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Minutes-11-09-64-Regular Meeting
2162 P. I .� MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 9TH, 1964 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., November 9, 1964, Mayor Thomas H. Morton presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen; Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Robison, Deputy Director of Civil Defense Loren Morgan, Deputy Chief of Police Robert Gain, Fire Chief Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Della Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend John Kreider, Faith Mennonite Church of Downey, delivered the invocation. Mayor Morton announced the passing of one of Downey's leading citizens, Mr. Isaac Shakarion, and stated that the City Council would adjourn in his memory. It was then requested by the Mayor that there be a moment of silent prayer in memory of this man. A plaque was presented to Mr. Ray Herman, member of the Personnel Advisory Board, serving from April 14, 1958 to November 9, 1964, who had tendered his resignation. He was commended for his outstanding community service and recognized for his valuable and distinguished service toward civic betterment. Council and the City Manager praised Mr. Herman and extended best wishes for the future. Mr. Herman Thanked Council and stated that he has never served with a finer group of men and that he will always remember those years. Mayor Stated that commendations were to have been presented to Ronald Crawford and Leslie Bleamaster for the great honor achieved by them during the Olympics in Tokyo, however these young men were unable to appear person- ally. The Mayor announced the time and place for the public hearing on the vacation of the alloy north of Stewart and Gray Road and asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavit of publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reviewed the case. There being no written and no oral comments or protests, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilmen Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed, RESOLUTION NO. 1472 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO EXISTING ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 14810 The revolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. Council Minutes - 11/9/64 -1- 2164 It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resplution No. 1472 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the time and place for the hearing on Planning Resolution #89, Zone Change #101, 7046 -7182 Stewart and Gray Road /Downey Community Hospital The CityiClerkerepliedeshethadL of the affidavit. affidavit of publication. Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, reviewed the Zone Change Case. Mayor Morton inquired if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied there were none. Speaking in opposition to Zone Change #101 were: Lucian Duerr, 7180 DePalma Robert Carter, 7146 DePalms Joseph Healy, 7154 DePalma Phillip Ortiz, 12432 Parrot E. B. Carmichael, 9503 Lavills Robert Kline, 7176 DePalms John Peccino, Norwalk (Property owned at 8556 Avon St.) Ray Adamowics, 10317 S. Newville Rodney V. Cogswell, 10019 Eirchdale Street, spoke in rebuttal, favoring the tone exception; It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 89, ZONE CHANGE #101) It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dicks son and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOESt 0 Councilmen: None ABSENTt 0 Councilmen: None The City Attorney read from the Downey Municipal Code, Section 9129.2. "Required Findings for Zone Change. In a change of sons proceedings it shall be shown (1) There are changed con - ditions since the existing zoning became effective to warrant other or additional zoning. (2) The proposed change of zononwill not adversely affect adjoining property as to value or precedent, and will not be detrimental to the area. (3) A change of zone will be in the interest or futherance of public health, safety and general welfare. (4) The approval of such change of zone will not adversely affect the Comprehensive Zoning Plan being prepared for the City or as adopted." It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Zone Change #101 meets the findings con- tained in Section 9129.2 of the Downey Municipal Code. Council Minutes - 11/9/64 -2- AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton P' G5 Mayor Morton announced the time and place for the public hearing on Planning Resolution #90, Zone Change #102 and asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavit of publication. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Griselle reviewed the case. Mr. Paul Yokota, property owner, stated that ttie Planning Commission had approved a zone change on only a portion of the property and that he feels it would be better to have the same zoning on the entire property. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote that the hearing be continued to 7 :30 P.M., December 14, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, to allow Mr. Yokota time to determine if he wishes to withdraw the request for zone change. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the hearing on Zone Change #104, Planning Resolution #91, and asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavit of publica- tion. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit. Mr. Griselle reviewed the case. Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive, representing applicant, spoke in favor of the zone change. There was no one speaking in opposition and there were no written com- ments or protests. it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Change #104, Planning Resolution #91 be closed. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 071" OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 91, ZONE CHANGE CASE #104) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further read- ing be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote thatZone Change #104 meets the findings con- tained in Section 9129.2 of the Downey Municipal Code. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton reported the time and place for hearing on an appeal to Zone Exception #513. Mr. Griselle reviewed the case. Council Minutes 11/9/64 -3- 2-1 G Speaking in favor of the zone exception was Mr. Wm. J. Zacker, Jr., 8320 - 30 Stewart and Gray Road. He stated that the sign in question was a pattern of the roof and really not a sign. No one spoke in opposition and there were no written comments or protests received. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman bickerson and passed by the following vote to grant the appeal and approve Zone Exception #513 as meeting the findings of Section 9130.2 of the Downey Municipal Code and to refer Zone Exception #513 to the Planning Commission for report. AXES: 3 Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 2 Corbin, Temple ABSENT: 0 None Mayor Morton announced the place for the hearing on DIP #519, Nods Street, relative to curb, gutter and driveway improvement on the north side of the street westerly of Old River School Road. All notices had been mailed and posted and affidavits of mailing and posting filed in the office of the City Clerk Mr. Spindel reported on the improvement project. There being no oral and no written comments or protests, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #519 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to direct the Director of Public Works to proceed with improvements under Chapter #27 for installation of curb, gutter and driveway on the north side of Nods Street westerly of Old River School Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mayor Morton announced the time for the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #520 relative to curb, gutter and driveway improvements on Cheyenne Avenue. Notices had been mailed and posted and affidavits of mailing and posting filed in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Spindel reported on the improvement project. There being no written and no oral comments or protest, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Downey Improvement Project #520 be closed. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to direct the Director of Public Works to proceed under Chapter #27 to install improvements at 8103 and 8111 Cheyenne Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilm axr.. Temple and so ordered that the minutes of the Council Meeting of October 27, 1964, be approved as written. Council Minutes - 11/9/64 .4- ;-'A 07 The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence: I. A letter of appreciation from Maxine Mock for courtesy in designation of a loading zone in front of her business located on Second Street. Accepted and filed. 2. A letter of appreciation from the Bank of Downey for quick action of the Downey Police Department in apprehending responsible for the robbery at their bank. Received the men and filed. 3. Letter addressed to the Southeast News with a copy directed to the City Mangger from Robert S. Brazelton, Chairman of the Citizens of Downey for Charter Government. The Mayor reported that letters had been sent to all members of the committee to promote the Mr. Brazleton. He remarked that the newspapersaswell asa the rcaommittee had done a magnificent job. 4. A statement from the City Attorney covering cost of filing and distribution of Amicus Brief in the case of Prival vs. Mooney in the amount of $50 to be paid M. Tellefson as the City of Downey's share. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to authorize payment of $50 as recom- mended by the City Attorney, AXES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson', Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 5. Letter of resignation from Ray T. Herman, member of the Personnel Advisory Board which had been withdrawn earlier. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to accept resignation of Mr. Herman with regret and forward appropriate letter. 6. A monthly report from the Downey Chamber of Commerce. Received and filed. 7. A letter from the Coordinating Council announcing a special show- ing of the film, "Perversion for-Profit" to which all City officials and civic leaders are being invited. Received and filed. (8 PM, Nov. 17.) 8. Letters from various cities with sample resolutions endorsing home rule, requesting the City of Downey to,adopt a similar resolution. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution supporting the stand taken by the City of Torrance and other cities relative to home rule. 9. An appeal from Robert F. Durkee to Zone Exception Case #521 with necessary $50 deposit. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Exception #521 for 7:30 P.M., December 14, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. 10. A letter of approval of Select System Map from the Division of Highways. Received and filed. 11. Quarterly report from the Downey Civic Chorus. Received and filed. Council Minutes - 11/9/64 -5- 21 12• Intritation from the Downey Unified School District to City Manager and Members of City Council to attend the open Thursday evening, 7 to 9, November 12,,at the Administrative Received and filed. P house on iniatrative site. 13, A letter from John W. Of Downs P Hollowell offering to sell to the City Street forathemaumVOf parcel at 8308 E. Second bonds. The City Manager reported that this was assessments result improvement continuing study of parkin requested was within the ag for the City of Downey; of the ppraia©d value of the r that the sale price property. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded b and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor or City Temple Manager to enter into escrow at the price offered for the property 8308 Second Street by Mr. Hollowell ity escrow expenses. , and that the city would share normal AYES: 4 Councilmen, NOES: 0 Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum, Morton ABSTAIN: Councilman: None ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin (left the room) 0 Councilman: None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer funds: P e of AMOUNT — $30,000 From: Unappropriated Reserves To: Acct. #g- (plus assessments 2000 -671 and escrow expenses not to exceed $31,500.00 AYES: NOES: 4 0 Councilmen :` Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum, Morton ABSENT: 1 Councilman: None Corbin A recess was declared by Mayor Morton with Council reconvening at 9 :15 P.M. with roll call, all members of Council present. Councilman Dunnum reported a request had been received from Mrs. Helen Howe of: 11445 Paramount Boulevard who has a parking problem in front of her property due to cars being parked by patrons of the Pink Carousel directly across the street from her property. RESOLUTION NO. 1473 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULATING PARKING ON PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD IN FRONT OF 11445 SOUTH PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD The City Attorney read the resolution in full, which prohibited parking at the subject address between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 6 :00 A.M. and the posting of appropriate signs. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1473 be adopted. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 11 /9/64 -6- r)_"� RESOLUTION N0. 1474 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI APPROVING GRANT DEED TO CHRYSLER CORPORATION. TY DOWNEY The resolution was read b Temple, seconded b Y Mt`.4orehs�en.It was moved b that Resolution Noy Councilman Dickerson and Y Councilman . 1474 be adopted. passed by the following vote AXES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Dickerson, Temple, Corbin ABSENT: Councilmen: None Dunnum 0 None Morton e RESOLUTION N0. 1475 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DOWNEY APPROVING STIPULATION IN WATER THE `F SUIT N The resolution was read in full by the City Attorney. by Councilman Temple, seconded b Y following vote that Resolution No.C1475ibeeadDickerson ad It was moved Passed by the AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Mottion ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None 0 Councilmen: None ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple' seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the ordinance be introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 1476 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE SOUTH - EASTERLY 20.00 FEET OF THE NORTHWESTERLY 62.00 FEET OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9900 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Spindel reported that the property owner at 9900 Lakewood Boulevard, in accordance with requirements of a lot split, dedicated additional street frontage for a service road. Due to an error in the legal description it has been discovered that a strip 20 feet too wide was dedicated. This causes the new building to be in the dedicated right of way. In order to alleviate the hardship on the property owner, it is recommended that the portion of street right of way dedicated by error, be vacated as soon as possible. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote thtt Resolution No. 1476 be adopted setting a hearing for 8 :00 A.M., November 24, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the Dowmy City Poll. Council Minutes - 11/9/64 -7- AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the encroachment into the right of way be permitted until determination is made upon the question of vacation of street frontage at 9900 Lakewood Boulevard. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -413 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 (#23255 - 423624 $113,526.18) (Payroll) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -413 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. WS -414 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 015954 - #16128 $920764.40) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -414 be adopted. .AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnuq:, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to accept the work completed under Cash Contract #132, tree removal at various locations, grant extension of 5 working days, and authorize filing of notice of completion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum,, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After a summation of bids it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #137, construction of parking lot at 2nd and LaReina Avenue, to John W. Tiedeman, in the amount of unit prices submitted; that the irregularity of the bid bond be waived, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 11/9/64 .8- ��-_At It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #149, water main in Telegraph Road, to the lowest and best bidder, Rogers Pipeline Construction Company, in the amount of the unit prices submitted and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid for Cash Contract #153, cleaning of palm trees on Rivas Avenue, to the lowest and best bidder, Mission Valley Tree Service in the amount of the lump sum bid of $2451, and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilman: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilman: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #156, miscellaneous repairs and grant authority to advertise for bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract #157 and grant authority to advertise for bids for remodeling of the Council Chambers. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None' It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to accept improvements under Cash Contract #131, Allengrove Street water main and authorize filing Notice of Comple- tion. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids and appropriate funds in the amount of $10,000 as follows, under Cash Contract #154 for the removal of trees at various loca- tions throughout the City: AMOUNT: $100000 From Unappropriated Reserves To Account #7130 -3 AYES: 5 Councilman: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to authorize execution of agreement for purchase of two parcels of tax delinquent property within the City of Downey in the vininity of Laureldsle and Downey Avenue at a cost of $1.00 per parcel plus $45.00 to $50.00 for advertising, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 11/9/64 -9- 21'72 The Director of Public Works suggested a p6licy for removal of ob- jectionable street trees and report. The Mayor recommended more time for study. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to take the matter of policy for tree removal under submission. It was moved and passed by the funds for paveout AMOUNT: $1,900 AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple following vote to authorize the following transfer of on Paramount Boulevard: From Account #13789 to Account No. 13788 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton Councilmen: None Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to authorize circulating of petitions for street lighting in the area bounded by Florence Avenue, Farm Street, Pangborn Avenue and Pico Vista Road. Mr. Spindel requested Council to consider the purchase of a new street sweeper to replace the existing machine which has required extensive overhauling. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorise replacement of Sweeper No. 4352 and the following transfer of funds: AMOUNT: $1500 From Unappropriated Reserves to Account No. 10 -621 AYES: 5 Councilman: Dickerson, Temple,. Corbin,.Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman.Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passdd by the following vote to authorise the Department of Public Works to send notices requiring curb, gutter and paving in accordance with Chapter #27 of the Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code, on Orisaba Avenue and Stewart and Gray Road. (Downey Improvement Project #523) . AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize transfer of funds toward con- struction of a 10' water main extension in Stonewood Shopping Center in the vicinity of the Broadway Department Store: AMOUNT $2500 From Account X68603 to Account No. 8607 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award bid for 50 litter baskets to Sargent - Sowell Company for total bid price of $653.12. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Dr. Ralph Christensen, head of the Downey Academy of Dentists, requested Council to approve holding a National Guard encampment in Downey sometime next spring. Dr. Christensen stated the camp will be held at a school site and school board approval has already been granted. The camp would consist of an emergency hospital with all communications, and related facilities. Its purpose is to educate interested people in Downey civil defense how this kind of facility would be operated. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to approve the request that the National Guard encampment be set up in the City of Downey as requested and that the Mayor formally request this in behalf of the Civil Defense. AYES: NOES: 5 0 Councilmen: Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None None It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered to approve holding of an open house on the 8th anniversary of the City, December 17, 19649 from 3 :00 to 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, with Councilmen and their wives officiating as hosts. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to authorise the City Manager to negotiate with the Downey Women's Club for matching funds for installation of sidewalks. Estimated costs for the entire project are $840. Mr. King reported that he would like approval to invite Richard Bud Carpenter, on behalf of the City Council, Citizens Advisory Tax Committee and other interested groups, to speak on problems of the State's pre- empting the areas of local government. So ordered. Afters summation of informal bids for drapery in the Council Chamber, it was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Caltex Draperies in the amount of $ 749. be rejected, authorizing transfer of funds as followed that all other bids AMOUNT: $749.84 From Operating Reserve to Account No. 9- 2130 -381. AYES: 5 Councilman: Dickerson, NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton A report on Data Processing was submitted to Council for study. Mr. A. C. Gabriel stated the report sets forth a 5 -year program illustrating a savings to the City and more efficient financial pro- cedures. The Cities of Compton and Buena Park, who have data processing, have agreed that the City of Downey officials may make a field -trip to view their operations. The City Attorney advised Council that the statute of limitations is about up on the suit filed in the matter of the Lucci property. It was suggested that if the present owner wishes reversion of scriage,' he be contacted in order to secure the proper'agreement,for if Council desires to take any action in this matter, it will have to move very quickly. It ws,s moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to place the matter on the agenda for the next Council Meeting and that qtr. G'riselle contact the property owner within the next day or an relative tp his desires as to future development of the property in question. Mr. Phillip Ortiz suggested that 100 acres of land located at Woodruff Avenue and Imperial Highway would provide a good site for hospital. Councilman Dunnum advised that she is sending a letter recommending that Demos Shakarian, son of the late Isaac Shakarian be appointed to fill the vacancy left by him on the Downey Nom- Profit Hospital Commission. Council Minutes - 11/9/64 -11- It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that a certificate of merit be prepared to be awarded (posthumously) to Isaac Shakarian for his service to the community. Councilman e-niple stated inasmuch as the City has already acquired some property for a hospital site, it would bd.:difficult at this time to back - track. Mayor Morton remarked he was heartened to see the overwhelming vote in favor of the City Charter which shows the interest of the people and is certainly a tremendous vote of confidence of the people as to how the City has been run since its inception. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at,_,10:45 F.M. in memory of the late Isaac Shakarian. n DELLA DQUE THOMAS H. MORTON City Cierk Mayor Council 2,tinutes - 11/9/64 -12-