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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-12-61-Regular Meeting1139 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 12TH, 1961 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., June 12, 1961, -- Mayor Pro - Tempore Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Asst. City Manager, Director of Finance Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Hal Durham, Traffic Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Adolph Gerber, Intern at Christ Luthern Church, from Germany presented the invocation. The Mayor- Pro -Tempo re called on Chief Ivan Robinson for presentation of diplomas to six student safety patrols. He commended the students on their fine service and thanked their parents for their understanding, consideration and hard work in assisting in this program. Mayor Pro - Tempore Scott Temple presented diplomas to the following safety patrols: Lt. Edward Spalding Sgt. Michael Bailey Sgt. Lawrence Michael Bishop Sgt. John Frederick Harrison Sgt. Mike Lindsay Sgt. Eric Joseph Oyster Mayor Pro - Tempore then complimented the boys and thanked them for their service to the community. Chief Robinson presented Officer Bill Carpenter a certificate of merit for outstanding service to the community and valuable public service toward the civic betterment, to be presented to the Perpetual Help School. Mayor Pro - Tempore announced that now is the time and place set for the hearing on the building code. Mayor Pro - Tempore inquired if there were any written communications. The City Clerk stated she had none. Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety reported that he had re- ceived a communication from National Lumber Manufacturers Association pertaining to their objections to various sections of the code. Mr. Lake read his reply to the Lumber Manufacturers Association. His recommendation was for Council to adopt the building code as amended and that a complete investigation and study be made, of the lumber problem. 1140 The City Attorney advised Council that if it is the desire of the staff to permit a certain type of lumber to be used, then there would need be an amendment after the hearing on the proposed ordinance, the ordinance then to be introduced and adopted two weeks hence. Mr. Rod Buchann of the National Lumbermens Association advised that -� this association has been trying to get a code that will be uniform to the surrounding districts. He then introduced Mr. Eric Flamer of the Southern California Retail Lumber Association to discuss the iron- stress graded items. Mr. Flamer began by stating he was representing Van Matre Lumber and Morgan Davidson Lumber Companies. He recommended adopting Section 25 without any amendment or deletion, also provision of the same grade uniform building code as Downey's neighbors. He stated that it is his contention that any changes to be made in the code should be done at the international level through its officials. Mr. Don Comstock of Western Pine Association spoke for the softwood lumber industry. After much discussion, the City Attorney, Mr. Lake, Building Director, and interested lumber association representatives and building tradesmen adjourned to the conference room to work out agreeable changes to the building code before the introduction of the ordinance on the code. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the hearing on the Uniform Building Code be closed. The Mayor Pro -Tem announced that now is the time and place set for the hearing on Annexation #3, Downey Lighting District, Zone 4. Mr. Barhite presented his report. The Mayor asked if there were any written communications. The City Clerk reported that she had received a petition in protest to this lighting with signatures of 28 property owners in the area. This had been checked by the Department of Public Works and it was found that 69% of the property owners were objecting. It was asked if there were any oral communications. Mr. Gus Rogers, 8232 Donovan Street, spoke in protest of installation of lights in the area as he felt the cost was restrictive. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on Downey Lighting District Annexation No. 3 be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the procedure be abandoned with respect to the Downey City Lighting and terminate all pro- ceedings. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The Mayor Pro -Tem announced that now is the time and place set for the hearing on Zone Case #40 (Dougan) on Stewart and Gray Road. The City Clerk stated she had received petitions opposing the proposed zone change bearing 110 signatures. It was ordered these petitions be re- ceived and filed. 11.41 Mr. Arlie Pack, 7709 Stewart and Gray Rd. spoke for the zone change. Speaking against the zone change were: Mrs. Robert Sterling, 7946 De Palma Mrs. Lawrence Jacobs, 7936 De Palma Councilman Temple asked Mr. Dougan what treatment is proposed to the rear of these proposed apartment units. Mr. Dougan's reply was that there would be parking at the rear, possibly covered, with an 85 -foot setback, and that they would conform to the zoning ordinance for ingress and egress. Mr. Charles D. Woodworth, 7947 E. Cole Street, spoke in favor of the zone change. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Case No. 40 be closed. Councilman Giddings stated he felt this problem on Stewart and Gray Road is no different from the problem confronting property owners on Florence Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard, and feels it advisable to wait on the Master Plan. Mayor Pro -Tem asked Planning Director Sherman Griselle if he could offer any recommendations. Mr. Griselle was not prepared to make a specific recommendation on this case as the original hearing was prior to his coming with the City, but he is diligently working on a proposal for a Master Plan. Mr. H. L. Dougan advised the Council that he and the other property owners are willing to extend this matter until such time as a Master Plan can be made. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the matter of Zone Case #40 be taken under submission on the same conditions as the Florence and Lakewood problem. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 23, 1961 be approved as amended. The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: (1) A letter from Mrs. Ruth Kelley suggesting that the City of Downey officially authorize or designate Miss Merilou Puopolo, the present "Miss Downey ", to represent the City of Downey in the World Beauty Pageant, and requesting that the $200 entry fee be supplied by either the City or Downey Chamber of Commerce. The letter was held for more information from the City Manager to be brought to Council later in the meeting. (2) A letter from Mr. H. B. Atwood of the Southern Pacific Company, Pacific Electric Railway Company requesting the opportunity to address the City Council. As Mr. Atwood was not present, Mr. Robert C. Platt presented a report on the position of Southern Pacific regarding acquiring controlling -- interest in the Western Pacific Railroad. He informed Council of the overwhelming support to them of other City Councils and Civic organizations. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the City support the Southern Pacific Company and that a proper resolution be drawn for its adoption in the near future. 11.42 The City Manager was asked for his recommendation regarding the entry in the Miss World Beauty Pageant and the $200 entry fee. It was his suggestion that it should be under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce with the City's endorsement and the Chamber's financial support. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the Miss World Beauty Pageant be given the City's blessing; that the event be sponsored by either the Junior Chamber of Commerce or Chamber of Commerce; and that Miss Merilou Puopolo be entered as the official entry to this pageant. Murray Kramer, Chairman of the Transportation Committee was asked to report on the Downey Municipal Bus System. Mr. Kramer referred Council to the minutes of the last meeting of the Committee at which time it was recommended that the Municipal Bus be discontinued as of July 1, 1961. Mr. Kramer, as Chairman, requested another 60 days in hopes that the Transportation Committee could come up with a proposed workable plan for the City's operation of its own bus system. Bob Vollmer of the Public Works Department was called on to make his report on the operations of the Downey Municipal Bus System, at which time he reported that the system has been operating on a loss of $65 per day and that in a survey made, the loss would still be ap- proximately $50 per day, even with the City operating its own buses. It was moved by Councilman Corbin that the Downey Municipal Bus System be discontinued as of July 1, 1961. Councilman Giddings stated that he would second the motion provided there was a modification that the Transportation Committee be allowed to give it further study. After further discussion, the motion was not modified and motion died for lack of a aecond. Councilman Giddings suggested abandoning the present Municipal Bus System, but to "leave the door open" for the Transportation Committee to try to work out a plan which could be used without loss to the City. It was then moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to abandon the present Municipal Bus System effective July 1, 1961, and the Transportation Committee, as quickly as possible, present to Council for consideration, a plan which appears financially feasible. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to take such steps as may be necessary to terminate the bus lease and any agree- ments relative to bus bench advertising to be effective July 1, 1961. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum Mayor Pro - Tempore Temple introduced Mr. James Allgood, outgoing President of the Downey Coordinating Council and incoming President Mrs. Spiegel. A plaque of merit was presented to Mr. Allgood by Mayor Pro -Tem commending him for his work during the year 1960 -61. 1143 Mrs. Spiegel was asked to report on her future plans. Her only comment was with regard to her first and most important item relative to the Downey Emergency Hospital. Mr. Allgood stated he was glad to have done the service he was able to do for the City of Downey, and praised the City of Downey as a wonderful place in which to live. The City Clerk continued with the following correspondence: (3) A claim for damages from Kenton A. Boadway for alleged false arrest. The City Attorney recommended the claim be denied. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the claim of Kenton A. Boadway be denied. (4) Announcement from County Boundary Commission of Annexation No. 4 to the City of Whittier and Annexation No. 19 to the City of Lakewood. (5) An invitation from the City of Monrovia to attend the dedication of the police facilities building, 140 E. Lime Avenue, Wednes- day, June 28, 1961, at 11:30 A.M. (6) letter from the Downey Community Hospital signed by Mr. Rodney V. Cogswell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, reporting that the Emergency Unit is to continue to operate on the same basis on which ithas been operated for the past several years, and thanking Council for its interest in the development of adequate hospital and health facilities for the community of Downey. (7) A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce requesting a new contract be approved in the amount of $15,500.00 for the fiscal year 1961 -62. Mr. Charles Barrett, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, reported that this amount requested is the same under which they are presently operating. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings to authorize preparation of a contract for the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Councilman Giddings requested a copy of an itemized report from the Chamber of Commerce showing its expenditures of the money advanced from the City, and requested withdrawal of the former motion to include this in the motion regarding the contract between the City and the Chamber of Commerce. The original motion was withdrawn. It was then moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that a contract approving advancement of $15,500.00 for the fiscal year 1960 -61 be prepared, the Mayor allowed to sign, and that the Chamber of Commerce provide the City Conncil with a financial statement at least every other month. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum 1144 ORDINANCE NO. 172 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY RENUMBERING THE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 164, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO PARKING PLACE COMMISSIONERS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 172 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 808 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A PROJECT STATEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 808 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 809 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMPANY FOR BENEDICT AVENUE NORTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 809 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: Nine ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum' RESOLUTION NO. 810 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FAVORING AN EARLY SELECTION OF A PERMANENT SITE FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL DISTRICT COURT 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. 1..45 It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 810 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The City Manager advised Council that, as they had requested, he had checked into the International Exposition proposed to be held in Los Angeles County in 1966 and finding it would entail huge amounts of expenditures for local agencies, it was his recommendation that no action be taken. RESOLUTION NO. 811 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD NO. 12) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 811 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 812 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFI- CATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. NO. 12) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 812 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 813 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF WORK, AND ORDERING THE INVESTIGATION REPORT BY THE CITY ENGINEER IN CONFORMITY WITH SECTION 2825 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CONNECTION WITH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 (SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. 11.46 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 813 be adopted: AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum Mr. Barhite presented the investigation report showing the total cost of A.D. No. 12 to be $14,016.34. The report was ordered received and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 814 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE INVESTIGATION REPORT AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, IN CONNECTION WITH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 (SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 814 be adopted setting a hearing at 8:00 A.M., July 25, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. 815 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THERE- FOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (A.D. NO. 12) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 815 be adopted setting a hearing for 8:00 A.M., July 25, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum 1.147 s RESOLUTION NO. WS -249 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 ( #7865 - #8239 $89,508.90) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -249 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum RESOLUTION NO. WS -250 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 (#2781 - #2954 $171,802.54) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -250 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The City Manager reported that the work required of Sully- Miller Contracting Company under Cash Contract #57, the improvement of portions of Bellflower Boulevard between Stewart and Gray Road, Borson Street, Imperial Highway easterly and westerly of Bellflower Boulevard, and the Public Works Yard Site has been satisfactorily completed. It was rec- ommended the Council accept the work and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that the work be accepted under Cash Contract #57 and authorize filing a Notice of Completion. Mr. King reviewed the plans and specifications for the remodeling of the school warehouse for Public Works Administration and Engineering offices, together with City Manager and Mayor's offices, Building and Planning wing, and Finance and Fire Department offices, as well as in- stallation of a fireproof vault adjoining the City Clerk's office. It was reported that prices are being solicited on various phases of the work so that, should it be determined that certain work must be deferred, the price will have been predetermined, they avoiding negotiations with the bidders. It was proposed to receive bids on July 17 with a recom- mendation submitted to the City Council at their regular meeting on July 25. Actual work could commence during the week of August 7 and completion of all remodeling within 60 working days. ME It was Councilman Giddings' recommendation that money be spent for the necessities to make the area useful rather than making a small part of it aesthetic. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin to approve the plans and specifications as modified by City Council;_ and authorize calling for bids. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum A request was made for City Council to authorize the circulation of a petition for the construction of sidewalks on Otto Street, between Garnish Drive and Downey - Sanford Bridge Road. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to circulate petitions for the construction of sidewalks on Otto Street. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The City Clerk stated the City of South Gate had forwarded a new agreement for prisoner care services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1961, showing the fee for jail services for male prisoners as $5.00 per night and for female prisoners, $1.95 additional per night. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that authority be granted to execute -- the contract for prisoner care services with the City of South Gate for the fiscal year 196$1 -62. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The City Manager reported that the Department of Public Works for the past several weeks has been working with Mr. J. D. Pair toward the installation of a sanitary sewer serving the north side of Imperial Highway lying westerly of Dunrobin Street. The total cost of this service is estimated at $4,500.00 for which all property owners but one have indicated their interest in paying cash. The one property owner does not have the money available and so has requested the City to advance her portion of the funds to the project. The construction of the sanitary sewer at this time is highly recommended in view of the above contemplated storm drain and street improvement projects in this vicinity which would increase the cost of installing the sewer at a later date. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize advance of funds in the amount of $1100.00 from Account No. 17 -74 toward the construction of a sanitary sewer on Imperial Highway west of Dunrobin Street, with said advance to be reimbursed at the time the benefited property owner connects thereto. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum 1-49 The City Attorney explained that it would be necessary for the Council to set a hearing date on each of the Planning Resolutions No. 51, 52 and 53 to determine whether the zone changes shall be effected. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that a hearing be held on Planning Resolution No. 51 at 8:00 A.M., June 27, 1961, and hearings on Planning Resolutions No.'s 52 and 53 be set for 7:30 P.M., July 10, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Mr. Anthony, architect, was asked to present his recommendation for the location of the Chamber of Commerce Building in the Civic Center, which was the southeasterly corner of property (approximately 40' x 40'). Mr. Barrett of the Chamber requested Council negotiate a lease for the southeast corner of the Civic Center Site for location of the Chamber of Commerce offices. The City Attorney went over the terms of the lease for Council out- lining that a $25.00 fee be paid for 25 -year lease, at which time the building would become City property if the lease is not renewed. After a review and discussion of the terms of the lease, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve the lease by the Chamber of Commerce of the southeast corner of the Civic Center Site at Second and Brookshire Streets and authorize the Mayor Pro - Tempore to sign the lease. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The City Attorney recommended introduction of that certain ordinance as modified, said ordinance being: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED CHAPTER 3 THEREOF AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1961 EDITION The ordinance 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 Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authorize advancing $9,354.23 from Account No. 9 -12 (Monies due from Other Entities) to Account No. 14050 (Klondike Assessment District No. 10), to cover the assessments to county -owned property which will be reimbursed by the county upon billing them. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum 1150 The Postmaster has reported that the property at 11026 Downey Avenue has been leased as temporary housing for the Post Office Annex for approximately ten months and requested the rental of ten parking spaces on the City - leased parking lot between Second and Third Streets. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authorize removal of ten meter heads for use during the interim period before the post office has its new building completed (approximately 10 months beginning sometime in July) at $1.74 per space per month or a total of $174.00 for the 10 -month period. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum The City Manager's report contained an item regarding the contempla- tion that the second phase of the weed abatement program shall commence on or about June 26, 1961. City Manager King requested the transfer of funds for furniture and fixtures as the Downey City School District is moving the conference table and chairs this week end from the former Council Chamber, authority to transfer $3,520.00 from Account No. 9- 2000 -673 (General Government) to Account No. 9- 2000 -612 (Furniture and Fixtures). Quotations for these items were obtained from local merchants. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to make the following transfer of funds for the purchase of furniture and fixtures: $3,520.00 from Account No. 9 -2000 -673 to Account No. 9- 2000 -612 AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum After a summation of bids for alterations to Fire Station Headquarters, Contract #109, it was recommended the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, John Hofius of E1 Monte in the amount of $2,690.00. The alteration is to enlarge the front door by replacing the bond beam and installing a new door to accomodate the new aerial platform. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to award the bid for alterations to fire station headquarters, Contract #109, to the lowest and best bidder, John Hofius, E1 Monte, in the amount of $2,690.00, and to reject all other bids. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Giddings, Corbin, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Peavey, Dunnum In accordance with the City Manager's request, five days' vacation was approved by Council for the week beginning June 19, 1961. Mayor Pro -Tem announced there is to be a Dry Year Water Conference July 13 and 14 in Los Angeles and Sacramento and inquired of Council if someone could represent Downey at this meeting. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that Councilman Corbin represent the City of Downey at the Dry Year Water Conference in Los Angeles July 13 -14, 1961. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11 :45 P.M. r r City Ylerk Mayor Pro - Tempore