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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-25-61-Regular MeetingW, 9 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD ON APRIL 25, 1961 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., April 25, 1961, Mayor Carroll M. Dunnum presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Director of Finance, Assistart City Manager Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John Ashcraft of Trinity Baptist Church presented the invocation. The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for the public hearing on the vacation of Quoit Street, and inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the matter. There were no comments from the audience nor from Council. Mr. Barhite, Director of Pi vacation of Quoit Street. It was moved by Councilman passed by the following vote to Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: iblic Works, gave a report relative to the Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and close the hearing on the vacation of Quoit Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum None None RESOLUTION NO. 788 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF QUOIT STREET WITHIN TRACT NO. 12760 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 Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 788 be adopted. 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 Giddings and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting of April 10, 1961, be approved as written. The City Clerk presented the following correspondence: A letter from Henry A. Dixon who operates Acme Cleaners at 8127 E. Firestone Boulevard requesting that when the appraisal is made for the acquisition of this property for the proposed parking district, the cost of moving his equipment be included. The letter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Council ilinutes 4/25/61 -1- ' � w r A letter from the Downey Union High School District Board of Trustees submitting a resolution from their Board requesting extension of Cedartree Road in the Edith Unsworth Scholl area and a letter accompanied by a petition bearing 700 signatures from the Gallatin City School District Board in support of this resolution. The matter was referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works with the suggestion that they meet with the school people relative to making this a joint project. A letter of appeal to Zone Change Case #64 from H. E. Black, 8052 Alameda St. Mr. Black, upon recognition, presented his reasons for request- ing a zone change. He requested Council to review the action of the Planning Commission denying the request for this zone change and asked that reconsideration of the request be granted. The City Attorney advised that the City Council could not have a hear- ing under the present zoning ordinance and that it would be more proper for Council to initiate a zone change and refer it back to the Planning Commission for hearing, or that Mr. Black could refile with Planning Commission under the present ordinance but after the new ordinance goes into effect 30 days from the date it is adopted, he will have to wait one year before refiling. Mayor Dunnum recommended that Mr. Black get in touch with the City Attorney and City Manager and work out a plan which would be most suitable to all parties as the City Council is unable to entertain this matter by reason of the ordinance as it now exists. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further study and report be made of this Zone Change #64 by the City Attorney and City Manager. A letter from Supervisor Bonelli acknowledging and congratulating Downey on its Annual Report. A letter from Clyde Doyle regarding the possibility of incorporating the proposed changes in the new post office of including a combined fallout shelter and civil defense headquarters. An announcement of the Central Water Basin Meeting to be held at the Elks Club in Huntington Park on May 4, 1961, at 6:30 P.M. A letter from the County Boundary Commission advising of proposed annexa- tion District No. 136 to the City of Compton. Sanitation Committee Report. Councilman Corbin stated he objected to the renewal of the contract for sanitation unless the apartment house owners may contract with anyone they see fit. Since they are required to have a license to operate, he feels it seems no more than fair to be set up in this manner. Mayor Dunnum asked to go on record that as an attorney who has represented some of the individuals involved in this matter in matters not involving the City of Downey, however, in light of attorney - client relationship which has existed in the past, he feels he should disqualify himself from participation in the hearing and requested Scott Temple, Mayor Pro - Tempore to conduct the balance of the hearing on the sanitation contract renewal. Mr. Larry Chaney, Chairman of the Sanitation Committee, was recognized by the Mayor Pro Tem and presented his report of the meting held by the committee which resulted in a 3 to 3 vote on the motion to renegotiate on a 5 -year contract. Council Minutes 4/25/61 -2- It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and defeated by a tie vote to readvertise for bids specifying that the new type equipment be used; that apartments of 7 units or more be deleted thereby allowing them to contract their own disposal service, the contract to be for 5 years. �.. AYES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Peavey NOES: 2 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Dunnum Mayor Dunnum interrupted at this point of the lengthy discussion on the sanitation matter to allow a group of Girl Scouts from the Tri- Neighborhood of Downey to make their presentation of 12 yellow rose bushes to the City in celebration of their Golden Anniversary in 1962. Presenting the roses to the City were: Diana White, Marcia Ehinger, Cathy Ray, Karla Funk and Mrs. William Ehinger. Mayor Pro - Tempore Temple reopened the matter of the sanitation con- tract and inquired whether the equipment would have righthand drive and if the operators would observe all traffic and safety regulations. Mr. Stanley Magargee of Rio Hondo Disposal Company stated all new trucks would have righthand drive. It was moved by Councilman Corbin that the contract be awarded the present contractors for a 5 -year period to include new equipment and exclude apartment houses. The motion died for the lack of a second. When questioned regarding the possible cancellation of the contract should a contractor fail to meet minimum or maximum requirements which could be established, the City Attorney advised this could be done only if the contractor has not met the contract and complied with minimum or maximum requirements. Such a contract can be written to include termination within 2, 3 or however many days might be stipulated. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works shall present to Council for its approval a proposed agree- ment on which there will be a call for bids, containing minimum standards, with one bidder for each of the three districts which shall remain as presently fixed; with a provision that for each apartment house for which a business license is required, there shall be a maximum charge of 50¢ per unit per month; also providing that upon reasons being shown, an increase or decrease can be established in the cost; that pickup at the apartment house area shall be once or twice a week, depending on need; contract to be for a 5 -year term with load packers to be provided by January 1, 1962. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that advertisement for bids for refuse service in the City of Downey be made in the manner required and provide when the bids shall be opened and shall be submitted to City Council. Council Minutes 4/25/61 -3- Ml ORDINANCE NO. 166 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 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 Ordinance No. 166 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 167 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 read- _ ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 167 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 168 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, SECTIONS 6507.2, 6007.3, 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 Ordinance No. 168 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/25/61 -4- 1100 ORDINANCE NO. 166 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 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 Ordinance No. 166 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 167 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 read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 167 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 168 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, SECTIONS 6507.2, 6607.3, 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 Ordinance No. 168 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/25/61 -4- 1100 ORDINANCE NO. 166 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 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 Ordinance No. 166 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 167 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 read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 167 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 168 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, SECTIONS 6507.2, 0607.3, 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 Ordinance No. 168 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/25/61 -4- 1101 ORDINANCE NO. 169 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 Ordinance No. 169 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 170 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. It 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 Ordinance No. 170 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 789 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A ROAD EASEMENT FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR A PORTION OF GALLATIN ROAD The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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 Resolution No. 789 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 790 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. Council Minutes 4/25/61 -5- 1102 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 790 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk reported that the report pursuant to the Street Lighting Act of 1919 had been filed with her by the Director of Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the report be received and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 791 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS ( DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT) The resolution 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 Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 791 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 792 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 791 The resolution 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 Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 792 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Said resolution set the hearing on proposed improvement for the hour of 7:30 PM on June 12, 1961, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. Mayor Dunnum reported that certain subsidiaries of the Santa Fe Rail- road Company are endeavoring to have the United States Congress enact legislation which would return to them property known as Cheli Air Depot which had been donated to the Government, but which the Department of Defense now declares excess to its need, and the property is now in the course of disposition by General Services Administration. The City of Downey has been asked to support this move through adoption of a resolution. Council Minutes 4/25/61 -6- 1163 Councilman Temple recommended supporting the return of the property. RESOLUTION NO. 793 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALIFORNIA REGARDING LEGISLATION CONCERNING THE CHELI AIR FORCE DEPOT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 793 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. R. E. O'Reilly, Vice - President of Chanslor Western Oil and Development Company, residing at 7827 Danvers Street, Downey, was recognized by Mayor Dunnum and presented his report on the request for the return of the land known as Cheli Air Force Depot which is surplus to the Government. RESOLUTION NO. 794 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING A.B. 801 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Counciman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 794 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -243 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 ( #6748 THROUGH #7121 $84,571.77) (Payroll) The resolution 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -243 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/25/61 -7- 1144 RESOLUTION NO. WS -244 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 ( #2374 THROUGH #2509 $58,303.22) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -244 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on Contract No. 50, Gallatin Road improvement, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the laaest and best bidder, Aman Brothers, in the amount of $61,131.31, and that all ether bids be rejected. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize awarding Contract No. 50, Gallatin Road improvements, to the lowest and best bidder, Aman Brothers, in the amount of $61,181.31, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported by the Director of Public Works that the work has been completed on Cash Contract No. 47, miscellaneous paveouts, and recommendation was that Council accept these improvements and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract No. 47 for miscellaneous paveouts and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It w as reported by the Director of Public Works that the work required of Sully- Miller Contracting Company under Cash Contract No. 43 with the City of Downey, being the application of slurry seal on streets throughout the northerly portions of the City, has now been satisfactorily completed. It was recommended that the City Council accept this improvement and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements completed under Cash Contract No. 43, application of slurry seal, and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/25/61 -8- 11. -05 The City Manager reported that plans and specifications are completed and a contract has been awarded by the Baptist Church to proceed with reconstruction of the intersection at Third and Dolan Streets to the normal right angle turn. It was reported by the City Manager that a review is being made of all businesses which are operating out of zone (primarily those in the residential areas), and at this time there have been listed approximately 78 businesses which are operating out of zone and which have been referred to the Planning Commission for their interpretation as to those which are to be eliminated under the new ordinance. As soon as they have specifically identified those who are in non - conforming status, they will be notified and given a proper time to move. Gordon Prentiss, 7901 Seventh Street, Downey, read a letter addressed to Council in further protest of T. V. licensing in homes, signed by 17 licensed T. V. shop owners. In the improvement of Paramount Boulevard southerly at Firestone it was recommended that Council authorize extension of the present project to include paving of Paramount southerly to Stewart and Gray on the easterly side. This would include the narrow strip of paving to connect with the curbs and gutters providing the property owners deed the property and install their curbs and gutters. This would include the paving in connection with Plan Check No. 54038 and authorize deletion of the paving from the requirements by the Planning Com- mission in connection therewith. The work would proceed under Gas Tax Monies. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the extension of the present project for improving Paramount Boulevard southerly at Firestone to Stewart and Gray. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A progress report was made by City Manager that Federal authorities have authorized the design of our post office upon an estimated square foot basis of approximately 28,000 square feet, and have also agreed that it would be patterned after the architectural design of the City Library. A report was also made that relative to the Firestone improvement project an attempt will be made to expedite this project through contact with the proper Division of Highway officials and a request for appropriate funds for this work at the earliest possible date. Mr. King reported that the City of Los Angeles Float chassis had been acquired by the City for a total price of $254.80. It is believed purchase of this float chassis will accomplish an estimated savings of approximately $2,000.00 per year and that it will stimulate additional interest of local citizens, high school students and others in the construction of the rose float here in Downey. The float will be stored at the new city yards. Funds are available for this purchase under "Community Promotion ". It was found by the City Council that the float chassis was an item of unique and special character and was the only one of its kind available and was available only from the one source and it therefore was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the action of the City Manager purchasing the float chassis be approved and ratified. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 4/25/61 -9- 3.bL lb A.0s It was recommended that our City Librarian attend the hearing on Senate Bill 789 providing financial aid to libraries, restricting the aid to those serving communities of 100,000 or more. The City Librarian will be representing the cities in this area relative to opposing this bill with expenses being shared by the various cities. Downey's estimated share will not exceed $20.00. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authorize the attendance of the City Librarian at the hearing on Senate Bill 789 with expenses not to exceed $20.00. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was reported that the traffic problem on Ardis Street near North American has been alleviated to some extent, however Mayor Dunnum reported the congestion is still tremendous and suggested that efforts be accellerated to relieve this traffic problem. The City Manager informed Council that a further meeting with North American is to be arranged and a subsequent report will be made to Council. Councilman Temple reported there is to be an official air raid on Friday which is a public, statewide alert to be covered by Mr. Charles Bates who is the coordinator during the illness of Director Vineent Young. Councilman Peavey reported on the meeting with the League of California Cities in Sacramento to oppose various legislation, AB 267 in particular. This particular bill has been deleted, however AB 2728 has been introduced in its stead dealing with Multiple Districts. Councilman Peavey strongly urged opposition to this bill. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a resolution be drawn to oppose AB 2728. RESOLUTION NO. 795 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING AB #2728 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. 795 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Giddings Mayor Dunnum indicated a complete review of the above bill is in order. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Downey Avenue be widened and improved from City Limit to City Limit and that it be given next order of priority on the list of road work. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works was asked to provide a list of jobs in order of priority. Council Minutes 4/25/61 -10- 1107 Mayor Dunnum stated he does not feel the priority list should be abandoned or detoured from without a very serious study or reevaluation. Council directed the Director of Public Works to report to the City Council at his earliest convenience relative to priority list and all work which has been done relative to this list as established some six months ago. Also a report was requested of outstanding smaller jobs and how long it would take to complete them. The City Attorney advised Council that in the matter of the City cf Downey vs. Downey County Water Company, if Council wishes to appeal, per- mission must be obtained from the Attorney General's office. The cost of this appeal would amount to approximately $2500.00 which is less than the cost already incurred in this matter. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney file an appeal in the trial court decision in the matter of the City of Downey vs. Downey County Water Company. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that relative to the proposed MTA legislation the Mayor should direct a letter to assemblymen stating the City Attorney reported upon his meeting with Mr. Lloyd Bullock in this matter. Mayor Dunnum suggested honoring senior citizens with certificates similar to those being issued by MTA allowing a reduction in fares on the Downey Municipal Bus Lines. The City Manager was directed to work out a program along this line and submit his report. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M. City , erk a or Council Minutes 4/25/61