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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-08-62-Regular Meeting,1510 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 8TH, 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., October 8, 1962, Mayor Scott E. Temple presiding. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Don Robison, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Floyd Peterson of the Moravian Church delivered the invo- cation. Mayor Temple introduced Dr. Ralph Christensen, emissary of goodwill who delivered a plaque commending the City of Racine, Wisconsin on their work toward a cancer education program in the filming of "The Other City ". Dr. Christensen expressed his personal thanks for the opportunity to help with the project. He stated this was the first time that anyone had bothered to say "thank you" for a community effort well done, and that the ^ plaque was very well received. Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the intention to vacate the future and private street lying northerly from Adwen Street within Tract #15475. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit and that notices of the hearing had been duly posted. There being no written correspondence and no oral communications relative to this hearing, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE FUTURE AND PRIVATE STREET LYING NORTHERLY FROM ADWEN STREET WITHIN TRACT NO. 15475 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1042 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 1511 Mayor Temple announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing on the resolution of intention to improve Duesler Lane, a private street in A.D. #22. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had the affidavits of posting, mailing and publication. The City Clerk reported she had the affidavits. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the affidavits be received and filed. There being no written communications and no oral comments relative to the hearing, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON DUESLER LANE, A PRIVATE STREET (A. D. #22) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1043 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the minutes of September 25, 1962, be approved as amended. The City Clerk reported on the following written communications: (1) A letter from Standard Oil Company requesting permission to perform a geophysical survey on the City of Downey property commonly known as the ,Public Works Yard. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to grant approval for the Standard Oil Company to perform a geophysical survey at the Public Works Yard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (2) A notification of annual adjustment in rates covering care of City prisoners in the Los Angeles County Jail from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Councilman Skinner requested that a report be required from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department showing the number of prisoners housed by cities. So ordered. (3) A letter from Mrs. Phyllis Gardea which advised a booklet was being forwarded to each Councilman under separate cover. (4) A letter from Dick Sandberg appealing Zone Exception #316. 1512 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to set a hearing on Zone Exception #316 for 7:30 P.M., November 13, 1962. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (5) A letter from the Downey Board of Realtors informing Council of the resignation of Mary E. Hollis as a member of the Citizens Tax Committee and recommending the appointment of Larry Chaney. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to approve the appointment of Larry Chaney to the Citizens Tax Committee as recommended by the Downey Board of Realtors. Councilman Skinner recommended sending a letter of thanks for her services to Mary Hollis on behalf of the City Council. (6) A letter from the Downey Chamber of Commerce recommending the following committee appointments: CITIZENS TAX COMMITTEE John Hollowell William Wanamaker Helen Sachs Maurice McAlister SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Skippy Blair ROSE FLOAT COMMITTEE Ed Schwaner TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Walter Schack It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Peavey and so ordered that the committee appointments be approved as recommended by the Downey Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Skinner recommended the following appointments: CITIZENS TAX COMMITTEE CIVIL DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Carl G. Bragg CHARTER CITY COMMITTEE Doug Morrow SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Mary L. Kratz Ed Christensen SANITATION COMMITTEE Jerry J. Stumps It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the citizens committee appointments be approved as recom- mended by Councilman Skinner. Councilman Corbin recommended appointing Fred Jacobson to the Youth Committee. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to approve the recommendation of Council Corbin. (7) A letter from the Downey Employees Association in appreciation of the recognition dinner of September 12 and the five -year awards. I- 1513 (8) A letter submitting the quarterly report from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager stated that the most important phase of the letter was the fact that the Lions Club, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Citywide Retail Coordination Committee are planning a Christmas Parade as usual. -� (9) A letter from Mrs. Robert P. Whitney objecting to the notice from the Planning Department to destroy or remove one of four animals (collie dogs) from their premises as, according to the Code, only three animals are permissable in an R -1 zone. It was reported that Mrs. Whitney had been advised to file for a zone exception in which instance a hearing would be held before the Planning Commission and their decision rendered as to granting of such zone exception. (10) A letter from Mr. Wiser, Chairman of the Civil Defense Com- mittee, extending thanks for the recent action to provide warning signals for the City of Downey. The City Attorney reported that he had checked on the appeal pro- cedures in the matter of Tract No. 27524 which had been referred to him and his findings were that there is no provision in the Municipal Code for an appeal but there is provision for appeal in the State Code. According to the information furnished him, the City has requested that the subdivider construct sidewalks on 10th Street in front of property that is not a part of the subdivision. It was stated under applicable statutes that a subdivider could not be required to pay the cost of improving offsite streets. As the Planning Commission had approved the subdivision attaching as one of the conditions that sidewalks be installed along 10th street adjoining the property which was not a part of the subdivision, this condition should not be placed on this particu- lar property. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to allow the appeal and delete the requirement of sidewalks on 10th Street adjoining the parcel that is not a part of the subdivision tract #27524. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Morton, Temple NOES: 1 Councilmen: Skinner ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None (11) A memorandum from the City Manager reporting that the minutes of the.Civic Development Committee meeting of September 24, 1962 were incorrect and had been spread in the minutes of the last Council Meeting as incorrectly submitted. Therefore, it is necessary for Council to accept the correction of the minutes of the Civic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept the correction of the Civic Development Committee to show the location of a fourth parking lot to be the 85' Firestone frontage between "Downey and Dolan" instead of Firestone and Dolan. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Morton, Skinner, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 151 RESOLUTION NO. 1044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE ACQUISITION AND IM- PROVEMENT OF VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND DIRECTING NOTICE OF HEARING ON SAID PRO- POSED CHANGES (A.D. #66) The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney stated that the resolution adopts by reference a form of notice for changes in the now existing Parking District and that these changes can be made upon a hearing being held and a subsequent 4/5 vote of the Council so long as the assessment has not been confirmed, which it has not. The hearing shall be set for November 13, 1962, at 7:30 P.M., for hear- ing any objections to the proposed improvement and acquisition of property on Firestone and Dolan. The improvements are also set forth and are substantially the same improvements which were set out in the previous resolution. In the event said proposed changes are approved it is estimated that the costs and expenses for said Vehicle Parking District No. 1 will be increased by the sum of $376,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 1044 be waived. It. was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1044 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported on the options of properties on Firestone and requested acceptance and approval of these options and that Council ratify the action of the City Manager in executing them on behalf of the City. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the options on properties on Firestone Boulevard and ratify the action of the City Manager in executing them on behalf of the City. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager expressed the appreciation to the persons involved for their fine cooperation in forming this Parking District. The expenditures for the acquisition of the property and improvements will be pro -rated and assessed against the property and improvements within the Parking District according to the direct benefits derived from the Parking District. RESOLUTION N0. 1045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF WESTERN AVENUE BETWEEN FLORENCE AVENUE AND SEVENTH STREET 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1045 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESTRICTING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD BETWEEN TRUE AVENUE AND SONGFEST AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1046 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 59 (BLODGETT AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) 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 Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1047 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -313 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CIA IMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID ( #19769 - #20159 $99,403.30) (Payroll) 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. WS -313 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 0 1515 516 RESOLUTION NO. WS -314 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 ( #8314 - #8471 $149,439.96) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. Mr. Gabriel was requested to report on the ambulance collections. He stated there were 94 billings totaling $2,169.00, of which $444.00 has been collected. The accounts were then turned over to a collection agency totaling $4,803.00, of which $754.00 has been collected through this agency. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -314 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids for slurry seal, Cash Contract #82, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Slurry Seal, at the unit price submitted, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Spindel reported that in the preliminary engineer's estimate for work to be done in A.D. #79, improvement of Eucalyptus Street, it was determined that the cost of the improvements, excluding incidental costs, would not exceed $8.00 per foot, at which time the property owners were so advised. After the completion of the final Plans and Specifications, the final engineer's estimate for construction has increased the cost per assessable foot in excess of $8.00. Since this is an estimate, it is still possible that the work may be done for less than $8.00 per assessable foot; however, in preparing the report the engineer's estimate has been shown and the costs distributed to the various owners. As a result, there has developed considerable protest from the area, and it has been requested by property owners in the district that the City absorb all costs in excess of $8.00 per foot. The City Attorney advised that a resolution could be drawn approving a contribution of whatever amount the Council deems advisable. As the bids are on a unit basis, a total bid is not necessarily a final analysis. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that this matter be tabled until bids are received for improve- ments in A.D. #79, Eucalyptus Street. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that Council uphold the Planning Commission and deny the appeal in Zone Case #305, Cole Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 15V Mr. King reported that Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, is being considered for an appointment from Governor Brown's office to the State of California Building Standards Commission. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve a recommendation's being sent in Mr. Lake's behalf for membership with the State of California Building Standards Commission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that at the request of the Public Works Department, the Finance Department solicited quotations for the repair and modification of ten Downey Welcome signs. As in the past, there was only one quotation submitted, by Cascade Plastics Inc. of Lynwood, for work to be performed on nine of the signs. No quotation has been received for exterior electrical work needed for the tenth sign. The quotation would provide for the complete repair and modification of two signs at a cost of $872.32 and the modification of seven signs at a cost of $90.00 each, for a total cost of $1502.32. Only one sign would then be inoperative requiring the services of a licensed electrician. If this modification work is performed, future servicing and replacement of tubes and ballasts may be performed by City forces at a saving to the City. It was recommended that $2,000 be transferred from the Operating Reserves,to Account No. 6300 -4 to cover the costs of repair and modifica- tion of the nine Downey Welcome signs at a price quoted, and to provide funds for the tenth sign when a quotation is received. Councilman Skinner recommended moving the Downey Welcome sign at the southern end of Lakewood at Rosecrans. City Manager Oren King con- curred with Councilman Skinner and recommended a further study. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to transfer the following funds for repair and modification of the Downey Welcome signs: AMOUNT FROM TO $2,000 Operating Reserves 6300 -4 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was recommended that a member of the Citizens Industrial Committee and a member of the City Council attend the California Industrial Develop- ment Conference and Society of Industrial Realtors Industry Seminar, at the Statler- Hilton Hotel, October 25 -26, 1962. Reservations include registra- tion and luncheon for $20.00 covering each guest. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize a member of the Citizens Industrial Committee and a member of the City Council to attend the California Industrial Development Conference and the Society of Industrial Realtors Industry Seminar at the Statler- Hilton Hotel, October 25 -26, 1962, reserva- tions to cost $20.00 each. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported that Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, is being considered for an appointment from Governor Brown's office to the State of California Building Standards Commission. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to approve a recommendation's being sent in Mr. Lake's behalf for membership with the State of California Building Standards Commission. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that at the request of the Public Works Department, the Finance Department solicited quotations for the repair and modification of ten Downey Welcome signs. As in the past, there was only one quotation submitted, by Cascade Plastics Inc. of Lynwood, for work to be performed on nine of the signs. No quotation has been received for exterior electrical work needed for the tenth sign. The quotation would provide for the complete repair and modification of two signs at a cost of $872.32 and the modification of seven signs at a cost of $90.00 each, for a total cost of $1502.32. Only one sign would then be inoperative requiring the services of a licensed electrician. If this modification work is performed, future servicing and replacement of tubes and ballasts may be performed by City forces at a saving to the city. It was recommended that $2,000 be transferred from the Operating Reserves,to Account No. 6300 -4 to cover the costs of repair and modifica- tion of the nine Downey Welcome signs at a price quoted, and to provide funds for the tenth sign when a quotation is received. Councilman Skinner recommended moving the Downey Welcome sign at the southern end of Lakewood at Rosecrans. City Manager Oren King con- curred with Councilman Skinner and recommended a further study. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to transfer the following funds for repair and modification of the Downey Welcome signs: AMOUNT $2,000 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: FROM TO Operating Reserves 6300 -4 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple 0 Councilmen: None 0 Councilmen: None 15V It was recommended that a member of the Citizens Industrial Committee and a member of the City Council attend the California Industrial Develop- ment Conference and Society of Industrial Realtors Industry Seminar, at the Statler- Hilton Hotel, October 25 -26, 1962. Reservations include registra- tion and luncheon for $20.00 covering each guest. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize a member of the Citizens Industrial Committee and a member of the City Council to attend the California Industrial Development Conference and the Society of Industrial Realtors Industry Seminar at the Statler - Hilton Hotel, October 25 -26, 1962, reserva- tions to cost $20.00 each. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 151f, It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to declare a record player in the library surplus in order that it may be sold at auction. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King reported on the following Personnel Board Recommendations: Police Clerk. Six positions of Typist Clerk II, Schedule 8, ($323 -$393) be reclassified to Police Clerk, Schedule 9 ($338 -$412) due to their unpleasant duty of assisting police officers in searching, transporting, and maintaining custody over female prisoners. Many cities utilize policewomen or matrons for this work, necessitating a much higher salary. Approval of this recommendation by the Council will incur an expense of $896 which can be absorbed within the current Police budget. Communications Operators. Recommended that the Schedule 8 ($323 -$393 be raised to Schedule 11 ($373 -$454) and that present employees be raised one step, with future recruiting upon the new schedule. Funds in the amount of $1008 can be absorbed in the current Police budget. The request is in the nature of an emergency due to the high rate of turnover in this particular position. It was moved by Councilman Skinner and seconded by Councilman Peavey that the personnel reclassifications be denied, in line with Council's decision not to grant pay increases after approval of the final budget. After discussion and report by Deputy Chief of Police Loren Morgan who indicated that these requests had been submitted prior to budget time and had not been given consideration, Councilman Skinner withdrew his motion and Councilman Peavey, his second to the motion. It was then moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to request this matter to be held over for supporting data accompanying a statement of what these positions involve in other cities of same or like population, and the cost for police officers doing the work. It was recommended by the Personnel Board and concurred in by City Manager Oren King that the education and experience requirement for Junior Civil Engineer be changed from graduation from an accredited school of civil engineering to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering or registration with the California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, as an Engineer -in- training. Engineering experience at the level of this class, involving appreciable amount of computation and design, may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Board that experience at the professional level be substituted for educa- tion for Junior Civil Engineer. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. King called Mrs. Ruth Miller to the rostrum and advised that upon the recommendation of the Personnel Board and the Library Advisory Board, and with the concurrence of the City Council, she was appointed City Librarian, effective this date, at a salary of $750.00 per month. 1519 It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the appointment of Mrs. Ruth Miller as City Librarian at a salary of $750.00 per month, effective immediately. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mrs. Ruth Miller accepted the appointment with deep appreciation. Mr. King reported that an option to purchase property 50' x 150' at 8130 E. 3rd Street from Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson is to be executed through escrow proceedings with Downey Escrow Company and requested a transfer of $31,500 from unappropriated reserves for this transaction. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be approved: AMOUNT FROM TO $31,500 Unappropriated Reserves 9- 2000 -671 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin (Disqualified himself from voting.) Mr. King suggested the City Charter Committee endeavor to begin the study of a City charter with the assistance of the City Attorney, with a meeting schedule for 3:30 or 4 :00 November 7, and the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays thereafter. It was recommended that the City Manager and the City Attorney serve as ex- officio members on the City Charter Committee. There were comments from the following citizens with regard to Harvey's Broiler: Mr. Owens, 7419 Firestone Place Paul Bateman, 7512 Second Street Harold P. Hogarth, 7428 E. 7th St. Inez Skinner, 7504 2nd Street Jim McPhail, 7411 Firestone Place Margaret Owen, 7419 Firestone Place The City Attorney reported he will continue to pursue further the problem of consumption and possession of liquor on the parking lots of various drive -ins. Councilman Peavey requested the City Attorney to study all avenues of regulation which would be constitutional and stand up in court. The City Attorney requested recommendations from the Police Department of specific controls and regulations desired. .-% Deputy Chief Morgan stated that the residents could assist the Police Department in carrying out their responsibilities if they would be willing to file a complaint and appear in court as a witness to testify. Francis Hart, 9643 E. Cedartree, requested planting of trees and lawns on the meridian that exists on True Street and Songfest Drive. E. A. Easley, 9656 E. Telegraph Rd., inquired of the manner of watering this area after the plantings and requested further action on the parking problem in this area. It was his feeling that restricted parking was ineffective and that there should be no parking allowed. Councilman Morton recommended the matter be referred back to the Traffic Committee and to proceed as originally recommended- -that there be no parking. Councilman Skinner reques{ed a written report from the Planning De- partment on the progress of the,Master Plan and a time table. Councilman Peavey repprted he had met with a group in District #5 who had asked for assistance in getting an overpass over the Santa Ana Freeway at Tweedy Lane. The State's assistance was requested. Installa- tion of a sidewalk over to Paramount Boulevard as suggested by the State was opposed by the residents and they wish to go back to the State requesting the overpass. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to instruct the Public Works Department to submit an estimate on the cost of putting a sidewalk under the overpass. Councilman Corbin recommended including a guard rail along with the sidewalk. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to instruct the City Manager to proceed in working with the State Department to see if the State will put an over- pass at Tweedy Lane over the Freeway. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mrs. Betty Torro, 7930 Cole Street, requested Council to proclaim October 19 -25 as Patriotic Education Week in accordance with State law. It was moved by Councilman Pevey, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to proclaim October 19 -25 Patriotic Education Week. Mayor Temple reviewed the accomplishments in the City of Downey during the past year and stated it had been a real pleasure to act as Mayor, and tendered his resignation as Mayor for the past one -year term. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to accept the resignation of Councilman Scott E. Temple as Mayor. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Corbin, Skinner, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Temple It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to designate Councilman Ben Corbin as the next Mayor of the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Peavey, Skinner, Morton, Tempe NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin Councilman Corbin thanked Council for the honor to serve as Mayor of the City of Downey and added it had been a real honor to serve with Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to appoint Hollis M. Peavey as Mayor Pro - Tempore. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Peavey Councilman Corbin presented a commendation to Councilman Temple for serving as Mayor from July 14, 1958 to January 13, 1959, and from October 14, 1961 to October 8, 1962. The City Manager expressed his appreciation to Councilman Temple for the past year's excellent service and stated it has been a pleasure to serve with him and work with him, and also thanked him for his con- sideration during the entire year. Councilmen Peavey, Skinner and Morton added their congratulations, thanks and appreciation to Councilman Temple. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. City Clerl Mayor 1521