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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-10-61-Regular MeetingI MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD ON APRIL 10, 1961 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., April 10, 1961, Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Temple., Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Glenn Kendall, Director of Finance, Assistant City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Ivan Robinson, Chief of Police Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend R. W. Moore of the First Methodist Church delivered the invotation. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Minutes of the meeting of March 20 be approved as amended. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of March 28 be approved as written. The City Clerk presented the following written correspondence: 1) A letter from Grace Baptist Church expressing gratitude for blacktop paving in front of church property. 2) A letter from the American Society for Public Administration in recognition of entry to City Administrative Achievement Award. 3) A letter from Anthony & Langford, Architects offering their services for a preliminary study of the size, type, cost and location of an Auditorium and Community Service Building for Downey. Mayor Dunnum asked Mr. King, City Manager, if he had a recommendation to make regarding this survey. The City Manager recalled to Council the ground research made about 3 years ago relative to the first building in the Civic Center Development which was the library and recommended that further initial study be made as to the location, size, type and an estimated price of an Auditorium, the cost of such survey not to exceed $400 or $500. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the firm of Anthony and Langford be employed to make a study and recommendation as to the type, size, cost and location of a Civic Auditorium, cost of the survey not to exceed $500, such expenditure to be transferred from the Caoital Improvement Find, Account No. 9- 2000 -165. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 4) A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Schmalz relative to their desire for sewer connection. The letter was referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for a report at the next Council Meeting. Council Minutes 4/10/61 1085 5) A petition in reference to Zone Case #45 involving the 9000 block on Iowa Street, appealing for an R -3 zone under the new Master Zoning Plan. A report was given to the Council by Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, relative to the zoning in this area. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that by minute action only the Council indicate its desire and intent to have this property become R -3 property if, as and when the streets are brought up to those standards that are required normally in other areas of Downey with R -3 zoning and the Planning Director to contact the individuals who signed the petition and advise them of this action which is all in accordance with the following conditions as set forth below by the Planning Commission: 1. Dedication of widening on Margaret Street to provide a 60 -foot right of way. 2. Margaret Street and Iowa Street to be improved to City Standards. 3. "A" Street, as shown on Exhibit "A ", to be improved to City Standards. 4. Dedication of corner cutoff at Hall Road and Bellflower Boulevard and improve these streets with sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. 5. Change of zone to R -3 not to take effect until the improvements outlined above have been completed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 6) A letter from Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney, summarizing AB 441. The City Manager reminded Council this bill has already been opposed. The letter was ordered accepted and filed. 7) A letter from the City Attorney relative to vacation of alley behind 4th Place stating that the public hearing was held in accordance with Section 8300 of the Street and Highway Code and inasmuch as there was a majority protest to the vacation at that time, he does not believe any change of the findings can be made in the absence of additional evidence. Councilman Peavey recommended that the alley remain open. It was ordered that the City Manager and the City Attorney advise Mr. Boshae as a result of a study by the Legal Department, the previous action of the City Council shall stand. 8) A letter from the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City of Downey lend its support to the Downey Wind Ensemble. The matter was referred to the City Manager for his study and report. 9) A letter from the Finance Advisory Committee recommending the purchase and use of an automatic check signer and letters from the City Clerk- Treasurer and Director of Finance supporting the recommendation. After a report from Mr. Kendall on the merits of the automatic check signers, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings Council Minutes 4/10/61 -2- "V.-70 and passed by the following vote that an automatic check signer be purchased. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 10) An invitation from Santa Fe Springs to attend the open house of their Fire Station No. 2, 9834 Dice Rd., on Friday, April 14, 1961, from 10 a.m, to 9 p.m. 11) A letter from Dr. Arnold J. O'Toole, President of the Downey Rose Float Association, with recommendations to the Council of resignations and replacements. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the resignations from the Downey Rose Float Association be accepted with regret and all appointments held in abeyance at this time. Mayor Dunnum recognized James Bannister and asked if he wished to add his comments at this time. Mr. Bannister requested that the Council proclaim the week of May 1 as "Guadalajara Week" in conjunction with the Festival planned for May 4 at the Silver Saddle Inn. He reported that 40 persons have signed for the trip to Guadalajara which businessmen and interested citizens will make, presently projected for June 23. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the week of May 1 -6 be proclaimed as "Guadalajara Week." Mayor Dunnum reminded Council that the matter relative to contracts on the present garbage and rubbish pickup had been taken under submission for further study and inquired if they wished to take any action at this time. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the matter be referred back to the Sanitation Committee. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, OF ARTICLE IX OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SAID AMENDMENT TO CONSIST OF SECTIONS 9100 THROUGH 9134.9 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 9100 THROUGH 9107 OF SAID CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 157 ALL OF WHICH RELATE TO ZONING. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/10/61 -3- W im ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY RENUMBERING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT STANDARDS OF POLICE OFFICERS 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6506 and 6507, ADDING SECTIONS 6505.2, 6505.3, 6505.4, 6506.1, 6507.1, 6507.2, 6507.3, 6507.4, 6507.5, 6507.6, 6508, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 6509 AND 6509.1, ALL OF WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO DANCE HALLS AND CAFE ENTERTAINMENT The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2909 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PURCHASING The ordinance was read by title only. Mr. Kendall advised that the only change in the ordinance was deletion of the word "services" as Council Minutes 4/10/61 -4- O ,., presently written. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER THEREOF AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1961 EDITION The ordinance was submitted to Council for study only. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, reported on what the ordinance involves in the form of amendments. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the ordinance be taken under submission. RESOLUTION NO. 784 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FROM A POINT 730 FEET WEST OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD, EAST TO A POINT 600 FEET EAST OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 784 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 785 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT 19284, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND (Pellet Street and Pernell Avenue) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 785 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/10/61 -5- 1M9 RESOLUTION NO. 786 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF QUOIT STREET WITHIN TRACT NO. 12760 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 775 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 786 be adopted setting a hearing for 8:00 A.M. on April 25, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 787 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY VOICING ITS OPPOSITION TO BOTH THE NINE DISTRICT MUNICIPAL COURT SYSTEM AND ALSO THE ONE COURT MUNICIPAL SYSTEM 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 787 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Dunnum recommended approval of prior action and appearance before the Board of Supervisors. RESOLUTION NO. WS -241 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 ( #6379 THROUGH #6747 $86,475.23 -- Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -241 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/10/61 -6- 1090 RESOLUTION NO. WS -242 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 ( #2197 THROUGH #2373 $131,296.97) The resolution was read by 'title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councllnan Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings 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. WS -242 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Giddings recommended that the City Manager be directed to make a study on what the City is now spending on traffic signal maintenance, modernization and channelization and what it would cost the City to do the work itself, and to report the findings at the earliest convenience. It wasmoved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Council officially recognize the Downey Youth Band as the official Youth Band of the City of Downey to represent the City at its many functions. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of the bids received for Cash Contract No. 57, Bellflower Boulevard, Imperial Highway and Public Works Yard, it was rec- ommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller, in the amount of $72,510.89, and that all other bids be rejected. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract No. 57, Bellflower Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Public Works Yard be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller, in the amount of $72,510.89, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for Cash Contract No. 62, resurfacing of certain streets within the City of Downey, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, A. J. Beinschroth, in the amount of $16,040.00, and that all other bids be rejected. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract No. 62 for _ the resurfacing of certain City Streets, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, A. J. Beinschroth, in the amount of $16,040.00, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/10/61 -7- 1091 Councilman Giddings inquired about the progress of Gallatin Road improvements. Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works, reported bids will be opened on April 18 with work beginning probably on May 1. It was requested by the Director of Public Works that the City Council appropriate $2,328.70 from the Capital Improvements Fund (Account No. 1- 2000 -699) for the payment of additional rights of way on Brookshire. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve appropriation of $2,328.70 from the Capital Improvements Fund, Account No. 1- 2000 -699, for payment of additional rights of way under Gas Tax Project No. 2, Brookshire Avenue - Florence Avenue to Cherokee Drive. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works reported that the work required by Relleum Construction Company in their agreement with the City of Downey for Tract No. 24291 - Imperial Highway and Old River School Road, has been satisfactorily completed. It was recommended that the City Council accept these improvements and authorize the release of the bonds. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements in Tract No. 24291, Imperial Highway and Old River School Road, and authorize the release of the improvement bonds. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None .-•. ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Approval was requested of the City Council to authorize the circulating of petitions for overhead street lighting on Pangborn Avenue between Florence Avenue and Dacosta Street. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that approval be granted for circulation of petitions for overhead street lighting on Pangborn Avenue. AYES:- 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: After a summation of bids Buses, it was recommended that authorize the refund of the bi Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum None None received for Contract No. 107, City Service all bids be rejected and that the City Council 3 bonds to all bidders. It was further recommended by the City Manager that the matter be referred back to the Transportation Committee and held in abeyance until it can be determined what the bus system can do for the City. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that all bids on Contract No. 107 for City Service Buses be rejected and authorize the refund of bid bonds to all bidders, with the matter being referred back to the Transportation Committee for 'further study. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddinggs, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/10/61 -8- The City Manager reported that the City's Progress Report is now ready for circulation throughout the City. Councilman Peavey recommended that a copy of this report be forwarded to all members of the City Council of the City of Guadalajara. The City Manager reported that relative to the request of the City Council for a further report on the widening of Third Street at its intersection with Paramount, the opening of this street as suggested by the City Council would entail the acquisition of 302 feet x 30 feet on Third Street and 10 feet x 145 feet on Paramount Boulevard which is appraised at $14,500, plus severance damages estimated at $5,000 which may be. offset through court procedure by estimated benefits to the property. The City Manager was directed by Council to continue to negotiate for • more economical way to widen Third Street and report back to Council at • later date. The City Manager was directed to proceed with negotiations for the acquisition of 15 feet x 140.74 feet on Downey Avenue and 262 x 180 feet on Cherokee with a total appraised value of $5,617 for the land. As the total appraised value of land and improvements are set by the appraiser at $7250 with special benefits estimated at $1500 which leaves a total amount of $5750 for the acquisition of the land and the moving of the garage, shrubs, etc., special benefits of $1500 might have to be applied in connection with the removal of the garage, trees and shrubs. The City Manager submitted information relative to estimated cost of improving Downey Avenue north of Florence. Downey Avenue (east side) - Florence Avenue northerly 250 feet: Right of Way acquisition, if purchased $ 7,000.00 Curb, gutter and pavement widening 3,100.00 $10,100.00 Downey Avenue (west side) - Florence Avenue to Otto Street: Relocate curb and gutter to proper location: 7,500.00 If dedication of the necessary right of way on a gratis basis is successful, then it is suggested that an appropriation of $10,600 be made from Gas Tax Funds to finance the project. Otherwise, if the Council desires to proceed with the project, then an additional appropriation of $7,000 for a total of $17,600 will be required from Gas Tax Funds from the 1961 -62 Budget. Council ordered negotiations be continued for right of way acquisition on Downey Avenue. The following estimate of costs for the installation of sidewalks in the vicinity of schools on Tweedy Lane and Foster Bridge Boulevard were submitted by the City Manager: (1) Foster Bridge Blvd. (south side) Rives Easterly 110 ft. $ 300.00 -- (2) Tweedy Lane (west side) 100 ft. south of Dacosta to Dinsdale. No parkway right of way 1,050.00 (3) Tweedy Lane (west Side) Gainford to 100 ft. south of Dacosta 750.00 (4) Tweedy Lane (west side) Dinsdale to Florence 650.00 (5) Tweedy Lane (east side) Suva to Gallatin 3,250.00 Total $6,000.00 Council Minutes 4/10/61 -9- 1.093 Inclusion of previously authorized project of $5,000.00 for sidewalks on Florence Avenue approaching East Junior High School and $5,000.00 for sidewalks across the bridge approach on Florence Avenue easterly of Fairford Boulevard was suggested with a project total of approximately $16,000.00, as it is felt a lower unit price per square foot may be accomplished in this manner. Bids may be called for construction in July or August prior to school opening next fall and can be included in the 1961 -62 budget. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve the recommenda- tion of the City Manager for sidewalks in the vicinity of schools on Tweedy Lane and Foster Bridge Boulevard as outlined above. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the Director of Public Works and Planning, the Traffic Committee and the City Manager make a study forthwith of needed sidewalks throughout the City. It was suggested that a survey of needed sidewalks throughout the City which the High School District had just completed might be obtained. Mayor Dunnum directed that a letter be written to the Gallatin School Board with a copy being sent to the Unified District, inquiring when sidewalks will be installed at the Maude Price School. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that one -half hour schedule on the Woodruff Village route between downtown Downey, Stonewood, down Bellflower to Foster and Woodruff, be established with a one -hour headway on the other two southern routes, one of which is the Rancho Los Amigos and the other known as the South Downey Route terminating at Gardendale and Brookshire. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Relative to the acquisition of property adjacent to Central Fire Station on Downey Avenue, the City Manager and Chief Robert Gain of the Fire Department were directed to study and report back to Council. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that $150.00 be allocated for an appraisal of the property adjacent to Central Fire Station. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The following actions were taken on current legislation as recom- mended in the City Manager's Report of April 10, 1961: It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that Council oppose SB 789 (financial aid to libraries) and notification be forwarded to representatives in the Senate. Council Minutes 4/10/61 -10- 109.4 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that Council support SCA #26 - Annual In -Lieu Tax on Telephone Companies, and forward this recommendation to Assemblymen Porter and Wilson and Senator Richards. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that Council support AB 1705 - Sales and Use Tax. Utili;ty Use Tax Exemption,with customary action with respect to recommendations to various representatives. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that Council oppose AB 391 - Tax Exemption - Household Goods and Personal Effects, with the customary recommendation to the Senate. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that Council oppose AB 1638 and AB 990 - Decrease in City In- Lieu Tax Receipts,with recommendations being sent to Sacramento. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that approval be granted for any Councilman who is able to do so to attend a meeting in Sacramento on Monday, April 17, for discussion of AB 267 (creation of metropolitan area multi - purpose districts) with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager was directed to study SB 694 and to poll the Council if he finds it advisable. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that Council oppose AB 2045 (vacations of City police). Authority was requested of Council for approval for the Director of Planning to attend the American Society of Planning Officials Conference in Denver, Colorado from April 30 to May 4 with reasonable expenses approved. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that approval be granted the Director of Planning to attend the American Society of Planning Officials Conference in Denver, Colorado from April 30 to May 4 with reasonable and necessary ex- penses being allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Authority was requested for the City Manager to attend a National Conference of Traffic Engineers in Phoenix, Arizona the middle of July to serve on a panel program. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that approval be granted Oren L. King, City Manager, to attend the National Conference of Traffic Engineers on July 11, with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/10/61 1.095 The City Clerk read a letter from the City Clerk of South Gate with an attachment letter from Mayor Milo Dellmann setting forth various reasons why all city councilmen should attend both the U. S. Conference of Mayors in Washington in June and the American Municipal Association Conference in Seattle in August. At the same time a world conference of local government is being held in Washington. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that approval be granted for the attendance of the Mayor and any members of the City Council who can attend any of these conferences and that reasonable expenses be allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Temple reported it has come to his attention that there are numerous businesses operating from residences out of zone and that these persons are being given licenses even if they are working out of zones, particularly representing the T. V. business. He called on Mr. Gordon Prentiss, 7901 Seventh Street, to present his views on the matter. Mr. Prentiss objected to competition when it is run on an unequal basis, and objected to licensing when persons out of zoning. Also objecting to businesses being operated from residences was Mr. William Beckley of Beckley and Rausch T.V. It was suggested that a list of known violators be given to Mr. King who will see that they are contacted forthwith and the necessary action taken, with a report being forwarded to Prentiss and Beckley and Rausch. Councilman Temple reported that at the Sister City Committee meet- ing held recently, it was decided to take up an offer of U.S.C. to furnish a choral group to sing, charging for the program, to help put on the Art Festival in June. This group had just returned from Guadalajara and is most anxious to assist the Sister City program. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered to recognize the project proposed by the choral group from U.S.C. as being beneficial to the Sister City program. Councilman Peavey complimented Mr. King, City Manager, for the fine Progress Report. Councilman Corbin reported on his attendance at the Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs recently. Mayor Dunnum thanked Councilman Corbin for his attendance at this meeting as this type thing helps Council keep abreast. Councilman Temple recommended the reappointment of his appointees on all the Citizens Committees. Councilman Peavey recommended reappointment of his committee members with the exception of the Sister City and Rose Float Committees. Councilman Corbin recommended reappointment of his committee members, adding to the Sister City Committee Mrs. Paul Spradling. Councilman Giddings recommended reappointment of his committee members, adding Mrs. Eunice DuMars to the Rose Float Committee. Council Minutes 4/10/61 -12- 1.096 Councilman Dunnum recommended reappointment of his committee members as follows: Citizens' Tax Committee - Joe Case Civic Center Committee - Michael C. Kearns Mrs. A. D. Boone .� Civil Defense Advisory - Mrs. Orville Cosner Committee Fire Committee - Park & Recreation - Committee Police Committee - Rose Float Committee - Sanitation Committee - Sister City Committee - Traffic Committee - Transportation Commit- - tee Water Supply Committee - Fred Dodge Patrick Kearns R. H. Hammerton Mrs. Ruth Kelly Mrs. Bette Kilpatrick Lou A. Cops E. W. Ward Gano F. Culwell Mks. Mignon Caughran Ed Lewis Dr. C. T. Shirley It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that these appointments be approved. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. IU- City c 1 e k \Mayor Council Minutes 4/10/61 -13-