities,
or opportunity for assisting the youth of the city in finding employment.
The Coordinating Council does have the facilities, opportunity, and time
for assisting the youth of the city in finding suitable and timely employ-
ment in cooperation with, and in aid of, the police department of the city.
Such.functions of the Coordinating Council may have to be discontinued un-
less additional financial support is obtainable.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that an agreement be approved with the
Coordinating Council to appropriate funds in the sum of $250.00 on or
before December 1, 1960, and the sum of $250.00 on or before May 1, 1961,
and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement therefor.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple
and passed by the following vote that $500.00 be transferred from the
Operating Reserve Fund to Account 9- 2000 -331 for the Coordinating Council
for this Youth Employment program.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
It was moved by CouncilmanTemple, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that the Agreement with General Telephone
Company of California do the City of Downey relative to the easements on
Florence Avenue be approved, and authorize the Mayor to sign the (D ntract.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
Inasmuch as only one bid was submitted for miscellaneous paving
Contract #49, it was recommended by the City Manager that this bid be
rejected and to readvertise.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that the bid be rejected and readvertised.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
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The City Manager recommended that a ten -day extension of time
be granted to the Contractor on Cash Contract No. 46 on Paramount
Boulevard Southerly from Lubec Street due to certain delays from weather
conditions and from utility interference.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
and passed by the following vote that an extension of time be granted to
this contractor.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
The City Manager recommended that a five -day extension of time
be granted on Cash Contract No. 43, Slurry Seal, because o.f adverse
weather conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote, that a five -day extension of time be
granted on Cash Contract No. 43, Slurry Seal.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, CorbiV, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
A report was given by Chief Ivan A. Robinson on his recent
course of training at the Sixty -sixth Session of the FBI Academy. He
also presented the Mayor, City Manager, and each Councilman with an
autographed copy of J. Edgar Hoover's book, "Masters of Deceit."
Mayor Peavey congratulated Chief Robinson on his report of
information gained from the FBI training course.
City Manager Oren L. King read a letter under date of November 7,
1960 to Wilsey, Ham & Blair relative to their providing an engineering
appraisal and a financial analysis of the Park Water Company assets within
the City of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin,
that the letter from Wilsey, Ham & Blair be ratified, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign an agreement to this effect.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
City Manager Oren L. King read a letter dated November 9, 1960
to Bryn Evans relative to their providing a financial analysis of the
Park Water Company expenditures within the City of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple,
and passed by the following vote that the letter to Bryn Evans be ratified
and authorizing a contract to be signed by the Mayor for this expenditure.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
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NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
It was moved by Councilman Corbin seconded by Councilman Temple,
�h4t a transfer-of funds in the amount of 3,000 be made fxom Account
9- 2000 -699 to Account 9- 2200 -165 to cover the engineering appraisal and
financial analysis.
AYES: 4 Counciomen: Temple, Dunnum, Corbin, Peavey
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 Councilman Giddings
A report was made by the City Manager on the Fourth Anniversary
celebration to be held on December 17. A parade will start the celebration
at 3:00 p.m. and continue until possibly 4 :00 p.m. Further activities will
take place in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce at headquarters
erected in the parking lot across the street from the City Hall. The
City's Birthday Cake will be cut and served.
The Traffic Committee gave a report on the all night parking
situation of apartment houses. The Committee reports they are still
canvassing apartment house owners and that an ordinance is being studied
to prohibit all night parking in these areas.
Mayor Peavey read a letter of appreciation from Senor Palomar
regarding the Sister City meeting in San Diego.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P.M.
City Clerk,� Mayor