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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 9TH, 1962
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in
the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., July 9, 1962,
Mayor Scott Temple presiding.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Corbin
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Robert G. Gain, Fire Chief
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police
Bill Goggin, Assistant Planning Director
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Reverend Wager of Christ Lutheran Church delivered the invocation.
Mayor Temple introduced Mr. Mike Meyrick, General Teltphone Company
General Manager, and Lloyd A. Knight, a representative from St. Francis
Hospital. After the introductions were acknowledged, Mr. Knight read
from a prepared statement a request from the Sisters of St. Francis of
Penance and Christian Charity of St. Francis Hospital which stated that
.--. while they recognize the need and approve of a hospital in the Downey area,
they feel the 530 beds at their hospital serve the western Downey area
adequately and request that the problem be taken before the Metropolitan
Plan Objectives Committee, a newly formed hospital and citizens group with
over 32 members, three from this area. Mr. Knight requested that this group
be directed to gather and evaluate facts relative to the location of a new
hospital in the Downey area. The Sisters, he stated, do not object to the
establishment of a new hospital but do-object on the basis of sound planning
to the proposed location on Stewart and Gray Road.
Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for Council's
decision in the appeal to Zone Change Case #84, Marian W. Jones, Old River
School Road, taken under submission on May 7, 1962.
Councilman Skinner inquired if there had been any cash deposit or ful-
fillment of conditions for installation of curbs and gutters. Assistant
Planning Director stated there had been no deposit and the work has not been
done.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote that the City Council uphold the Planning
Commission's recommendation and that the zone change in Case #84 be denied.
Councilman Peavey abstained as he was not present at the hearing on
May 7.
AYES: 3 Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 None
ABSENT: 1 Corbin
4BSTAIN: 1 Peavey
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Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for
the hearing on the Debt Limit Report for Blodgett Avenue, A.D. #59, and
requested Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works to make his report. In
summary, the total amount to be assessed to the district is $32,723.62.
Mayor Temple asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavit of mail-
ing relative to the hearing. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the
affidavit.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
so ordered that the affidavit of mailing in A.D. #59, Blodgett Avenue, be
received and filed.
Mayor Temple ascertained that there were no written and no oral
protests or comments in A.D. #59, Blodgett Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
so ordered that the hearing on A.D. #59, Blodgett Avenue and other streets,
be closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 999
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAKING FINDING OF FEASIBILITY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CURBS, GUTTERS AND PAVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
59 ( BLODGETT AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 999 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the
hearing on the Resolution of Intention for Blodgett Avenue and other
streets in A.D. #59.
Mayor Temple asked City Clerk Della Doyle if she had the Affidavits of
Publication, Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk stated she had them.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
so ordered that the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing for A.D.
#59, Blodgett Avenue, be received and filed.
It was ascertained by Mayor Temple that there were no written and no
oral protests or comments in A.D. #59, Blodgett Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
so ordered that the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for A.D. #59,
Blodgett Avenue and other streets, be closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON BLODGETT AVENUE AND OTHER
STREETS (A.D. NO. 59) IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 982
The resolution was read by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner
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. 1000 be adopted.
�+ AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Corbin
Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the
hearing on the confirmation of the assessment for Hall Road, A.D. #57,
requesting a report of the assessment from Director of Public Works. The
total estimated assessment to the district as reported by Mr. Spindel, is
$8,461.03.
Mayor Temple asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publica-
tion, Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk replied she had these affidavits.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
so ordered that the Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing be received
and filed.
As there were no written and no oral protests or comments, it was moved
by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the
hearing on the confirmation of the assessment for Hall Road, A.D. #57, be
closed.
Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported that an incorrect
assessment had been made for parcels 4 and 5 which had a common driveway,
with the cost being assessed to Parcel #4. He requested that Council order
that this assessment be changed.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to authorize a modification of the assessment
to show an assessment for Parcel #4 as $242.00 and that Assessment for Parcel
#5 be changed to $201.43.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
The modification of the assessment changing the assessments on Parcels
#4 and #5 in A.D. #57, Hall Road, having been presented, the following reso-
lution confirming the modified assessment was read in part only.
RESOLUTION N1 1001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HALL
ROAD AND OTHER STREETS (A.D. NO. 57)
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1001 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so
ordered that the minutes of the meeting of June 26, 1962, be approved as written.
The following correspondence was reported haying been received by City
Clerk Della Doyle:
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(1) A letter from Wilson & Wilson representing property owner of
the southeast corner of the intersection of Via Amorita and Pico Vista
Road, Downey, requesting vacation of that portion of Via Amorita extend-
ing easterly from Pico Vista Road.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton
and so ordered that the matter be referred to the Department of Public
Works for study and report to Council.
(2) A letter from Dr. David Shore regarding paveouts under Zone
Case #290, Condition #6, requesting that the City complete these paveouts.
The matter was held to a later time, for the City Manager's report.
(3) A letter from Adelaide B. Travis & W. F. Ball, Jr., regarding
the vacation of Bluff Road south of Suva Street with a report from the
Public Works Department accompanying the letter.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton
and passed by the following vote that the request for vacation of Bluff
Road south of Suva Street be denied.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
(4) A letter from Sadie Drabek regarding a traffic sign request,
but no street names were mentioned. The Director of Public Works reported
efforts are being made to contact Mrs. Drabek to ascertain what inter-
section is involved in order to study the problem.
(5) A letter from Mrs. Gene Baldoni, Jr. of the Downey Junior Women's
^ Club relative to the sale of magazines and paperback books in Downey.
Mayor Temple referred the matter to the City Attorney. Councilman Skinner
recommended notifying the Downey Junior Women's Club be informed of this
action.
(6) A letter from Councilman Peavey reporting that Mrs. Louise Lutjens
whom he had appointed to the Rose Float Committee has resigned and he wished
to appoint George Harrison to serve in her stead.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
so ordered that Council approve the recommendation of Councilman Peavey to
appoint George Harrison to the Rose Float Committee.
(7) A letter from Councilman Skinner recommending the following ap-
pointments for Council approval:
Mrs. Barbara McDowell to the Sister City Committee
Lou A. Cops to the Sanitation Committee
Bill Avery to the Traffic Committee
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
so ordered to approve Councilman Skinner's appointments as recommended.
(8) A letter from the Downey Recreation and Park District relative to
^ the contractual agreement with the City of Downey and its intention to
assume the functions of personnel services and purchasing within the District
and request that the City renew the contract for payroll and accounting.
After discussion as to the impracticability of this arrangement, the City
Attorney was requested to interpret the present agreement between the City
and the Park District with regard to its termination. It was his opinion
that the City Manager should be instructed to terminate the contract
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at the earliest possible date, with the previous contract in force until
such time as the termination of the contract is official. The matter was
held until a copy of the contract could be reviewed by the City Attorney.
(9) A letter from Councy Counsel requesting legal description of
property which will be affected by a joint powers agreement for the City
•—, of Downey under which agreement the County of Los Angeles will contribute
the sum of $10,291.68 in consideration for the acquisition and construction
by the City of Downey of off - street parking facilities adjacent to the
County Building in Downey.
(10) A request from the Secretary of the Independent Cities of
Los Angeles County for a Director and alternate to serve from the City of
Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and
so ordered that Councilman Peavey be appointed director to the Independent
Cities of Los Angeles and that Councilman Skinner serve as the alternate.
The City Manager was asked to report on the letter from Dr. Shore which
was Item 5 -B of the City Manager's Report. It was his recommendation that
the City Council consider the request for City's installation of paveouts.
The City Attorney advised that the matter would have to go back to the
Planning Commission for modification of any of the conditions and a new
hearing held inasmuch as the appeal period on Zone Case #290 had expired.
The City Manager was directed to so notify the applicant.
(11) A letter from the Downey Art Museum submitting the membership
roster.
(12) A letter from H. W. Hockett and Eugene VanBuren III relative to
the Downey Unified School District's cutback of bus transportation and a
request for pedestrian operated signals at the intersection of Woodruff
Avenue and Ratliffe and on Imperial Highway at Dunrobin. Mr. Hockett, 10240
Adoree Street, spoke in behalf of the request and presented a map of the
area in question. The City Manager was instructed to investigate the matter
and report to Council at its next meeting, and to notify Mr. Hockett of his
findings.
(13) A letter from Mr. Al Springer, President of the Downey Chamber
of Commerce, outlining the program of action for the coming year and a copy
of the past year and coming year's budgets, and requesting funds from the
City of Downey for furthering the over -all promotion and publicity of the
City. Mr. Springer expressed his confidence in the Chamber for the coming
year's operation of this organizktion for an over -all betterment of
Downey, either from more efficient operation of public facilities or the
generation of increased business and sales tax income.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote to approve the request of the Downey Chamber of
Commerce for $19,800 for the coming fiscal year and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
,..� ABSENT:
1
Councilman:
Corbin
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to approve the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT
$4,300
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
FROM A/N
TO A/N
Operating Reserves 9- 2000 -331
Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
Councilmen: None
Councilman: Corbin
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The City Attorney read paragraphs from the contract with the Park
District which stated "This agreement shall be for the period from July 1st,
1959, for a period of five (5) years, to June 30th, 1964, unless sooner
terminated as provided herein. This Agreement may be terminated by either
party upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party of the can-
cellation of said Agreement, or at any other time by mutual agreement."
Paragraph #11 of the agreement states that for the services performed by
City, the sum thereafter shall be renegotiated and approved annually by
City and District.
Attorney Sorensen recommended giving the District 30 days' notice of
termination and that the Park District continue to pay until the time
specified in the notice.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
considerable discussion followed after which it was passed by the following
vote that the City Manager be authorized to give notice of termination of
the contract with the City of Downey.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
(13) Mr. King discussed a proposal for the purchase of the corner of
La Reina and Second Street and illustrated the property involved in the
proposed sale, stating that it would be for use as public buildings and
grounds.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to sign all
documents and a preliminary agreement to enter into escrow for the purchase
of property for public bui]dings and grounds or other municipal purposes,
and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into the escrow for the
purchase of the property for $98,500 located at 11001 -7 La Reina, described
as follows:
Parcel 1: That portion of Block 13 of the Tract of the Downey Land
Association, as per map recorded in Book 2, Page 434 of Miscellaneous
Records, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, described
as follows: Beginning at the most Southerly corner of said Block;
thence North along the East line of said Block, 150 feet; thence West
parallel with the North line of said Block 97.5 feet; thence South
parallel with the East line of said Block, 150 feet to the South line of
said Block, thence East along the South line of said Block 97.5 feet
to the point of beginning.
Parcel 2: That part of Block 13 of the Tract of the Downey Land
Association, as per map recorded in Book 2, Page 434 of Miscellaneous
Records, in the office of the County Recorder of said County described
as follows: Beginning at the most southerly corner of said block;
thence northwesterly along the south line of said block, 972 feet to
the true point of beginning; thence northeasterly parallel with the
east line of said block, 150 feet; thence northwesterly parallel with
the south line of said block, 472 feet; thence southwesterly parallel
with the east line of said block; 150 feet to a point in the south
line thereof; thence southeasterly along said south line, 472 feet to
the true point of beginning.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
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RESOLUTION NO. 1002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STATE DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS FOR REVISING SPEED LIMITS ON LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD
IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner
and passed by the following vote t1-at Resolution No. 1002 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
RESOLUTION NO. 1003
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
Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1003 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
RESOUJTION NO. 1004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF
TRACT NO. 2723 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 27, PAGE 84
OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY (EUCALYPTUS STREET)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey 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. 1004 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
RESOLUTION NO. 1005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON BOTH SIDES OF CAVEL
STREET BETWEEN MARBEL AVENUE AND PATTON ROAD
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further reading
be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1005 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
RESOLUTION NO. 1006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF
THE DOWNEY PLANNING COMMISSION
The resolution was read by title only.
Mr. H. L. Dougan, 7901 E. Stewart & Gray Road, protested to the
amount of compensation stipulated for members of the Planning Commission,
indicating he and his organization of Downey Property Owners feel $25
per meeting would be more equitable.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, 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. 1006 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
RESOLUTION NO. 1007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER TO
THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Peavey,
seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that
Resolution No. 1007 appointing Mrs. L. Sidney Chapman to the Library Board
for the term expiring June 30, 1965 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
RESOLUTION NO. WS -301
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 ( #17772 -
#18169 $120,754.87) (Payroll)
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner
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 -301 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
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RESOLUTION NO. WS -302
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 ( #6517 -
#6603 X260., 235.88)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that further read-
ing be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -302 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey
and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of
funds:
AMOUNT FROM A/N TO A/N
$98,500.00 Unappropriated Reserves 9- 2000 -671
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
The Director of Public Works reported that the work required of the
Chamber Mix Concrete Inc. in their Contract No. 80 with the City for ap-
plication of slurry seal on various streets throughout the northerly
portion of the City of Downey has been satisfactorily completed and it was
recommended that Council accept the improvements and authorize filing Notice
of Completion.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
passed by the following vote that the work done under Cash Contract No. 80,
slurry seal application throughout the northerly portion of the City of
Downey, be accepted, and authority granted to file a Notice of Completion.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
It was reported by the Director of Public Works that the sewers located
in an easement between Lakewood Boulevard and Rose Avenue, entitled Downey
Private Contract No. 5, have been satisfactorily completed, and it was
recommended that the City accept the improvement and the responsibility for
the maintenance thereof.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
passed by the following vote to accept the improvement under D.P.C. #5 and
assume the responsibility for maintenance of sewers thereof.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
After a summation of bids for automobile washing, it was moved by
Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following
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vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Kwik Car Wash,
in the amount of 74(� per unit, and that all other bids be rejected.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
After a summation of bids for trash pickup at the Civic Center, it
was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed
by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder,
Capital Rubbish Disposal, 4576 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, California,
in the amount of $32 per month, rejecting all other bids.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
After a summation of bids for maintenance of office equipment, it was
moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by
the following vote to award the contract to the sole bidder, Downey
Typewriter Company, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1962 through
June 30, 1963.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
After a summation of bids for Gasoline Dispensing disclosing only one
bid received, it was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman
Skinner that the bid be awarded to L & S Service Station, 7539 Firestone
Boulevard, at the bid price of $065 per gallon.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
In accordance with previous Council authorization, the City, in coop-
eration with Los Angeles County, received a low bid from Shell Oil Company
at three - tenths ($.003) of a cent per gallon less than prices paid during
the past year, which will represent an annual savings of about $343.50.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
passed by the following vote approving the bid for gasoline to Shell Oil
Company.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
The City Manager reported that the City recently received bids for
library books for the fiscal year July 1, 1962 through June 30, 1963, with
the low bid coming from Cosco Library Distributing Company, 1130 Madison
Avenue, Elisabeth, New Jersey.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to award the bid for the purchase of library
books for the fiscal year July 1, 1962 through June 30, 1963 to the
lowest and best bidder, Cosmo Library Book Distributing Company, and that
all other bids be rejected.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
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It was reported by the City Manager that one bid was received for
legal advertising from The Downey Live Wire, 8323 Firestone Boulevard,
Downey, with rates for printing and publishing legal notices as follows:
$1.46 per inch for first insertion
1.36 per inch for second insertion
0-I. 1.36 per inch for each subsequent insertion
An increawe of .13�- per inch is represented above the rates for the past
year.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to award the contract for the City's legal
advertising to Downey Live Wire in amounts specified in their bid.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
Mr. King reported that there are three Citizens Committees which
have not yet been approved; City Beautification, Youth Advisory and
Citizens' Cultural Committees.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by
Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the three committees, City Beautifica-
tion, Youth Advisory and Citizens' Cultural, be activated with two members
being appointed from each district.
A report was given by the City Manager regarding the selection of the
Superior Court location for the East Superior Court District in the City of
Pomona.
In accordance with the policy set by the City Council of changing banks
each two years, the City Manager requested authority to transfer the City's
general bank account from Bank of America to Security First National and
the refundable deposit account from the Golden State Bank to the Community
Bank as of July 10, 1962.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to approve the transfer of the City's general
bank account from Bank of America to Security First National Bank and the
refundable deposit account from the Golden State Bank to the Community Bank,
effective July 10, 1962.
AYES: 4 Councilman: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
The City Manager reported that the owner of the property at 12409-
15 Clark Avenue has taken out a permit for the construction of curbs,
gutters, and sidewalks with the request that the City of Downey complete the
paveout adjacent to this proposed structure. Since Clark Avenue is a major
street on the master plan of streets and highways, it was recommended that
Council authorize the City to do the paveout with City forces at an amount
estimated under $400 from General Maintenance funds. An endeavor is being
made for setting up a paveout program and it is hoped that a report may be
made at the next Council Meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote to authorize the City to complete the paveout
adjacent to 12409 -15 Clark Avenue with City forces in an estimated amount
of under $400.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
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The City Manager reported on the purchase of special books by
the City Librarian. Over 1000 books were obtained in the McGraw -Hill
Book Display constituting a discount ranging between 30 and 40 %. Another
2000 books approximately, in special interest fields at a discount
ranging between 40 and 50% were also obtained. It is estimated that
approximately $3,000 was saved.
Councilman Morton complimented the City Librarian, Lester Bergslien,
in obtaining the books at this special rate.
The City Manager requested authority from Council to attend the
Annual City Managers' Conference at Newport Beach on Friday, July 13.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey
and passed by the following vote to approve attendance by City Manager
Oren L. King to the Annual City Manager's Conference at Newport Beach on
Friday, July 13, with reasonable expenses allowed.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
Mr. King reported thAt in a meeting with the Southern California Water
Company officials, the City Attorney, Fire Chief and himself, it was dis-
closed that the Water Company is not interested in any way at all in
disposal of any of their holdings but the City was informed by them that at
any time the City has gone into the water business and is interested in
the area now covered by Pacific, the Southern California Water Company will
be glad to talk with representatives from the City of Downey.
It was reported that Mr. Blaud Black of the Industrial Committee has
resigned and recommended for his replacement, Truman LeRoy, Vice President
of Finance at Cee -Bee Chemical Company.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
so ordered that the appointment of Truman LeRoy to the Industrial
Development Committee be approved.
The City Manager reported that following Council action awarding
Contract #83 for air conditioning and heating equipment for the Council
Chamber, a question arose relative to the eligibility of the successful
bidder. It was therefore recommended by the City Manager, and concurred in
by the Director of Building & Safety and Mr. Anderson, that the bid formerly
awarded be rescinded and a recall for bids be made.
It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and
passed by the following vote to rescind the bid awarded to Anderson Electric
for Cash Contract #83, Air Conditioning and Heating for the Council Chamber
and call for new bids.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
A report on comparison of copying machines was submitted by the
Purchasing Agent Orough the City Manager and the conclusion of this study
was that the Xerox proved to be the superior machine.
Councilman Morton stated that he feels it would be wise at.this time
for the City of Downey to investigate the possibility of the City's becoming
a Charter City.
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It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote to instruct the City Manager and the City
Attorney to enter into a study to present to the City Council the pro's
and con's of becoming a Charter City, and recommendation of setting up a
Citizens Advisory Committee to assist in the study, two members to be ap-
pointed from each district by Council.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
E ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
Councilman Peavey stated that the success of a Charter depends a
great deal upon having the right kind.
Councilman Peavey inquired of the City Attorney about the status of the
condemnation of Downey Avenue and Cherokee Drive. The City.Attorney reported
that last Thursday a meeting with Mr. Miller and Mr. Mann and himself was
held to review the studies and figures to see whether or not they are close
to a settlement before proceeding with the condemnation.
Mr. H. L. Dougan, 7901 E. Stewart & Gray Road, requested a study of
City standards for driveways throughout the City, and especially on major
and secondary streets as he feels the City standard as reported by Director
of Public Works as being 10' is too small. He recommended a width of 16'.
The Director of Public Works was instructed to study the matter.
Authority was "requested from Council to employ Mr. Jack Mann to appraise
for right of way acquisition for A.D. #69, Everest Street, at the cott of
$4,500 to be charged to the cost of the district.
It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and
passed by the following vote to authorize employment of Jack Mann, Appraiser,
for right of way appraisals in A.D. #69, Everest Street.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
Mayor Temple reported on his recent visit to Guadalajara and advised
that Downey's Sister City hopes that two newspapermen will visit them, as
well as representatives from the Police and Fire Departments in exchange for
the same personnel from their City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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