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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-26-62-Regular Meeting1430 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 26TH, 1962 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., June 26, 1962, Mayor Pro Tempore ben Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin ABSENT: Councilman: Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Robison, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Frank Peters, First Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of June 11, 1962, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: A letter from Councilman Peavey appointing Mrs. Louise Wheeler as a member of the Sister City Committee and Mr. Andy Cordona as a member of the Water Supply Committee. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve the committee appointments as rec- ommended in Councilman Peavey's letter. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple A letter and annual report submitted by the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce detailing the activities of that organization the past year, with a request to continue the allocation for the next fiscal year as designated in the contract under which the City of Downey has provided $1200 in support of their work for youth and community promotion. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to approve the request of the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce for an allocation of $1200 from the City of Downey for the fiscal year 1962 -63 and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple Council Minutes 6/26/62 -1- 1431 A letter from the Downey Art Museum, together with a copy of the 1961 -62 operating budget and summary of their 1 %61 -62 calendar. It was suggested that this request be held for further study and information as to their program for 1962 -63. Councilman Peavey suggested that inasmuch as the Park and Recreation District allocates funds toward the operation of the Downey Art Museum, they be contacted to determine what expendi- tures are derived from that source through City taxpayers. Mayor Pro Tem Corbin ordered the matter held until Council's next meeting. A petition from property owners requesting stop signs or yield right of way signs at the intersection of Luxor and Julius Streets. The City Ihnager reported that a field trip had been made and the matter had been reviewed by the Traffic Committee and the recommendation is to install yield signs at the intersection of Luxor and Julius Streets in lieu of stop signs, with through traffic on Luxor Street. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve installation of yield signs at the intersection of Luxor and Julius Streets with through traffic on Luxor Street. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple A petition from 33 property owners relative to the Downey Avenue Im- provement to widen Downey Avenue from Florence Avenue to Gallatin Road. It was suggested by the Director of Public Works that a meeting be held with the property owners to discuss the points raised in their petition. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the petition be received and filed and that a meeting be arranged in the near future with regard to the points of difference enumer- ated by the petition of Downey Avenue property owners. A letter from Canteen, protesting a $1257.98 penalty assessed for business licenses for vending machines for the years 1957 to and including 1962, stating they had not been notified. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the request of Canteen be denied. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple A letter from the Downey Youth Band requesting that the allocation for the fiscal year 1962 -63 be continued as in the previous year in the amount of $1200. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve the request of the Downey Youth Band for an allocation from the City of Downey in the amount of $1200 for the fiscal year 1962 -63, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. .�.. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple A petition from the Hospital Board was presented requesting that authority be granted to circulate petitions toward getting a measure on a ballot to establish a municipal hospital in the City of Downey. Council Minutes 6/26/62 -2- It was moved by Councilman Peavey that authority be granted to circulate establishment of a municipal hospital. and seconded by Councilman Skinner petitions relative to the possible The City Manager reported that he had requested the City Clerk to check with the Registrar of Voters' office regarding time schedule, cost, etc. The City Clerk reported that the last day to present a resolution would be September 7. In order to meet that deadline, it will be neces- sary for the petitions to be in approximately on August 13. After they are in, they have to be certified before Council can take any action on them. There were 37,120 voters registered for the June election, with estimates for 40,000 by November. The required 15% of registered voters (6,000) sign- ing the petitions is as of the day the petitions are checked. Such petitions usually contain only 80% good signatures, or 7,200. A check would require 15 man days using experienced help at an approximate cost of $20 per man, with an estimated total cost of $300. Downey contains 167 voting precincts. At the cost of $20 per precinct for including this measure on a ballot, this would total approximately $3,340 or a grand total of $4,000, with additional costs added if it would be necessary to increase the number of columns on the ballot to add this measure, or would increase the mailing costs. This figure is the approximate cost to place such a measure on the ballot using the time limit of August 13. The City Attorney advised that there is no requirement that the City Council take any action in regard to this petition at this time. Councilman Peavey stated that the motion was only to get information on whether the people of Downey want the hospital and if getting the measure on the ballot is the feasible way to arrive at this conclusion. Reverend R. V. Cogswell, President of the Hospital Board, reported that a member of the auxiliary has volunteered to be responsible for circu- lating the petitions and that the Hospital Board can furnish an estimate on costs for construction of a hospital. He advised also that the Board has the assistance of the firm of Stone and Youngberg for information relative to revenue bonds. The City Attorney reported that the code section provides that even though the petition is submitted, there is no compulsion upon the City Council to submit the matter to the voters and will not have, at any time, whether or not it will be submitted at a special or any election -- that will depend upon such information as Council shall get now or at a later date. Reverend Cogswell advised he would like to be supplied a list of questions and information desired by Council. If this becomes a feasible program, there will be certain arrangements and agreements to be drawn up. It has been his understanding that the City will lease the hospital to the Foundation and when the indebtedness is retired, the title could revert to the Foundation. The City Attorney advised that he was doubtful that the City could transfer ownership at a future date unless special action or consideration was taken. Reverend Cogswell advised that Stone and Youngberg have assured the Hospital Board that they will work out the bond program, and that it seems financially feasible. Mayor Pro Tem Corbin called for the vote on the motion to authorize the circulation of petitions relative to establishing a municipal hospital. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple Council Minutes 6/26/62 -3- 1433 Reverend Cogswell asked if a statement to the citizens of Downey per- taining to the petition to establish a municipal hospital could be released as drafted and submitted to Council, stating that the City Council has taken concerted action. Councilman Morton recommended that the City Attorney and City Manager assist Reverend Cogswell in modifying certain portions of the letter and submit to Council later in the meeting. A petition to the Public Utilities Commission from Southern California Water Company proposing its purchase of the Pacific Water Company. The petition was referred to the City Attorney for his review before Council's taking any action. ORDINANCE NO. 205 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. 71, ZONE CHANGE #87 (CLARENCE STEINEN, ET AL./OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 205 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple ORDINANCE NO. 206 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 8306.2, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE BUILDING CODE The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 206 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple RESOLUTION NO. 995 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 6/26/62 -4- 1434 RESOLUTION NO. 996 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 996 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple RESOLUTION NO. 997 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER FREEWAY AGREEMENT The resolution was read by title only. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works reported this resolution had been presented at the last Council Meeting and requested holding over in order that a meeting could be arranged with the property owners in the area to ascertain their reaction to deletion of the one -way road connection from Little Lake Road to the relocated Studebaker Road. It was recommended that the resolution be adopted with the road closed. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 997 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 'Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple RESOLUTION NO. WS -299 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 #17365 - #17769 $94,845.85) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -299 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple Council Minutes 6/26/62 -5- 1435 RESOLUTION NO. WS -300 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( #6301 - #6400 AND #6461 - #6467 $34,173.54) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -300 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #64, Brookshire Avenue (Manatee Street to Firestone Boulevard), it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $59,735.68, based on estimated quantities. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #64, Brookshire Avenue, to the lowest and best bidder, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $59,735.68, rejecting all other bids, and subject to approval by the City Attorney. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple After a summation of bids on Cash Contract #83, Air Conditioning and Heating for the Council Chamber, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Anderson Electric. The City Manager reported that the amount has been included in the 1962 -63 budget and if awarded as recommended, work can proceed immediately after July 1. The bid of $6,850 is for two large air conditioners and heating units to be set on top of the building, and one for each conference room. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract #83, Air Con- ditioning and Heating for the Council Chamber, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Anderson Electric Company, for four units as shown in Alternate Bid A in the amount of $6850, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and rejecting all other bids. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple The Director of Public Works reported that property owners on Rutgers Avenue located between Foster Road and Adoree Street, have presented a _ formal petition signed by approximately 53% of the ownership of the area. The petition requests that legal proceedings be started to open and improve Rutgers Avenue by the construction of curb, gutter and paving, under Improvement Act of 1911. Since the percentage of property owners signing represents less than 60% of ownership of the area, it has been requested that to cover the major portion of incidental expenses which will occur until such time as the resolution has been adopted, money be deposited with the City by the owners signing the petition. Fifty dollars from each of the 16 Council Minutes 6/26/62 -6- 1436 owners, making a total of $800, has been deposited with the City to cover portions of the incidental expenses which may not be recovered in the event of a majority protest. It was proposed that if the district is created, and after public hearing has been held and work has been ordered, the money deposited by the property owners be refunded, and the total costs of all improvements and incidental costs be spread equally on the basis of benefit to all the property owners. Councilman Skinner requested that the Planning Department take a look and report on whether a common back property line can be established. Ronald W. Cormany, one of the property owners and depositors, inquired how a lot split would affect the improvement district. The Director of Planning stated it would be reported at the next Council Meeting. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize preparation of plans and specifica- tions for Assessment District #17 -A, Rutgers Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple It was moved by Councilman .Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize employing the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen to prepare the legal forms for setting up Assessment District #17 -A, Rutgers Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize advancing $1500 for engineering costs for A.D. #17 -A, Rutgers Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple The City Attorney informed Council he had checked the petition being submitted to the Public Utilities Commission relative to the Southern California Water Company's purchase of the Pacific Water Company and sug- gested that the City Manager and City Council negotiate with buyer and seller to determine whether a conditional agreement can be worked out to be submitted to Council for authorization,13ecause of the time element (July 31, 1962 closing date) it might be necessary at this time to authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to sign any petitions or suggested form of agreements or other documents necessary to further this activity of the City to effect and negotiate an effective agreement to submit to the Public Utilities Commission. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with the Pacific Water Company and Southern California Water Company to determine whether a conditional agreement may be worked out whereby the City, under proper conditions, might be authorized to acquire that portion of the Pacific Water Company located within the City of Downey, any such agreement to be subject to agreement of the Council. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple Council Minutes 6/26/62 -7- It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to file with the Public Utilities Commission any petitions, formal agreement or other documents that might be necessary to effect the entering into a conditional agreement with Pacific Water Company and Southern California Water Company. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to accept for City maintenance and inclusion in the City system the sanitary sewers constructed under Downey Private Contract #2 on Barlin Avenue south of Imperial Highway. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to authcr ize circulating of petitions for street lighting in the area bounded by Alameda Street, Donavan Street, Birchdale Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple The City Manager reported that the City of South Gate has submitted the contractual agreement for the care of prisoners for the fiscal year 1962 -63 at a rate for male and female prisoners remaining the same at $4.20 per day for male and $5 per day for female. However, they are requesting an increase from $1.95 per hour to $2.06 per hour for police matron in connection with female prisoners. The actual increase as requested for female prisoners is very small as only a very few are taken to the South Gate jail during the year. It was recommended that this contract be approved as submitted. Funds are included in the 1962 -63 budget for this purpose. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple In connection with towing and impound service, the City Manager con- curs with the recommendations of the Police Department and recommends that Council designate Ray's Automotive and Doug's Tug as the official garages for the purposes of towing and storage of abandoned or any other vehicles, at the request of the Police Department for the fiscal year 1962 -63, Ray's Automotive to have the Westerly part of Downey from the Westerly City Limits easterly to and including Downey Avenue; Doug's Tug to have the Easterly section of the City from the Easterly City Limits to, but not including, Downey Avenue. Both companies remain on emergency call at any time by the Police Department. The City Attorney stated that this is merely an agreement to show that these companies are available for .-. emergency call when necessary. The following rates and charges are the same as the present agreement for the fiscal year 1962 -63. Towing charges based upon hourly rate Storage: $1 per day for passenger cars $1.25 per day for trucks other .50 per day for motorcycles Council Minutes 6/26/62 -8- 14-37 $7.50 per hr. for impounded vehicles 10.00 per hr. for wrecked vehicles and pickup - maximum $2250 per month than pickup - max. $30 per month 1438 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to designate Ray's Automotive and Doug's Tug as the Official Garages for the purposes of towing and storage of abandoned or any other vehicles at the request of the Police Department for the fiscal year 1962 -63. ^ AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Temple It was reported by Chief of Police Ivan A. Robinson that a series of radar studies had been conducted relative to speed limits on Lakewood Boulevard. The State Division of Highways recently completed speed zone surveys on Lakewood Boulevard and submitted their recommendations to the City of Downey. These recommendations were studied and endorsed by the Traffic Committee. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton to approve the revisions of speed limits on Lakewood Boulevard. Councilman Peavey recommended that a resolution be prepared covering these revisions to present to City Council for adoption at its next meeting. Councilman Skinner withdrew his motion. The City Manager reported there has been some suggestion that a stipulated compensation per meeting be established for Planning Commissioners. It was moved by Councilman Peavey that the Planning Commissioners be given an expense account or be paid the sum of $20 per month. The City Attorney requested that the matter be referred to him for study and report. Councilman Peavey withdrew his motion and asked for a report at the next Council Meeting. The City Manager advised the 1962 -63 fiscal budget booklets have been prepared for City Council in accordance with Council approval of the budget. The only change from the approved budget is an additional $50,000 in the reserve funds. It was also pointed out by the City Manager that a moving permit pro- cedure outline had been submitted as contained in the City Code to clarify these operations to house movers. The City Manager reported on the current policies for mileage rates and recommended raising the present flat rate of 8q, per mile for Building Department personnel to a graduated scale of 11(,N per mile for the first 200 miles; 8(� per mile for the next 400 miles and 6.^, per mile for all over 600 miles. It was also recommended that the $5 payment for insurance per month be raised to $10 per month. Funds are included in the budget for this proposed increase which amounts to approximately $1100. Councilman Skinner requested a list of all employees on mileage, information as to how the City is protected under their private insurance; what the cost would be if the City were to provide cars, at least for the Directors and possibly other employees; also what cars and departments are .•.. involved, as well as what the cost would be at a flat rate per month. Mayor Pro Tempore Corbin ordered the matter held until the second Council Meeting in July. Councilman Skinner was excused from the meeting at 9:25 A.M. Council Minutes 6/26/62 -9- 1439 The City Manager recommended approval of the bid for the coming year of Blue Cross for group insurance for the City of Downey. A lower bid presented by the United Benefit Company did not provide coverage as is now held under Blue Cross. It was and passed Company for AYES: NOES: ABSENT: moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton by the following vote to approve the bid of Blue Cross Insurance the coming fiscal year, 1962 -63. 3 Councilmen: Peavey, Morton, Corbin 0 Councilmen: None 2 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to approve the organization, structure, term of office, meeting dates, objectives and scope of duties for all citizen committee members to be forwarded to all committees during the coming week. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Peavey, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple Reverend Cogswell, President of the Hospital Board, read the following revised letter to be submitted to citizens of the City of Downey in con- nection with a petition to be circulated regarding establishment of a municipal hospital: "The City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Downey Community Hospital Foundation are favorably disposed toward ascertaining a method of providing our community with a modern 150 bed hospital. 0--` "Subject to the favorable advice of the firm of Stone and Youngberg, nationally recognized municipal financing consultants, the City will be requested to consider financing the hospital by the issuance of revenue bonds. This means that principal, interest, and operating costs must be derived from revenues of the hospital with no obliga- tion to the taxpayers. "It is proposed that this new facility be built on land presently owned by the Foundation on Stewart and Gray Road. In order to do this, it will be necessary for the Foundation to transfer title to the land to the City of Downey and that a lease be negotiated be- tween the City and the Foundation providing for the operation of the hospital and the retirement of the indebtedness. "We are advised that for the City to project itself into the hospital field, the first step should be that of acquiring the petitions of 15% of the registered voters which would stabilize the bond sales and result in a lower interest rate. "We are happy to announce that the members of the Downey Community Hospital Auxiliary have undertaken the responsibility of circulating these petitions. We hope you will sign so that we may look forward to having an adequate modern community hospital for the City of Downey." Council Minutes 6/26/62 -10- Very sincerely yours, DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION By /S/ Rodney V. Cogswell President, Board of Trustees It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to approve the foregoing letter for distribution to Downey citizens as read. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Peavey, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple A report was submitted by the Director of Finance relative to ambulance service. Item 2 whereby it was stated ambulance drivers attempt to collect the fee for service was questioned. It was recommended that this be reviewdd with a discussion of this point with the emergency doctor, and reported at the next Council Meeting. The City Manager reported that a progress report for the City of Downey is to be prepared sometime during the month of July at an estimated cost of approximately $2,000. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize preparation and distribution of a Downey City Progress Report. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Peavey, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple Vacation time was requested by the City Manager from July 2 to July 5. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to approve the request of City Manager Oren L. King for vacation time from July 2 to July 5. RESOLUTION NO. 998 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE DOWNEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO TRANSFER ALL BOOKS, RECORDS, ASSETS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 998 be adopted. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Peaey, Morton, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple Don Robison, President of the Downey Junior Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for renewing the contract for the fiscal year 1962 -63. The announce- ment was made that the first project for the coming fiscal year is the Fireworks Show, which will be held on Tuesday, July 3. Inquiries relative to the monthly report of the Police Department were clarified by Chief Ivan A. Robinson relative to high home burglaries and need for education for property owners; the percentage of acts of crime performed by local citizens. Councilman Peavey complimented the City Attorney in winning the case in the Supreme Court relative to the Downey County Water Company. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adj urned at 9:45 A.M. /c' City C1 k Council Minutes 6/26/62 -11- Mayor Pro Tempore 14 ^-0