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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-25-63-Regular Meeting1"71'7 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 25TH, 1963 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., June 25, 1963, Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollis M. Peavey presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey ABSENT: Councilman: Corbin ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Bill Goggin, Assistant Director of Planning Lee Leavitt, City Engineer A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta M. Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem Peavey presented Mrs. Orville Miller a plaque commend- ing her on behalf of the City for her fine work for betterment of the City Library and in appreciation for decorating the library with flowers daily. Mrs. Miller thanked the City Council for the commendation and stated that she felt it a privilege and a pleasure to have a small part in the activity of the library. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the council meetings held on June 6 and June 10, 1963, be approved as transmitted. The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence: 1. A letter of resignation from the Civil Defense Committee from W. R. Grubbs. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the resignation be accepted with regrets. 2. A letter from the Southeast Taxi Company relative to increasing their cab rates from 10�- each quarter mile to 10-1, each one -fifth mile. The Police Chief submitted his department's report and recommendation. Mr. Leslie Ballard, 7632 Fostoria Street, Downey, owner of the cab company, indicated the justification for a request for increase in taxicab rates, due to the increased cost of operation which has resulted in his operating at a loss at.the present time. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the rate increase as requested for the Southeast Taxi Company AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Councilman Temple requested that a check be made of adjacent cities' revenues gained from operation of taxicab companies within their areas to ascertain whether or not Downey's revenues are compatible. Director of Finance A. C. Gabriel was requested to submit a report on this matter at the next Council Meeting. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -1- 1"7.8 4. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. Lydia Doyle for the condolences from the City Council and City of Downey at the passing of her husband, the late Congressman Clyde Doyle. 5. A letter from Western Geophysical Company requesting permission to conduct a survey for Texaco Company similar to those previously conducted by the Standard Oil Company in the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to grant permission for the Western Geophysical Company to conduct a geophysical survey for Texaco Company within the City of Downey. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin 6. Letter and report from Robert W. Essig, Chamber of Commerce, member of City Beautification Committee relative to selection of an official flower for the City. Mr. Essig requested that Council endorse their selection in order that the award could be presented to the person submitting the winning entry. Councilman Morton reminded Council that the program for selection of an official City flower had previously been endorsed by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to endorse the recommendation for the official City flower "Statice Pervzii or The Everlasting ". AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was noted that the City Beautification Committee concurred in this recommendation. 7. A letter and report from Ray Grimes, Chairman of the Civil Defense Committee. Ordered received and filed. 8. A letter of appeal from Mr. Fred L. Ellis, 10009 Downey- Sanford Bridge Road, Downey, relative to Lot Split 0290. Mr. Goggin presented a report. Mr. Ellis informed Council he is willing to grant dedication of the 10' right of way on Parcel A; however, he would desire that the dedication be withheld for Parcel A, stating that he would be willing to sign an agreement to dedicate it as a future and private street, to be used when requested by the City. Mr. Spindel informed Council that Mr. Ellis might sign an encroachment agreement as a garage exists on Parcel A, removal of which from the public right of way would work a hardship at this time on Mr. Ellis, such agreement to be used if and when required by the City. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to uphold the Planning Commission's decision for the 10' dedication with Mr. Ellis' signing an encroachment agreement on Parcel A. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin 9. A letter of appeal from Mr. & Mrs. Blalock on Lot Split #291. Mr. Goggin reported the findings of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to deny the Planning Commission's decision and grant the Lot Split with the following conditions: Council Minutes 6/25/63 -2- 1719 1. That this approval is based upon an approved plot plan. Deviations or exceptions from said approved plot plan shall not be permitted without the approval of the City Planning Department. 2. That a description of each lot shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning De- partment. 3. That standard sidewalks four feet (4') in width shall be constructed throughout the entire ownership six inches (6 ") from the property line along the street frontage of Devenir Street, and to the standards of the Department of Public Works. 4. That separate sewers shall be constructed to each parcel. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin 10. A letter of appeal from Mr. Donovan D. Dudlext on Zone Exception Case #389 (3 -story apartment building in the 10400 block on Downey Avenue). Mr. S. T. Ziler, 7648 Cecelia, as an interested party, requested that the Council set the hearing on this case at the earliest night meeting. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that a hearing on Zone Exception #389 be set for 7:30 P.M., July 8, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. 11. A letter of appeal on Zone Exception Case #388 from Al Hoffman, 9023 Lubec, Downey. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a hearing be set on Zone Exception Case #388 for 7:30 P.M., August 12, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. 12. A letter from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli, regarding the County budget, advising that he will not vote favorably on the final budget until economies are effected which will substantially reduce the 22.8 cents contemplated tax increase. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the City Council support Supervisor Bonelli in his endeavor to lower the tax rate. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Mr. John Dennis, editor of the Southeast News, reported on a move to locate a medical college in the City of Downey, advising that at the present time Bill #1414 is in Sacramento which would affiliate the college with the University of California. The Supervisors have allowed the City to state publicly that the Rancho would make available approximately 18 -24 acres of land. It was recommended by Mr. Dennis that the City Council prepare a resolution in support of the location of the California College of Medicine in the Downey area. He added that this is a wonderful opportunity for the City to gain a facility of some importance to the area. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize preparation of a resolution in support of the location of the California College of Medicine as rec- ommended. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Council Minutes 6/25/63 -3- 1'720 The City Clerk reported she also had received a letter from the Downey Board of Realtors supporting the establishing of the California College of Medicine in Downey. Ordered received and filed. (13) A letter of complaint about the noise from the Lancer Lounge from Mr. & Mrs. Clifford D. Mohr. A report, as the result of ^ similar complaints, by the Police Department was submitted by Police Chief Ivan Robinson. The letter was referred to the City Attorney and Planning Department for further investigation to see if any further relief might be obtained for the residents. The City Clerk announced that the American Municipal Association conference is to be held August 10 -14 in Houston, Texas. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize any council member to attend with reasonable and necessary expenses provided. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6254.1 THERETO WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO A LICENSE TAX UPON PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PRODUCING OIL IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The ordinance was read by title only. The City Manager reported that this ordinance is based primarily upon the City of Los Angeles Code and it is believed it will provide an adequate base per batrel for oil produced within the City of Downey. Also, members of the Petroleum Industry concur that the fees are reasonably fair and justifiable. 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 that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8105 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FEES FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS The ordinance was read by title only. Mr. King reported that electrical fees are raised approximately 10 to 157. over the previous rate and that the basis for suggesting these raises is predicated upon the cost of operation and service to the builders and contractors. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -4- 1'7"21, 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, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ORDINANCE NO. Temple, Peavey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 8211 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FEES FOR PLUMBING WORK The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9247 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO LOT SPLITS The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1193 Temple, Peavey A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 27778, ACCEPTING THE_DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY BOND (QUILL DRIVE AND MORNING AVENUE) 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1193 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Council Minutes 6/25/63 -5- 1722 RESOLUTION NO. 1194 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP FOR A PORTION OF THE RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 156 ET SEQ. OF PATENTS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman .Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1194 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SELECTING MAJOR CITY STREET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY 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 Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1195 be adopted, de- laring Third Street from Paramount Blvd. to Brookshire & Woodruff Avenue rom Firestone Boulevard to Florence Avenue major City streets. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Sinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 67 (REGENTVIEW AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS) The resolution was read by title only. 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 that Resolution No. 1196 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING ROUTE ADOPTION FOR THE ROUTE 174 FREEWAY BE TERMINATED AT CENTRAL AVENUE AT THE PRESENT TIME. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -6- 1723 It was moved by Councilman .Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1197 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CREATING A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IM- PROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1097 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 Morton and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1198 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROOK - SHIRE AVENUE FROM FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TO MANATEE STREET The resolution was read by title only. 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 that Resolution No. 1199 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE DONOVAN STREET AND BIRCH - DALE AVENUE IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTIOd OF INTENTION NO. 1120 (AD 71) The resolution was read by title only. nt. Spindel submitted a summary of bids recommending that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sheets Construction Company. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the bid for A.D. #71, Donovan Street improvements, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sheets Construction Company on the unit price as bid, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Skinner, Morton, None Corbin Council Minutes 6/25/63 -7- Temple, Peavey 1724 It was moved by Councilman :Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading of Resolution No. 1200 be waived. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1200 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1201 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, 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 Resolution No. 1201 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. 1202 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CORRECT A CLERICAL ERROR IN ORDINANCE NO. 219 OF SAID CITY 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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1202 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin RESOLUTION NO. WS -346 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 ( #26096 - #26440 $104,475.23) (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 Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -346 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Council Minutes 6/25/63 -8- 1'725 RESOLUTION NO. WS -347 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 ( #10567 - #10767 $104,556.96) 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 -347 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote that the bid for Cash Contract #58, Fifth Street improvements, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Sheets Construction Company, at the unit price as bid, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #99, Paramount Boulevard between Third Street and Irwingrove Drive, it was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the bid be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Aggregate Con- struction Company, at the unit prices submitted in the proposal, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was reported by Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, that subsequent to the City Council's recommendation for the Department of Public Works to proceed with the engineering for Rutgers Avenue and Stanbridge Avenue to be improved through assessment district proceedings, it has been determined that additional costs arose. As a result of tests made by the Los Angeles County Road Department Test Laboratory, it is determined that a structural section over and above that which is now required of a residential area is recommended for these two streets, because of poor soil conditions in this area. The additional cost as a result of the 2' of base and excavation is estimated at approximately $2,300 for each street. It was proposed that the City might wish to contribute in the amount of $2300 for Rutgers Avenue, A.D. #17, and the same for Stanbridge Avenue, A.D. #98. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City's contribution in the amount of $2300 in improvement of Rutgers Street, A.D. #17. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Peavey NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Council Minutes 6/25/63 -9- 1726 It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the City's contribution in the amount of $2300 in the improvements of Stanbridge Street, A.D #98. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Peavey NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The Director of Public Works reported that, as requested by the City Council, a further investigation was made relative to the proposed assessment district on Puritan Avenue between Paramount Boulevard and Downey Avenue. There has been very little work on the petitions sent out to the various property owners, pending action from the City Council relative to possible City contributions. In addition to considerable development and action on two proposed streets where petitions have been seng out, there is also much improvement being done on other streets, and much discussion as to potential improvement of these streets with paving also. The entire area bounded by Adoree, Downey Avenue, Gardendale Street and Paramount Boulevard, requiring street widening, would require approximately $45,000 to complete the improvements. In many cases the existing improvements are not to a proper grade, and further, the exist- ing improvements have been constructed for many years and may begin to fail in the near future, making it necessary to perform additional construction or improvement to these streets. It should also be pointed out that the City has currently several assessment districts in progress and has completed several assessment districts, where even though the paving, or a portion of the paving, was existing, the property owners were required to pay the full cost of the improvements. In most of the later assessment districts where paving exists, however, the Council has authorized City contribution to cover incidental costs, and the owners would then be required to pay only the actual construction costs. It was therefore recommended that this policy be maintained. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to adhere to the past policy of not paying for paveouts until the City can set up a fund similar to the sidewalk revolving fund. It was reported that the property owners on the west side of Patton Road between Boyne Street and Albia Street have presented a petition signed by over 80% of the owners, requesting that curb, gutter, paving and driveway aprons be constructed adjacent to their property in accord- ance with the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the initiation of improvements on Patton Road, Downey Improvement Project #503. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was reported that more than 50% of improvements on the north side of Imperial Highway between Bellflower Boulevard and Dunrobin Avenue have been completed by the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalks and paving. It was requested that the Department of Public Works be authorized to mail notices to the remaining owners in this area requiring that the nec- essary offsite improvements be completed in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -10- 1 727 After discussion it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to take the matter under submission and that it be checked out to see if gas tax funds can be used. Mayor Pro - Tempore called a 5- minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 with roll call. PRESENT: Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that inasmuch as the north side of Imperial Highway between Bellflower Boulevard and Dunrobin Street had been improved, the remaining owners be required to complete improvements (curbs, gutters and sidewalks) in accordance with Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, under Cash Contract #102, and that paving be considered at a later date. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize reimbursement of weed abatement assessments to property owner at 9100 Florence Avenue, $13.25 and 13622 Downey Avenue, $13.10. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was recommended that the City Council consider authorization of construction of curb, gutter and paveout on the north side of Suva Street, to be financed from Gas Tax Funds, and the construction of sidewalk on the west side of Tweedy Lane adjacent to the subject property, in return for the dedication of the require$ right of way, with funds for the side- walk construction coming from the Street and Sidewalk Fund. Councilman Skinner suggested that it be ascertained if Tweedy Lane can be designated a major City street. It was moved by Councilman Peavey, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation to authorize improvements in return for the dedication of right of way at the northwest corner of Suva Street and Tweedy Lane. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was reported that a request had been submitted by property owners that they be reimbursed a proportion of the cost of construction of sewers at Fairford Avenue and Little Lake Road in proportion to benefits received by other property owners from these sewers. As the result of a summation of costs for the construction of sewers serving the properties in this area, it has been determined that a proportionate share of the cost to be charged to the owners on the east side of Fairford Avenue, north of Little Lake Road, amounts to $765.81. Of this cost it is rec- ommended that $653.05 be reimbursed to Shell Oil Companies or their assignees, and $112.76 be reimbursed to Mr. Murata or his assignees. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -11- 1728 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote to approve recommendation of the Director of Public Works to authorize reimbursement of funds to Mr. Murata and to Shell Oil Company. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Eeauey' .-. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The Director of Public Works requested authorization of an ordinance amending the Downey Municipal Code to eliminate the second day garbage pickup. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to take the matter under submission to report back on any savings to be gained by elimination of this second day pickup. After a summation of bids for a sweeper - pickup truck, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Downey Auto Center, in the amount of $10,869.48, and reject all other bids, and authorize the balance of funds to be obtained from other budgeted accounts by transfer in the amount of $1,369.48 as only $9500 had been budgeted for thispiece of equipment. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign agree- ments for allocation of funds for the fiscal year 1963 -64 with the .-� following organizations: Downey Civic Chorus, Downey Symphonic Society, Downey Art Museum, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, Downey Youth Band, and the Downey Emergency Hospital. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authcr ize the Mayor to sign the Joint Powers Agreement for lease of the Rancho Los Amigos Fire Station from the County of Los Angeles. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Chief Gain reported that the station will be taken over officially July 1, 1963. Mayor Pro - Tempore Peavey turned the meeting over to Councilman Skinner and left the Council Chamber before consideration of the next item on the agenda, that of A.D. #66, Parking District No. 1 for the Downtown Parking area. It was reported by the City Manager that in a letter from the City Attorney was outlined in detail the properties to be acquired for parking lots in Vehicle Parking District No. 1. The amounts to be required for the taking of each of the parcels are set forth below. Interest at 7% will be due upon each of the hereinafter set forth amounts from the date of the entry of the Interlocutory Judgment, which will be set forth after the amount, to the date the amount of money is deposited in court, or is paid directly to those persons entitled. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -12- 729 Pos+n_l XT_ Forbes property Grady property Fisher property Peavey property Walker property Sebek property Amount of Principal Interest Date $ 70,000.00 65,000.00 128,000.00 27,000.00 93,000.00 30,000.00 TOTAL $413,000.00 March 21, 1963 March 21, 1963 March 21, 1963 February 11, 1963 March 21, 1963 March 21, 1963 It was again emphasized that in advancing this money to Vehicle Parking District No. 1 (Assessment District No. 66) this does not actually consti- tute any expenditure of General Funds for the Parking District. It is merely an advance to the Parking District for the purpose of acquisition of land. Said monies advanced will be reimbursed from the District, in accordance with the provisions of the 1943 Parking District Act. Upon the authority to advance this money, actual vouchers will be included in the warrants for the July 8 meeting for payments to the owners on or before July 15, 1963. Letters will also be mailed to the property owners, dated June 25, 1963, advising them of Council action and officially giving them sixty days to have their tenants vacate the premises. Time table set forth by the engineers, which we will endeavor to adhere to in an affort to have these parking lots in operation for the Christmas Season, is set forth as follows: June 25, 1963 - Approval of land acquisition by City Council July 8, 1963 - City Council approval of plans and specifications for demolition of buildings, and authority to advertise for bids July 22, 1963 - Open bids for demolition July 23, 1963 - Award bid on demolition August 19, 1963 -(Not later than) - Start construction on demolition September 20, 1963 -- Contract for demolition completed August 12, 1963- Approve plans and specifications for construction of parking lots and authorize adertising for bids September 2, 1963 - Open bids for construction September 9, 1963 - Award bid for construction September 23, 1963 - Start construction NoVaimber 29, 1963 - Complete construction The schedule is subject to the acquisition of the land for the parking area by the middle of August, 1963, as well as allowing for weather condi- tions for the construction schedule to proceed as planned. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -13- r-- 1734 Council action requested in order to proceed with this program is for authority to withdraw an investment in the amount of $300,000.00 ($100,000.00 from Bank of America, invested May 25, 1963, and $200,000.00 from Security -First National invested May 28, 1963, and authority to transfer said $300,000.00 to Vehicle Parking District No. 1, subject to repayment under the 1943 Parking District Act. The balance in the Vehicle Parking Fund of $126,910.48, with transfers as requested, will provide sufficient funds for the acquisition of land and interest pay- ments. Mr. King also reported that the Parking Place Commission meeting minutes included a recommendation that the City Council advance whatever funds necessary (approximately $300,000.00) for the acquisition of the properties as listed above. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize withdrawal of investments of $300,000.00 as specified in Item #5 of the City Manager's Report. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to approve the time table as outlined in Item #5 of the City Manager's Report for acquisition of properties for the Downey Parking District #1. AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Peavey The City Manager was instructed to forward a letter advising the Parking Place Commission of the action taken by City Council relative to the Vehicle Parking District No. 1, A.D. #66. Mayor Pro - Tempore Peavey resumed the chair. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to renew the jail contract with the City of South Gate, cost for male prisoners to be $4.20 per day; cost for female prisoners to be $5.00 per day plus $2.06 an hour for a matron. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, MortD n, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize paving on Downey Avenue in the area where curb and gutter have been voluntarily constructed, at the estimated cost, including paving through the westerly side of the inter- section of Puritan Street and Downey Avenue in the amount of $1,000.00. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None �. ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to set a hearing on Planning Resolution #81, Zone Change #97, A. Loewy, Lakewood and Cecilia, for 7:30 P.M., July 8, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -14- 1731 It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to set a hearing on Planning Resolution #82, General.. Plan Map, for 7:30 P.M., August 12, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. It was reported that the results of a traffic study made on Alameda Street showed that the average daily traffic on this street easterly of Paramount Boulevard was approximately 3900 cars. In com- parison, traffic studies of the downtown area indicated a flow of traffic on the various streets from 1500 to 4500 cars per day. This would indicate that the traffic flow on Alameda Street is excessively high. It should also be pointed out that normal traffic on a residential type street does not exceed a capacity of 800 cars per day. The Plan- ning Commission has in the Master Plan adopted Alameda Strett between Paramount Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard as a residential collector street. Since the City Council has authorized the construction of pavement adjacent to curb constructed easterly of this property, they may also wish to consider authorizing City expenditure to construct the paving adjacent to property located at 8022 Alameda Street. The estimated cost of this construction is approximately $250.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to improve Alameda Street with City forces. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Morton, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The Director of Public Works was directed to check on whether or not Alameda Street can be designated as a major City street. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and so ordered to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for renewal of health services with the County Health Department. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City Attorney be instructed to review the sanitation ordinance relative to fly abatement. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Temple, Morton, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The City Manager reported on various miscellaneous contracts due for renewal at this time. Councilman Morton inquired if these had been advertised for bid. When answered in the negative, Councilman Morton requested advertising for bids for renewal of the miscellaneous contracts, to be presented at the next meeting. Mayor Pro Tem so ordered, that the following contracts be advertised for bid: radio maintenance, City Hall rubbish pickup, gasoline dispensing, auto towing and storage, and car wash. Bill Goggin, Assistant Planning Director, submitted a report on Zone Change Case #95, W. Paige, cEn tral parcel, of which case the easterly and westerly parcels had been approved as Zone Exception #375. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote: Council Minutes 6/25/63 -15- 1"732 WHEREAS, pursuant to an application for zone change and a hearing thereon, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey approved an application for the zone change described in Zone Case #95 and recom- mended to the City Council that said zone change from R -1 to R -3 be approved; and r-. WHEREAS, the opponents to said zone change appealed to the City Council, and the City Council, after the hearing thereon, referred the matter to the Planning Commission for a recommendation as to conditions which would be attached to development of the property under a zone exception; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made such report to the City Council on the center property as described in Plot Plan and elevation submitted by Mr. W. Paige. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY finds that the granting of Zone Change Case #95 as to that property described in the plot plan and elevation submitted by Mr. W. Paige is not necessary to carry out the general purpose of Chapter l of Article IX of the Downey Municipal Code and that the same be denied for the following reasons: 1. Creation of an R -3 and P zone at the location of the subject property will constitute a breakdown of the R -1 zoned property. 2. Property is subject to development for multiple dwelling pur- poses under a plan other than permitted under the regular R -3 zoning. 3. Rezoning of the subject property from R -1 to R -3 and P consti- tutes an intrusion of an incompatible use of property into a residential neighborhood. 4. An R -3 zoning in this area would create traffic conditions not compatible with the surrounding streets and uses. 5. The R -3 zoning would adversely affect the adjoining property and would not be compatible with the general comprehensive plan if developed under restrictions applicable to the R -3 zoning. BE IT FURTHER FOUND BY THE DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL that a zone exception be granted for the property designated in the plot plan and elevation submitted by Mr. W. Paige for the center portion of that property described in Zone Case #95; that such zone exception be designated Zone Exception Case #375; that such zone exception be granted on the basis that it meets the conditions, requirements and findings of Section 9130.2 of the Downey Municipal Code and the City Council so finds, and that the same be subject to and granted upon the conditions contained within the recommendation of the Planning Commission dated June 18, 1963, said conditions are as follows: 1. That this approval is based upon an approved plot plan and elevation dated June 4, 1963. Deviations or exceptions from said approved plot plan and elevation shall not be permitted without the approval of the City Planning Commission. 2. That the permitted structure shall not exceed two (2) stories of thirty -five feet (35') in height. 3. That the permitted structure shall not be erected closer than fifteen feet (15') to the public right -of -way, and the setback area shall be landscaped and permanently maintained, except for the driveway opening. 4. That twenty feet (20') shall be dedicated for the widening of Telegraph Road, and to the standards of the Department of Public Works. 5. That vehicular and pedestrian right of ingress and egress to Cedartree Road over the southerly 117' of the ownership shall not be permitted and all ingress and egress shall be taken from Telegraph Road. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -16- 1733 6. That curbs, gutters and paveouts shall be constructed along the entire frontage of Telegraph Road, and to the standards of the Department of Public Works. 7. That standard sidewalks five feet (5') in width shall be installed six inches (611) from the property line along the entire frontage of Telegraph Road, and to the standards of the Department of Public Works. 8. That grading plans shall be approved by the Departments of Public Works and Building and Safety. 9. That parking and driveway areas shall be constructed and permanently maintained in conformance with Section 9127 of the Downey Municipal Code. 10. That a solid masonry wall not less than five feet six inches (5'6 ") nor more than six feet (61) in height above the finished grade shall be erected and permanently maintained along the westerly, southerly and easterly property lines, except for the most northerly fifteen feet (15') adjacent to Telegraph Road. Where there is an existing wall along the property line the required walls shall be con- structed as outlined in Section 9126.43 of the Downey Municipal Code. 11. That no signs shall be permitted other than those which are permitted in the R -3 zone. 12. That a sewer shall be connected to a main line, and to the standards of the Department of Public Works. AYES:, 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The City Manager reported that the City of Los Angeles is suggest- ing that a study of the various phases of cooperation feasible between all Fire Departments of Los Angeles County be instigated with a representative to serve on this committee to be appointed from each City Council, along with the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief and City Manager were instructed to contact adjacent cities and member cities of the mutual aid pact for further study and consideration and report to Council. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to adopt the proposed policy as set up by the Director of Public Works for providing matching funds for voluntary sidewalk construction, as follows: 1. That the City pay on -half of the cost of sidewalk construction, provided that construction is completely voluntary and not required by any action of the Planning Commission, by Ordinance No. 161, or by State Law, and that the sidewalk to be constructed is on streets leading to schools or on major and heavily traveled arterials. 2. That the City contributions be based on the established cost of one -half the actual sidewalk construction - not including extraordinary grading, removal of obstructions, such as walls, shrubbery, etc. 3. In order to make the operation of this fund practicable, it is recommended that a flat rate of 25r,, per square foot be established as 507. of the estimated cost of sidewalk construction, and that any property owner desiring to take advantage of the City participation for, same, pay into the Street and Sidewalk Fund his share of the construction costs, and then the City will pay the contractor the total construction costs from this fund. r Council Minutes 6/25/63 -17- 1' 4. In some cases, where dedication of right of way is required for the construction of the sidewalk in hazardous areas, the City may pay the entire cost of the construction of the sidewalk. 5. No allocations from this fund shall be made except by specific action of the City Council. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey DOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to authorize approval and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Downey and the Title Insurance and Trust Company, for services rendered by that company to the City. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was reported by the City Manager that a petition circulated on Dacosta Street for improvement of that area under assessment district pro- ceedings and signed by more than 60% of the property owners, had subsequently been protested out, terminating the work on the proposed improvements. It was requested that Council authorize a transfer of $1,704.73 from Unappro- priated Reserves to Account No. 14380 to cover a deficit in A.D. #76% Dacosta Street It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM TO ACCOUNT NO. $1,704.73 Unappropriated Reserves 14380 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin Reported on A.D. #54, Fontana Street, was the fact that upon completion of work performed on this street and final report having been made of the expenditures, assessments having been levied against the property owners, and recordation of assessment roll and billing for the assessments having been made, it was determined that all expenditures had not been included in the total summary of costs. Therefore, a deficit of $183.90 resulted and it was requested this amount be transferred from Account No. 2200 -3 to Account No. 14270. It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the following transfer of funds be authorized: AMOUNT $183.90 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 2200 -3 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin TO ACCOUNT NO. 14270 Temple, Peavey It was reported by the City Manager that the Parking Place Commission had unanimously agreed that the City should continue with its efforts to acquire property at the old post office site for municipal purposes or Council Minutes 6/25/63 -18- 1735 downtown parking. The City's request had already been submitted and further word is expected within the next few weeks in reply to this request. It was suggested that Congressman Del Clawson be contacted relative to the City's acquiring the old post office building. After a summation of bids for demolition of certain city build- ings between Second and Third Streets on La Reina Avenue, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the Lucas Wrecking Company in the amount of $2700.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #112, demolition of city -owned buildings, to the lowest and best bidder, Lucas Wrecking Company, 14037 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, in the amount of $2700.00, and that all other bids be rejected, and to authorize the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO $2700.00 operating Reserves 9- 2130 -381 AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was reported that of the 17 bids submitted for medical group insurance for city employees, only 2 met all specifications in full, one being Blue Cross, the other Western Life Insurance Company. After a review of all bids submitted, it was felt the bid submitted by California Physicians Service to be the best bid for the money. It was recommended that the Council reject all bids received and accept the ^ negotiated contract with California Physiet-ausService for the following rates: Employee only $ 8.38 Employee only and 1 dependent 17.90 Employee and 2 or more dependents 21.46 This bid retained the $50.00 deductible clause. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman-Morton and passed by the following vote to award the bid and accept the nego- tiated contract with California Physicians Service, as submitted, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin The City Manager requested authority to have July 3 and 5 as vacation days, being absent from the City from July 3 to July 8. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Skinner and passed by the following vote to grant the City Manager's request for July 3 and 5 as vacation time. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin It was requested by Councilman Morton that Fire Chief Robert Gain report on the current activities in the Fire Department. Councilman Morton congratulated the Fire Department and stated he had received mahy good reports on their personnel and work. Mayor Pro Tem Peavey reported briefly on the International Conference of Mayors he had recently attended. Council Minutes 6/25/63 -19- 1736 The Mayor Pro - Tempore, Hollis M. Peavey, then remarked it had been a great privilege and pleasure to have been on the City Council, and that he is very proud of the work they have done as well as with the proceed- ings of the Council. He reported he had sold his home and bought one in Laguna and that it was with a great deal of mixed emotion and was a very difficult decision that he submit his resignation, to become effective ..� as of noon, July 1, 1963, and he so moved and it was seconded with great reluctance that Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollis M. Peavey's resignation be accepted with deep regrets. Councilman Morton expressed his appreciation for having known Councilman Peavey on the City Council for a little over a year, stating that it had been a pleasure to have worked with him; that his many years of experience which he had had in back of him have many times helped Council; his counsel to Council has been helpful on many occasions. Councilman Morton told Councilman Peavey that he felt he has done a tremendously fine job all the way through the organization of the City and that he finds the fine hand print of Mr. Peavey more than any other councilman. He seems to have been dedicated and is a man who has been forthright, truthful, sincere, honest, and one who has learned a tre- mendous amount about a city government - -his wishes have always been to the betterment of the City of Downey. It is a great loss to all con- cerned and the City would not have reached the milestone it has today without his efforts and direction as perhaps no other citizen has done. Councilman Morton stated he has come to appreciate and love him as a man of high standing in the community ... a community that will have a severe loss. Councilman Morton conclm ded by saying that as they may not meet again, he,wished to make his comments at this time and that he feels very keenly that Councilman Peavey has done a tremendous service W the City... "May God go with you." Councilman Temple stated he goes entirely along with Councilman Morton's comments, that they reflect the spirit of the entire Council and that he will always remember Councilman'Peavey's time on the Downey City Council. Mr. King stated that for the past 62 years it has been a real sincere pleasure working with Councilman Peavey and that, frankly, in all his experience he has never seen a man more dedicated to good government than Councilman Peavey... the City will miss him. The following vote was taken on the motion, accepting the resignation of the Mayor Pro Tem: AYES: 3 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Peavey It was moved by Councilman Skinner, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the meeting be adjourned at 11:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., July 1, 1963, to the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Skinner, Morton, Temple, Peavey NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ^ ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin City Clerk �'Ma3or Pro - Tempore Council Minutes 6/25/63 -20-