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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-26-62-Regular Meeting895T MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 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., December 26, 1962, Mayor Ben Corbin presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin ABSENT: Councilman: Peavey 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 Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Lee Leavitt, City Engineer Tom Nudson, Asst. Director of Building & Safety Don Robison, Administrative Assistant Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Corbin announced he wished to make a presentation to the Downey Ministerial Association for furnishing invocations to the City Council Meetings through the years and also for the Nativity scene placed on the lawn of the City Hall during the Christmas Season. A plaque was presented to Reverend Rodney Cogswell of the Presbyterian Church who, in turn, presented the commendation to Reverend Epp who is President of the Association. The firm of Utter - McKinley was thanked for their loan of the display which was valued at $50,000 when first purchased by them. Mr. Lloyd, Manager of Utter - McKinley, was introduced and Mayor Corbin and Reverend Cogswell extended their thanks to him. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of December 10, 1962, be approved as written. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: (1) A letter from the Downtown Business Association in appreciation for the Council's efforts through establishment of the future Downtown ,Ex- change Center and other progress made in the downtown business area. The letter was ordered received and filed. (2) A report from the Junior Chamber of Commerce which is their regular quarterly report presented to Council. Ordered received and filed. (3) A memorandum from Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, in reply to the request of Council to check into the acquisition of right of way on the south side of Foster Road east of Clark Avenue and the south side of Gardendale Street east of Lakewood Boulevard. It was reported the location on Foster Road easterly of Clark Avenue is fully improved with curb, gutters and paving with a width of 48 feet, all in the City of Downey. In reference to the other location on Gardendale Street, it was found that the owners of the property were unwilling to dedicate the land. If the land were to be acquired, it was expected that the City of Downey pay for the right of way as well as all improvements to be constructed. Upon check- ing with the City of Bellflower, who advised this City has no plans for acquisition and improvement of this area, they did indicate if the City of 1569 Downey would acquire the right of way which is located in the City the City o of Bellflower), then perhaps f Bellflower would stand the orted there are no cost of the curb, gutter and sidewalk. It was could reported acquired and funds budgeted with which such right of way should take priority many other projects within the City o over this one. The memorandum was ordered received and filed. which Councilman Skinner inquired YOUttoh13038uBellflower Boulevard. was to be conducted with a field P Mr. Spindel reported that part of the curbs are in and thputting in re ; that they also are thinking of deeding the right of way putting sidewalks if the City will do the paveouts. It was recommended that gasoline funds for this purpose be included in the 1963 -64 budget. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple he following vote to notify the Planning Commission and and passed by t om L Mr. Nakatani that relief is given frgandethat fundsebelbudgegtted Commission for Mr. Nakatani to install paving ect in the 1963 -64 budget. from gas tax projects for paving of this project AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey ORDINANCE NO. 215 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE IPALICODE 7 THE DOWNEY MU (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 74, ZONE CHANGE #86) The ordinance was read by title only. Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and ing be waived. by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 215. It was moved by Councilman so ordered that further read- It was moved and passed by the AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4130 RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF GUESTS IN HOTELS, LODGING, AND ROOMING HOUSES The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. The City Manager reported that the ordinance was to clarify present provisions for persons to properly identify themselves oand inance register correctly. Chief Robinson reported thatthis type has been in effect in other cities for some time and that this is the way all better motels handle registrations. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey 0 1 570 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3185 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUB - SECTION RELATING TO PARKING OF UNLOCKED MOTOR VEHICLES r-. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. Councilman Skinner requested a further explanation of the pro- visions of this ordinance. Chief Robinson reported that many cities, primarily in the east, do have legislation requiring locking of ignition switches and taking the keys with the exception of parking in attended lots. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: none ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Chief Robinson reported that this proposed ordinance is being sub- mitted to the League of California Cities for introducing as possible state legislation. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 7166.2, 7169, 7170, 7171 AND 7172 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO OVERHEAD STRUCTURES The ordinance was read by title only. Mr. Spindel explained that the encroaching into public right of way of primarily signs has deemed it necessary to bring the section of the code of the Public Works section in line with the Building Code and also standardinzing regulations with other municipalities. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to introduce the ordinance. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Peavey After a summation of bids for improvement of Eucalyptus Strebt from Birchdale Avenue to its westerly terminus it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sheets Construction Company, at the unit prices bid and that all other bids be rejected. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid for improvements in A.D-. #79, Eucalyptus Street, tothe lowest and best bidder, Sheets Construction Company, and that all other bids be rejected, and that the City Clerk insert the name of the construction company in the resolution. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Peavey 1571 RESOLUTION NO. 1066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE EUCALYPTUS STREET AND BIRCHDALE AVENUE IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLU- TION OF INTENTION NO. 1049 (AD 79) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1066 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mr. Spindel outlined the various lighting zones in the Downey City Lighting District and the abandonment of this old district to establish a new Downey City Lighting District as provided for by Sections 18191 and 18192 of the Street Lighting Act of 1919. It was reported that in 1965 the Downey County Lighting District will have the lighting standards paid in full and then can be annexed to this new Downey City Lighting District. RESOLUTION NO. 1067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1067 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, presented a preliminary report on the abandonment of the Downey City Lighting District as is now constituted and the establishment of a new Downey City Lighting District as provided for by Sections 18191 and 18192 of the Street Lighting Act of 1919. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that the report be received and filed. RESOLUTION NO. 1068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ,^ DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABANDON THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. 157-2 It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1068 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 1069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING A TIME AND PIA CE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1068 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to set a public hearing for 8:00 A.M., January 22, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall for the hearing of protests to the proposed improvement in the Downey City Lighting District. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman .Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1069 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. 1070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIX- TURES AND APPLIANCES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS. ( DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, 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. 1070 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey 15'73 RESOLUTION NO. 1071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT DESCRIBED IN THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1068 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1071 be adopted setting a hearing for 8:00 A.M., January 22, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. WS -323 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 ( #21755 - #22218 $104,400.40) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -323 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey RESOLUTION NO. WS -324 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 ( #9042 - #9132 $87,289.36) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton 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 -324 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was reported by Mr. Spindel that the work has been completed on the Police Department Booking and Storage Room, Cash Contract No. 90, but that due to a delay in delivery of the wire cage from Chicago, the job was not completed within the deadline set. It was recommended that 1574 a 5 -day extension be granted and that authority be granted to file a Notice of Completion of the job. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that an extension of time of five (5) working days be granted the contractor for Cash Contract No. 90. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to accept the work done under Cash Contract #90 and file Notice of Completion. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mr. Spindel stated that inpsmuch as in the past the City Council has authorized General Fund Monies to absorb the cost of incidental expenses on assessment districts for sidewalk construction, it is rec- ommended that Council consider paying the incidental costs for the improvement of Izetta Avenue by sidewalk construction between Washburn Road and Spry Street, in Assessment District #81. The estimated cost is $3600. Mr. King reported that this procedure is consistent with a policy established throughout the City; however, Councilman Morton stated he did not feel this particular precedent should be set. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and was a tie vote that the City contribute incidental expenses toward construction of sidewalks in Assessment District #81, Izetta Avenue. AYES: 2 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple NOES: 2 Councilmen: Morton, Corbin ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Councilman Skinner requested that a further study be made and a report brought to Council at its meeting on January 22, 1963, with regard to the sidewalk construction and City participation in A.D. #81, Izetta Avenue. So ordered. At 9:00 o'clock A.M. the Mayor announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections to the proposed changes in Vehicle Parking District No. 1 Mayor Corbin asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication relative to this hearing. The City Clerk reported she had the Affidavit of Publication. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner_ and so ordered that the affidavit be received and filed. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any written protests or objections against the proposed changes as such changes are set forth and described in Resolution No. 1057. The City Clerk replied she had received one letter from Mr. Frank Nathan, and as it was questionable as to whether or not it actually constituted a protest, it had been referred to the City Attorney who had advised it is to be considered as a written protest. The letter was read in full by the City Clerk. 15"75 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the preliminary finding of the Council is that there is no majority protest to the proposed changes in Vehicle Parking District No. 1, A.D. No. 66. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey There being no oral comments it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing set for protesting or objecting to the proposed changes in Vehicle Parking District No. 1 be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVE- MENT OF VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SHOULD BE MADE (AD 66) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council- man Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1072 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRE ORDERING THE CHANGES IN THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CITY AND THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 198 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL (AD 66) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was reported by the Director of Public Works, Mr. Ervin .Spindel, that a petition signed by 66% of the property owners on Bixler Avenue, between Downey Avenue and Century Boulevard, has been filed with the City, requesting that assessment district proceedings be initiated to improve Bixler Avenue by the construction of curb, gutter, paving, sewers, and the acquisition of right of way. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to authorize the Departma-t of Public Works to prepare plans and specifications for improvements in A.D. #73 -P, Bixler Avenue. 15'76 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to employ the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to perform the necessary legal work in A.D. No. 73 -P. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved,by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the advancement of $7400 to cover incidental expenses until such time that the money may be col- lected from the contractor in A.D. #73 -P, Bixler Avenue. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City acquire tax delinquent lands which fall within the proposed right of way of Barlin Avenue between Imperial Highway and Devenir Street in Assessment District No. 85. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was reported by A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance, that the Federal Electronics, Inc. had requested cancellation of the Radio Main- tenance Contract as of December 21, 1962, which necessitated securing bids for this service for the balance of the fiscal year. After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to award the contract fDr Radio Maintenance to the lowest and best bidder, Mobile Radio, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, at the rate of $552 per month for all units, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey After a summation of bids for six motorcycles for the Police Depart- ment, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, S & J Harley- Davidson, for the total bid price for 6 units of $6,801.00, and that other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey Mayor Corbin inquired about the warning sirens which are to be installed in the City of Downey. It was reported by the Director of Finance that these had been sent to the Area Defense Office in Pasadena for their inspection and approval and that a report on the progress of this project will be made at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Morton commended the Civil Defense Committee in the progress it has made and for their regular submission of progress reports. - 15'x?' Francis Hart, 9643 E. Cedartree Road, Downey, expressed his dis- satisfaction with the manner in which the Planning Commission meetings and hearings are conducted and referred specifically to Zone Exception Case #335 and Zone Change #95. . Mayor Corbin advised that this case has not been brought before the City Council and that when the Planning Resolution pertaining to the zone change is brought to the City Council, that will be the time for voicing any protests or for speaking for this particular zone change. Mr. Hart stated he was not speaking in protest of the zone change but of what he feels are irregularities in the way the Planning Commission conducts hearings. He stated that he feels the Planning Commission should be investigated to assure that all residents interested in commenting at the Planning hearings will be heard. Mayor Corbin advised Mr. Hart that anyone wanting information can obtain it just for the asking and that he feels everyone who wishes to be heard at the public hearings is recognized. Councilman Morton stated he has been informed that sometimes it appears there are new matters brought forth in rebuttal on which the opposition is not permitted to comment. The City Attorney stated that the Commission is not a trained body and the people presenting the matter are not trained in that respect and it is sometimes a little difficult to tell from time to time whether a new matter is matter is presented and may not particularly be relative to the issue. Any new factual matters presented relevant to the hearing are con- sidered and on a matter being opened again, an opportunity is given for comments, and this is mainly at the discretion of the chairman of the ..., Planning Commission. Councilman Skinner requested that the City of Bellflower be contacted with regard to right of way acquisition on Foster Road and Gardendale Street in a further attempt to persuade the City of Bellflower to participate in acquisition of the right of way and improvements, and that a letter be directed to Supervisor Bonelli to see if assistance might be obtained from gas tax monies. A report to Council of these results of the inquiries was requested. Councilman Skinner requested an investigation and report by the Director of Public Works of Iowa Street near the Downey Unified School District Administration Office. So ordered. Councilman Temple reported he would like to reappoint John K. Morris to the Planning Commission for the term expiring December 31, 1966, as his presentterm is expiring December 31, 1962. RESOLUTION NO. 1072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1072 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Corbin NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Peavey 0 J578 The Mayor and each of the Councilmen expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the cooperation and accomplishments in 1962 and their sincere best wishes for 1963. Mr. King, City Manager, expressed his appreciation of the adminis- trative staff and City employees stating that there is no City in the State of California that can parallel the accomplishments of the City of Downey. He extended to the Department Heads, Chiefs his sincere wishes as they enter a new year and that it should be the most progressive year in the history of the City of Downey. Mayor Corbin expressed his special tribute to the newspapers for their fine cooperation and news coverage for the City of Downey. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M. City Cle Z'6 7e � — � C 4- — Mayor