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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-25-61-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 25TH, 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., July 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, Assistant City Manager- Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Peavey was welcomed back from his 70 -day trip around the world by Mayor Dunnum. Councilman Peavey stated he had a wonderful trip and had seen so much that he was unable to say which place was the most outstanding. He also stated that when it is seen what chances for freedom people will take in Europe, the citizens of the United States should cherish their freedom just that much more. He invited Councilman to see the pictures which were taken on his travels. Mayor Dunnum thanked Councilman Peavey for his invitation and stated he would be looking forward to seeing them. The Mayor stated this is the time and place for the public hearing set on the Debt Limit Report for A.D. #12, Sixth Street improvements. Mayor Dunnum then asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Mailing relative to the hearing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Affidavit of Mailing relative to A.D. #12, Sixth Street, be received and filed. The Director of Public Works presented the factual data of the investi- gation report which showed a total of $14,016.34 for this assessment district. The report was ordered accepted and filed. The Mayor asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were no written protests, however a memorandum from the Engineering Division was read reporting a meeting held with eight of the sixteen residents in the area and indicating their unanimous approval of the improvements on Sixth Street, A.D. #12. The memorandum was ordered accepted and filed. The Mayor asked if there were any oral statements or comments to be made by anyone in the audience. There were none. Council Minutes 7/25/61 -1- 11 `--41, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the Investigation Report in A.D. #12, Sixth Street, be closed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 835 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 (SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD) IS FEASIBLE AND THAT THE LANDS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT WILL BE ABLE TO BEAR THE BURDEN OF SUCH PROPOSED ASSESSMENT 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. 838 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Dunnum announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for A.D. #12, and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing relative to this hearing. The City Clerk replied she had these affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing be received and filed. The Mayor asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were none. There were also no oral comments. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for A.D. #12, Sixth Street, be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 836 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON SIXTH STREET AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD (A.D. NO. 12) IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 815 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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 836 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -2- 11 t- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of July 10 be approved as written. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of July 17 be approved as written. The City Clerk read the following written correspondence: (1) A letter from the Treasurer of the Greater All American Markets, Inc. relative to a settlement agreement figure of $820.00 to the City of Downey for an awning erected by the City on property leased from and owned by Greater All American Markets. The City Attorney requested that this matter be continued to the next Council Meeting in order that he may make a further study of this matter. So ordered. (2) A report from the Los Angeles County Road Department approving $33,000.00 for Brookshire Avenue from Firestone to Manatee for the City of Downey under the 3/16 gas tax money. (3) A copy of a letter written by Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works, to Aman Brothers Construction Company which stated the City Council wished them to share the gratification of a job well done as expressed by several residents living on Gallatin Road for their appreciation to both the City and the contractor. (4) A telegram from Congressman Clyde Doyle regarding the posting of bids on July 17 for the new Post Office in Downey, bids to be opened September 1. (5) A letter from H. L. Dougan, Chairman of the City Wide Taxpayers Association of Downey, requesting that the City Council have all future City Council Meetings recorded in their entirety by means of tape record- ings or verbatim et litteratim. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the matter be taken under submission and referred to the City Attorney. (6) A letter from the City Wide Taxpayers Association of Downey com- mending the Department of Public Works on their efforts to improve the traffic control on Firestone Boulevard by the installation of islands. The City Manager asked Council to consider the plans previously sub- mitted to Council at their last meeting and suggested that instead of the improvements extending only from Lakewood Boulevard to the western city limits, they be extended from the east city limits to the west city limits. The City Manager advised the work on the improvement to the east city limits could be withheld until the storm drains are being installed in the fall, at which time the islands will need to be removed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve the plans as previously sub- mitted for improvements on Firestone Boulevard with landscaping to extend from city limits to city limits. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -3- (7) An announcement of the dedication of the Downey County Court Addition to be held on Friday, July 28, 1961, at 3:00 P.M. (8) An announcement of the Central Water Association Meeting to be held at the Elks Club in Huntington Park, August 3, 1961, at 6:30 P.M. (9) A notice of the proposed Annexation #3 to the City of Lynwood. ORDINANCE NO. 175 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 53, ZONE CHANGE NO. 69 (OWENS)) 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. 175 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 52, ZONE CHANGE #67-- Ziler) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 176 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 177 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 55, ZONE CHANGE # 70- -BOOK) 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 Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 177 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -4- V, RESOLUTION NO. 837 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE ON FONTANA STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (PROPOSED ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT NO. 54) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 837 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 838 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FONTANA STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. NO. 54) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 838 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 839 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FONTANA STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (A.D. NO. 54) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 839 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 840 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE FONTANA STREET, A PRIVATE ROADWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, BY THE CON- STRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER AND ALL WORK APPURTENANT THERETO, AND DETERMING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, AND DECLARING THAT THE WORK TO BE DONE IS OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (A.D. NO. 54 - FONTANA STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 7/25/61 -5- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 840 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney advised that no date for hearing had been inserted in Resolution No. 840 and advised Council to set a hearing and re -adopt the Resolution to include this date. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for A.D. No. 54, Fontana Street, be set for Monday evening, 7:30 P.M., August 14, 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 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 840 be re- adopted to include the hearing date of August 14, 1961. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 841 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF QUILL DRIVE BETWEEN RIVES AVENUE AND OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD ADJOINING THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS HOSPITAL (CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 8284) 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 Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 841 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, TemLele, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 842 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN MEMORY OF DR. JOSEPH LOCKHART CAMPBELL The resolution was read in full by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the follow- ing vote that Resolution No. 842 be adopted. AYES; 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -6- RESOLUTION NO. 843 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING CERTAIN RANKS AS DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS, AUTHORIZING SAID BANKS TO HONOR CHECKS, DRAFTS, WARRANTS, AND WITHDRAWALS WHEN BEARING THE SIGNATURES OR FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF CITY OFFICIALS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 422 The resolution was read by title only. The City Clerk reported the resolution adds the Capital National Bank to the depositories of City Funds. 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 843 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 844 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY ON FOSTER ROAD AND'WOODRUFF AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. The City Manager reported that an agreement has been obtained from the owner of property at the northeasterly corner of Foster Road and Woodruff Avenue in the amount of $10,000.00 for acquisition of right of way. The appraisar valued this land at considerably more due to severance damages. Funds will come out of 3/16 gas tax monies in the current budget, according to the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 844 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 844 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -255 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 ( #9001 - #9379 $91,745.23 - Payroll) 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -255 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -7- 11 "_ 0 RESOLUTION NO. WS -256 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 (#3216-#3313 $81,972.44) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple 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 -256 be adopted. 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. 45, Paramount Boule- vard improvements, it was recommended that the bids be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, 0. R. Benedict Company in the amount of $8,729.52, subject to State approval. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Contract #45 for Paramount Boulevard improvements be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, 0. R. Benedict Company, in the amount of $8,729.52, subject to State approval, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the work be approved for Cash Con- tract No. 50, Gallatin Road improvements between Lakewood Boulevard and Downey Avenue, and that authority be granted to file a Notice of Completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A summation of the bids for Cash Contract #63 for Florence Avenue, et al. was reviewed by Council. The City Clerk reported she had received a petition objecting to the installation of sidewalks on Tweedy Lane. The City Manager recommended deletion of this portion of the contract and meeting with the residents to discuss further, the possibility of installing these sidewalks at a later date. Councilman Peavey advised that it was upon his request that steps were taken to install sidewalks on Tweedy Lane for the safety of school children going to and from the Maude Price Elementary School, Roger Casier Elementary School and North Downey Junior High School, and that he is willing to give whatever right of way is necessary for sidewalks on the side of Tweedy Lane on which he lives. He hopes that the residents objecting will give further consideration and thought to the safety of these school children. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to delete Tweedy Lane from Contract #63 for sidewalks with the possibility that Council recondier this at a future date. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -8- 11.1`1 The City Manager inquired if the bid might be awarded to A -1 Concrete, Inc. with the deletion of that portion applying to Tweedy Lane. Mr. Barhite reported that the specifications provided for deletion of any portion. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the bid with the deletion of that portion applying to Tweedy Lane for Cash Contract #63 in the amount of $20,962.94 be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, A -1 Concrete, Inc., and all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Council amend their previous action approving plans with the deletion of Tweedy Lane from these specifications. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the followong vote that Cash Contract #69 for application of slurry seal on various streets throughout the southwesterly portion of the City of Downey be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Hunt Process Co., at the unit figure of $17.00 per ton, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum --� NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney requested authorization to attend in New York in September the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers with reasonable expenses allowed. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney and any members of the Council who desire, be authorized to attend the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in New York in September with reasonable expenses allowed. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney asked to report at this time on matters relating to the Municipal Auditorium proposed for the City of Downey, reminding Council that he had been asked to have an agreement drawn up to be with 04'Melveny & Myers for bonds. He reported they will be happy to accept such employ - ment and their services will consist of drafting of all ordinances, resolutions, notices and other documents required in the bond proceedings, the general supervision of the proceedings, the examination of the proceed- ings step by step as taken, and the issuance of their approving opinion to the purchaser of the bonds. For these services their fee will be 2/10 of 1% for the first $1,000 of bonds authorized and 1 /10 of 1% of the amount of bonds in excess of $1,000,000 payable $1,00 following the canvass of the election returns and the remainder following the dale of the bonds. -A prorata pottion (treating each sale as excess over all prior sales) of the remainder of the total fee will be payable following each sale. Where the bond proposi- tion fails at the election, the fee will be $1,000. Council Minutes 7/25/61 -9- The above is based on the assumption that all bonds which carry will be sold at three sales. If portions of the bonds are sold at different times, there will be an additional fee of $400 for each sale after the first three sales. The City Attorney advised action can be taken at this time or taken under submission for further study. It was stated these fees are reasonable fees for services of this nature. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the employment of the firm of O'Melveny and Myers on the terms of their letter dated July 20, 1961, with a certified copy of this action being sent to O'Melveny, and Myers. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney advised he had also been asked to draw up a con- tract of employment for Anthony and Langford. This firm had submitted to him a form based upon one of the previous contracts which the City had with them and some changes had been made by the City Attorney who reported upon advising the firm of Anthony and Langford of these changes, all were agreeable. Copies can be made available to Council for them to read if they so desire before approving the proposed contract. Mayor Dunnum briefed Councilman Peavey on the matter of the Civic Auditorium as it had proceeded to date, reporting on the $500 cost authorized by Council for the firm of Anthony & Langford to prepare a sthemtic layout for a proposed civic auditorium; that the firm of Welton & Becket had been authorized to make a study of the entire downtown core area for the sum of $10,000, and that both studies had been completed and presented during the absence of Councilman Peavey. Both firms have been working independently and without apparent liaison, had ascertained and determined the area immediately south of the City Hall as the most logical area for a municipal auditorium. The first public meeting had been held disclosures were made to the people, Anthony & Langford presented slides depicting a 1500 seat auditorium, service facilities, meeting rooms, cafetoriums, a full size stage, balcony seating of 500, lower floor of 1,000 entrances at all sides except for the Firestone side which was to have service facilities only; banquet room, small dance floor in the back, also banquet facilities for approximately 250 people, seating arrangement for flat floor facility of 500, dance floor of about 1,000. The City Attorney gave a rundown of the provisions of the proposed contract between the City and Anthony & Langford. There were four phases set forth: 1. The Schematic. 2. Design development phase based on a cost of 62% of the total construction cost in preparation of documents. 3. Con- struction phase. 4. Actual construction phase. The sum of $3,000 was stipulated as the maximum amount required to put the issue on the April 1962 ballot with $2,000 to be paid upon execution of the agreement. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agree- ment between the City and the firm of Anthony and Langford, as outlined and approved by the City Attorney. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 7/25/61 -10- a1 The City Attorney advised he has prepared an agreement for the employment of Gordon and Brysis N. Whitnall at the rate of $500.00 per month during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1961 continuing through June 30, 1962, the City to have the right to terminate the agreement upon giving notice. —. It was moved and passed by the by Councilman Corbin, seconded following vote by Councilman Temple contract for the employment of to authorize the Gordon & Brysis N. Mayor to sign the Whitnall. 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 Corbin and passed by the following vote to appropriate the sum of $5,000 for the sewer extension fund, No. 17 -74, and authorize the City to participate in the sewer extensions described in the City Engineer's report of July 19, 1961. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Clerk reported one protost had been received against the weed abatement program. The Mayor stated any appeals will first be considered, passed thereon, and the assessment roll confirmed by minute action. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the appeal of Leslie F. Bleamaster and Norma V. Bleamaster relative to weed abatement be denied. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works indicated that proper owners desiring to pay cash for assessment for weed abatement may call their office; otherwise their names will be included on the tax roll when these assessment rolls are sent to the Tax Assessor. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to confirm the assessment roll as submitted by the Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works recommended Council consider providing funds of $22,800.00 for miscellaneous paveouts in the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the sum of $22,800.00 be appropriated to provide for pavement extension along major city streets. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works, presented a report on the status of public works projects. The report was ordered accepted and filed. Council Minutes 7/25/61 -11- 11-0-14 The City Manager reported that the continued study with the Board of Trustees of the Community Hospital and with the City's emergency depart- ment has resulted in the recommendation that the City join with the hospital and the medical association in supporting the expenses of full -time round - the -clock emergency services at the Downey Community Hospital. Costs of this are estimated at a maximum of $690 per month for the City's one -third share. Hospital officials indicate they feel this deficiency will reduce materially each month as these emergency facilities become better known throughout the area. The other 2/3 would be paid equally by the Downey Community Hospital and the staff doctors of the Downey Community Hospitall' This would. amount to a maximum expenditure for the City of $7,590 for the 11 :'months remaining in the current year. It is felt this expenditure is justifiable for these emergency services and, it is therefore recommended that the City Council authorize appropriation and transfer of this amount of money from unappropriated revenues. It was moved by Councilman Peavey to approve appropriation of a maximum of $690 per month in accordance with the City Manager's report as the City's one -third share in the expenses of operating an emergency facility at the Downey Commurdty Hospital. The motion died for the lack of a. second. Mr. William Kemper, Administrator of the Downey Community Hospital reported that they have advertised for services of a physician at the rate of $1,000 per month for the emergency facility of the Downey Community Hospital, however, to date they have been unsuccessful. Upon Councilman Giddings' inquiry regarding establishment of a pool of doctors for this facility, Mr. Kemper reported there were only sufficient volunteers for this service to handle 13 days out of the month, and this would not be including night coverage. Mayor Dunnum stated he is agreeable for the City of Downey to share to the extent of 1/3 of any loss, not to exceed the sum of $750 per month. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the City of Downey enter into a. contract with the Downey Community Hospital whereby the hospital will provide con- tinuous emergency service on a 24 -hour basis for any individuals within the confines of the City of Downey in need of emergency service; that the City will pay to the hospital the sum not to exceed $750 per month, and only such sums as are equal to 1/3 of this hospital deficit cost of maintaining such an operation; that this agreement be reduced in writing and the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager advised Mr. Kemper to please advise his doctors to stand by for a week or so if they cannot find a. physician for this emergency facility. The City Manager reported that the Downey Land Development Company ha.s been contacted relative to the acquisition of "right of way on the southern part of their property between Ardis and Bellflower Boulevard. He also reported that at the cost of $14,000.00, a traffic signal may be installed on Bellflower. Upon Councilman Giddings' inquiry regarding a barricade at the end of Ardis Avenue, the City Manager reported the plan is to try first without the barricade to alleviate this traffic problem. Mayor Dunnum stated that Council are all painfully aware of the intolerable situation which exists in this area and that all other means have been tried to combat the problem, all of which have proven unsuccessful. Council Minutes 7/25/61 -12- Lt was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to adopt the recommendation made by the City Manager regarding the matter of Ardis Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that a $500 estimate has been submitted for the cost of 175 standards throughout the central business district for display of fla.gs to be furnished by the Downey American Legion. Funds are available in the budget for this expenditure. The Legion representatives, according to Mr. King, hope that the City will install these brackets. It was suggested by Councilman Peavey that the wise move on the part of the City would be for them to keep the flags and install them. The City Manager reported the brackets would be located particularly on dedicated City streets. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that approval be granted for the City to appropriate $400 for installation of brackets on light standards for the purpose of displaying flags in the central business district on special occasions. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Corbin, Peavey, Dunnum NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Very interesting comments on his trip around the world were made by Councilman Peavey at the close of the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10 :10 A.M. City Clerk Mayor Council Minutes 7/25/61 -13-