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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-31-61-Regular Meeting1.26- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 31ST, 1961 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., October 31, 1961, 01ftk Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Glenn Kendall, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance Richard Barhite, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Tom Nudson, Assistant Director of Building & Safety Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Austin Coe of Memorial Christian Church delivered the invocation. Mayor Scott E. Temple announced that Zone Case #61 upon which a public hearing had been held, closed, then taken under submission will be the first item considered and requested a report from the Planning Director on the feasibility of an alleyway. Mr. Griselle reported that the investigation made by the Planning Commission disclosed that at this time they would -not rec- ommend an alley between the industrial property owners and the residential property owners. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the easterly 70 feet be rezoned M -1 and re- ferred back to the Planning Commission for their report. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: .Skinner Mayor Temple announced that the next item on the agenda to be considered is Zone Case #40 which had been taken under submission quite some time ago. Mr. Griselle presented a resume of this particular case. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the zone change granted as recommended. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Skinner It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the minutes be approved as written for the regular meeting held .�. on October 9, 1961, and the special meeting held on October 14, 1961. The Deputy City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: Letter of resignation from the Planning Commission from Stephen G. Skinner, Jr. Council Minutes 10/31/61 -1- 114raJti' It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Council ratify the resignation from the Planning Commission on October 16, 1961, of Stephen G. Skinner, Jr. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None -- ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Not Voting: 1 Councilman: Skinner A letter from Mr. Ray P. Biby requesting that Lot Split #90 be recon- sidered by Council. This case had been taken under submission on or about June 9, 1959. Mr. Griselle gave a resume of this particular lot split case. Speaking in favor of this lot split were Ruth Ball, 8419 Cherokee Drive who stated she also spoke on behalf of Mrs. Marvin, Mrs. Hook and Mrs. Brain who are interested in a street going through; Mrs. Christensen, 9951 Brookshire and Mr. Ray P. Biby. Mr. Biby stated that a street wider than 30' would be questionable and submitted a revised plan to Council. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Lot Split #90 be referred back to the Planning Commission with the new proposals and that the interested property owners work with Mr. Biby and the Commission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The Deputy City Clerk continued with the written correspondence: A letter from the City of Hermosa Beach submitting a resolution passed by them condemning the Soviet Union for the resumption of nuclear testing. RESOLUTION NO. 885 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONDEMNING THE 'SOVIET UNION FOR THE RESUMPTION OF NUCLEAR TESTING The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that fuMber reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 885 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from the Los Angeles County Road Department submitting a resolution passed by the County Board of .Supervisors finding that the pro- posed improvement of Brookshire Avenue, within the City of Downey, is of general County interest, and providing that County Aid shall be extended therefor in the amount of $10,000.00. Mr. King explained that the $10,000 was requested to apply on the addi- tional costs of securing rights of way on Brookshire Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Manatee Street. Council Minutes 10/31/61 -2- . 9 �.,�:. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to accept the resolution of the County Board of Supervisors and that the City grant approval for the County to do this work and accept the county aid as specified. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None A letter from Mr. Willis R. Leach regretfully declining his appointment to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that Mr. Leach's decline of the appointment to the Planning Commission be accepted. Letters from Mrs. Marian Wilson Jones, Wilson & Wilson, Attorneys and Lewis Sweasy relative to Lot Split #196. Mr. King reviewed this case and reported that the City has not been able to determine justification for deletion of the conditions placed by the Planning Commission and subsequently appealed by Mrs. Jones. It was Mr. King's suggestion, however, that if Council should decide to support the Planning Commission in its decision, there is a possibility of assisting, through gas tax funds, the cost of paving on Stewart and Gray Road only, as a street of major importance. Mr. Griselle explained the setback on Old River School Road. After much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that the decision of the Planning Commission in Lot .Split #196 be affirmed, the appeal denied except that the paveout along Stewart and Gray Road be deleted as a condition. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Skinner An announcement from the Southeast District Veterans. Service Center Annual Council Meeting Thursday, 6:30 P.M., November 9, 1961, American Legion Post #335, 9335 California Avenue, .South Gate. An announcement from the League of California Cities with proposed ordinance from the League of California Cities regarding amendment of local sales and use tax ordinances administered by the .State Board of Equalization pursuant to the Bradley -Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law. This change was explained by the City Attorney. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 6104(a) (2), 6105(b) (2), 6105(b) (3) (ii) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTIONS 6192 (2) , 6104(b) (4) (ii) OF SAID CODE, ALL OF WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO SALES AND USE TAX The ordinance 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 Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and paesed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 10/31/61 -3- 1260 The Mayor announced that Reverend Roy Cogswell would like to make a report for the Hospital Board. Mr. Cogswell stated that the property known previously as the Lucci property could be purchased from Mr. Peacock for $400,000 subject to conditions which are acceptable to the Board; namely, the entire parcel of land be made available to them in clear title and in such manner that a hospital can be erected on the land; subject to sale of the property on Stewart and Gray Road; and subject to satisfactory payment arrangements. Councilman Giddings inquired about the status of the City of Downey under the Hill- Burton Foundation. Mr. Cogswell stated that the City of Downey should be very close to the top within the next year, barring any explosive developments which are not anticipated at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 886 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 26782, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE .SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND (GNEISS STREET) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the followfrg vote that Resolution No. 886 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 887 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 24197 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A" CASH DEPOSIT (RATLIFFE STREET) The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Barhite gave a report on this subdivision. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 887 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 888 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVEN- IENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (BROOKSHIRE AVENUE) 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. Council Minutes 10/31/61 -4- 12O It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 888 be adopted. AYES:. 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 889 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY ON BROOKSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND MANATEE STREET 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. be The City Attorney stated that the right of way is t2l acquired from property owned by Rudolph J. Manzo in the amount of $7,215.00 and Mr. Sheldon G. Trenery in the sum of $6,263.23. Mr. King reported that the costs for acquiring the right of way of the two mentioned properties were based upon appraisals. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 889 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF VIA AMORITA LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF SHERRY AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 14227 The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Barhite reported that cur- rently the City has under its jurisdiction a portion of Via Amorita lying northwesterly of Sherry Avenue within the Los Angeles County Department of Water and Power right of way. This easement is unimproved, and extends only to the Rio Hondo Channel. This vacation has been requested by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on the grounds that Via Amorita will not be extended northwesterly of Sherry Avenue in view of the existence of the Rio Hondo Channel immedi- ately to the West. The City Planning Commission considered this matter and recommends vacation. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Council- man Giddings and so ordered that the resolution be held for further study of the matter. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR POUND SERVICES The resolution was read by title only. Councilman Skinner stated that one of the first letters he had received from his district was one requesting that the City check with South Gate regarding cost, efficiency of operation, etc. of their pound services. Councilman Peavey recommended that other pound Council Minutes 10/31/61 -5- services be investigated prior to extending the agreement with Los Angeles County in order to determine if the services rendered by them are adequate to the needs of the City of Downey. The Mayor ordered the matter tabled to the last meeting in November. RESOLUTION NO. WS -267 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 ( #11246 -- #11608 $88,500.78) (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 -267 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -268 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 ( #4027 -- #4152 $65,545.37) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, 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 -268 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract No. 67 (Foster Road between Woodruff Avenue and Faust Avenue and authorize filing a notice of completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #70 for miscellaneous paveouts, it was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $84,812,37 and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 10/31/61 -6- I �!6"" It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds upon the recommendation of Mr. Barhite, Director of Public Works: AMOUNT $9,000.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 13000 Corbin, None None TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 13600 Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract No. 70 for miscellaneous paveouts. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Barhite explained that the purpose of Cash Contract No. 73 for miscellaneous repairs is to take care of damaged curb, gutter and side- walks and driveways at various locations throughout the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for Cash Contract No. 73. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Barhite explained that the plans and specifications have been completed for the opening and improvement of Dalen Street along the southerly boundary of Autonetics, between Ardis Avenue and Bellflower Boulevard. The estimated cost of this improvement is $17,000. In order that this project may proceed, it will be necessary to secure from unap- propriated reserves the amount of $16,500 and deposit to Account No. 13620. This proposed improvement includes the construction of asphalt paved street 44 feet wide, and cinder block wall along the southerly perimeter of this street, together with drainage facilities. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids for Cash Contract #65, Dalen Street improvements between Ardis Avenue and Bellflower Boulevard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT $16,500 FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 13000 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 13620 Mr. King reported that North American Aviation has indicated approval of dedicating their 46 feet for street right of way and that he will check plans and specifications relative to alignment and grade with them and the Downey Land Company and report back to Council at their next meeting. Council Minutes 10/31/61 -7- 1 614 Mr. King stated that it is indeed a pleasure to report that the largest assessment district in the City has been completed. This involved over 400 property owners in the Klondyke district. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to accept improvements and file a notice of completion for A.D. No. 10-- Klondyke. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to accept improvements and grant authority to file notice of completion for A.D. #12, Sixth street improvements. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for improvements on Dunrobin Avenue and other streets (A.D. #55), it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Bay Area Concrete Company, in the amount of $15,804.19, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 890' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE DUNROBIN AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS (A.D. NO. 55) IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 831 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. 890 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Barhite reported that it was requested that authority be granted to reimburse the D. B. & E. Construction Company $1,587.90 at such time that it shall be collected from the property owner for the issuance of a permit to connect to the newly constructed sewer at Paramount Boulevard northerly of Albia Street. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to approve reimbursement to the construction 00. company for cost of sewer construction under Private Contract No. 5335- - Paramount Boulevard northerly of Albia Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes 10/31/61 -8- "t- 2uj It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to approve work completed and accept sanitary sewers for public use under Private Contract No.'s 5868 easterly from Downey Avenue between Devenir Street and Puritan Avenue and #5924 on the north side of Imperial Highway between Izetta Avenue and Coldbrook Avenue. .--. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Temple read the following resolution in full: RESOLUTION NO. 891 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING'CHIEF IVAN A:. ROBINSON FOR HIS EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FOR HIS APPOINTMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE POLICE CHIEFS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Giddings and gassed by the following vote that Resolution No. 891 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported on the progress of the remodeling program and requested an additional appropriation of $2,225.00 from operating reserves for remodeling of the west wing for the Building and Safety and Planning and Zoning Departments. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to authorize an additional appropriation of $2,225.00 from operating reserves for remodeling for the Building and Safety Department and the Planning and Zoning Department. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Authority was requested from City Council for the City Manager to sign a contract with the General Telephone Company for operation and maintenance of 68 alarm system operations throughout the downtown area. He reported that this contract contains a 30 -day cancellation clause on the part of the City. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed;by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract on behalf of the City of Downey with the General Telephone Company for opera- tion and maintenance of the alarm system. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ,_% ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that with relation to the matter of the Hospital site reported by Reverend Roy Cogswell, a suit is pending under which it is possible to recover approximately $16,000 in a litigation of the City of Downey vs. Lucci. Such funds, if recovered, to then be used for street paving. The City Attorney requested the opinion of Council as to whether or not it would be advisable to set a trial date to determine if this matter can be worked out and the City's wishes in pursuing the pending litigation. It was Council's Council Minutes 10/31/61 -9- ,E." U•J aJ recommendation that the trotter be held in abeyance. The City Attorney also reported on the status of the matter of the City of Downey vs. the Downey County Water District. Also reported by the City Attorney was that in the matter of Assessment District #64, Stamps Avenue, condemnation action pending, Mr. Utley has requested submittal of some offer above the appraisal price. Mr. King reported that final approval has been received from the State Division of Highways on the Firestone Boulevard improvements, and that a final report will be forthcoming soon on the local Post Office. Mayor Temple reported that a request has been received from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for the City Manager to send signature approval in lieu of appearing in their behalf relative to the acquisition of Western Railroad with petition for leave to intervene. The City Attorney advised that this will not be necessary and the communication was ordered received and filed. The Mayor reported that a request has been received for the City of Downey to join in a special ceremony to be held in Kansas City, Missouri for a rededication of the monument to international understanding in a People -to- People program. It was so ordered that November 10, 11 and 12 be proclaimed for this great dedication to liberty 40 years ago in the rededication of the Liberty Memorial located in Kansas City, Missouri. RESOLUTION NO. 892 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OBSERVING NOVEMBER 19 -25, 1961 AS MERCY WEEK AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AS MERCY DAY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 892 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was ordered by Mayor Temple that November 12 -19 be proclaimed Books from America Week and that the City Librarian, Lester Bergslien, assist Chief Gain in collection of these books through the fire stations. Councilman Giddings stated that he would like to know if there is any City in the State of California which has a more efficient and better, cleaner, more honest police department than the City of Downey - -in his mind there is none. He also stated he would like to refute statements made by a certain attorney to the newspapers with regard to a certain police state Downey is supposed to have. The Police Department of the City of Downey was rated 100% by the Federal Bureau of Investigation during his term as Mayor. Councilman Corbin stated he also desired to go on record as being in accord with Councilman Giddings' statements relative to the Downey City Police Department. Charles "Red" Barrett of the Downey Chamber of Commerce submitted drawings and plans for approval of the City Council, after which the City Attorney recommended amending the lease to include the plans and drawings as a part of the lease agreement. Council Minutes 10/31/61 -10- It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote to modify the lease to show Exhibit Al in lieu of Exhibit A. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager, upon receipt of approval of the Building Department, to give written approval to the Downey Chamber of Commerce for the plans and specifications and design criteria. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Giddings, Peavey, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 10:25 A.M. Deputy City CYerk�' v Council Minutes 10/31/61 -11- Mayor