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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-12-26-61-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 26th,1961 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the DowneyCity Hall at 8:00 A.M., December 26th,1961, Mayor Scott E. Temple Presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Lee Leavitt, Acting Director of Public Works Robert Gain, Fire Chief Loren Morgan, Asst. Chief of Police A. C. Gabriel, Acting Director of Finance Hal Durham, Traffic Engineer Della Doyle, City Clerk Reverend J. T. Chase of the First Christian Church of Downey delivered the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the minutes of the meeting held on December llth,1961, be approved as written. The Clerk presented the following correspondence: A letter from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles re- questing Councils views on calling an election to determine the public's reaction to the need for fallout shelters. Council referred this to the Civil Defense Committee and requested a report for the next Council meeting. A letter from Mario Cajati requesting an appropriation of $50.00 per month --WA for the Downey Youth Wind Ensemble. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the request be denied. 3. AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings A petition from property owners and tenants requesting that parking restrict- ions be lifted from the west side of Brookshire from Vista del Rosa to Gallatin Road. Wm. T. Brining, 9200 Brookshire acted as spokesman for the petitioners and presented statistic to support the plea that this prohibition be lifted. The City Manager read the report from the Traffic Committee recommending that no changes be made in the existing regulations. Mr. James L. Hand, 9229 Brookshire, representing the petitioners for the prohibition of the parking on the west side of Brookshire requested that if any change was anticipated that the Council hold a public hearing and those interested be so notified before any action be taken. .� It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that this be taken under submission and held for a full council. Councilman Skinner suggested that the Planning Commission report on the possibility of any additional parking available in the area. A letter appealing the decision of the Planning Commission on Zone Exception Case #254 from the Free Methodist Church was read. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that a hearing be set on this for February 12th,1961 at 7:30 P.M. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings V - 1-011 ". : ! Three postal cards were presented commending the Council for their action regarding the Library shelf. A letter of resignation from Glenn Kendall was presented. A letter from the Standard Oil Co. of California requesting an extension for their work within the city limits on the seismic survey they are making. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that this approval be granted. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the ActingDirector of Finance appear in court as the Cityls representative on Small Claims against the City. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 914 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ENFORCE DIVISION 13, PART 2 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded and so order that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 914 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 915 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF LOT 5 OF J. BIXBY'S SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 2, PAGES 234 and 235, OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. - Blodgett AD59 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 915 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 916 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1,PAGE 156 ET SEQ. OF PATENTS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTI (AD #54- Fontang Street) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 916 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 917 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SELECTING MAJOR CITY STREETS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.917 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings RESOLUTION NO. 918 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITUE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 918 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. 919 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS ON DOWNEY AVENUE. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 919 be adoapted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. Council took no action on the Resolutions of appointment of members to the Personnel Advisory Board or the Planning Commission pending a full Council. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that those members whose terms expire as of December 31,1961 continue to serve until reappointments are made by the full council. 3 AYES: Councilmen: NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY EXTENDING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN CIVIL DEFENSE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. This resolution was referred to the Civil Defense Committee for further study and recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 920 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 (Sixth Street and Lakewood Boulevard) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No.920 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. WS275 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. (Payroll #12734 thru #13116- $90,592.96) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cor §in, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS275 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings. RESOLUTION NO. WS276 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( ' "$" Warrants #4533 thru #4658 - $42,376.02) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS 276 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings A review of the bids submitted on Cash Contract No.74, Public Works Yards Improvement was presented. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that because of the differ- ence in the bid proposals and the Engineer's cost estimate that all bids be rejected and that the City Manager bring in recommendations so that this project be be recomidered at some future date. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and pa.a.sed by the following vote that work be accepted and authority for filing a. Notice of Completion be approved on Cash Contract No.72- City Clerk Record vault. 3 AYES: Councilmen: NOES: S 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple Peavey, Giddings IT _j It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered that a. hearing date be set as January 23rd,1962 on Resolution No.62 from the Planning Commission- Zone Change #77, Richard Glover, 7930 Telegraph Road. Mr. King reported on the Lot Split #219 that was taken under submission at the December llth,1961 meeting and recommended that there be a. 2 way split rather than the 3 as requested. Mr. Fred Olson spoke for the purchasers and reported that there were three separate owners so it would be impractical for it to be split into 2 -37' lots. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered, that this be held for action by a full Council. Councilman Skinner recommended that there be more publicity on the size of and requirements for lot splits. The legal description of property owned by Mrs. Marian Wilson Jones was submitted as requested. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Council- man Corbin and passed by the following vote that this be referred to the Plan- ning Commission. 2 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Temple 1 NOES: Councilman: Skinner 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings Mr. King reported that it had been determined that the City could handle the sewer maintenance and it would be at considerable saving for the City.He recommended that action be taken today so that it could be effected as of February 1962. RESOLUTIONNO. 921 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF TERRITORY COMPRISING OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FROM THE CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 921 be adopted. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey, Giddings. Mr. King reported on the schedule for the Firestone Boulevard Improvement. Mr. King recommended that 1 additional person be employed in the Planning Department, namely, a Planting Technician capable of doing some drafting, at a. salary range $466 -566 -Step A. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and passed by the following vote that the Personnel Department start recruiting for a Planning Technician but before final action be taken this action be ratified by a. full council. 3 AYES: Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 ABSENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Giddings Mr. H. L. Dougan, 7901 E. Stewart and Gray spoke for the City Wide Taxpayers Assn. of Downey and requested that an early actionbe taken by Council as to the Zoning on Florence Avenue, Zone Change #53. Mayor Temple reported that the repoesenta.tives from out Sister City would be arriving and would be here for the New Years Rose Parade. He also reported that there would be a. Conference on Metropolitan Government held February 1st and 2nd,1962, in Sacramento and felt that the Councilmen should attend. �n There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M. a =, City Clerk Mayor