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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 10TH, 1965
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. May 10, 1965, Mayor Scott E. Temple
presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance
Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning
LeGrande Leavitt, City Engineer
Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager,
Deputy Director of Civil Defense
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Dr. Wade Armstrong, Trinity Baptist Church of Downey, delivered the
invocation.
Mayor Temple announced the public hearing on Zone Exception #568 /Lot
Split IP472, Harry Boand, Jr., appealed by Mr. Boand.
Speaking in favor of the appeal were Mr -. Leslie Olson, representative
of applicant, 10022 Tristan Drive and applicant Harry Boand, Jr., 10340
Downey Avenue.
There being no further comments and no one speaking against the appeal,
it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered that the hearing on Zone Exception #568 (Lot Split #372) be closed.
Council requested Mr. Gri_selle to read the conditions which would be
imposed, should the appeal be granted. They were as follows:
1. This approval is based upon an approved revised plot plan and
elevation. Deviations or exceptions from said approved plot plan and
elevation shall not be permitted without the approval of the City Planning
Commission.
2. That this approval is for four (4), three (3) unit apartment
buildings with three (3) covered and two (2) open parking spaces on each
lot, subject to a lot split being approved for a division of the property
into four (4) lots.
3. That the permitted structures shall not exceed two (2) stories
or thirty -five feet (35') in height, and there shall be no windows in
the easterly walls of the second floor.
4. That the permitted structures shall not be erected closer than
fifteen feet (15') to the public right -of -way, and the setback areas
shall be landscaped and permanently maintained except for the driveway
openings.
5. That standard sidewalks five feet (5') in width shall be
installed six inches (6 ") from the property line along the entire
frontage of Brookshire Avenue and that street trees or planted tree
wells shall be installed, and to the standards of the Department of
Public Works.
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6. That grading plans shall be approved by the Department of Public
Works and Building and Safety.
7. That parking and driveway areas shall be constructed and perma-
nently maintained in conformance with Section 9127 of the Downey Municipal
Code.
8. That no trash receptacles or storage shall be maintained in the
required parking spaces or driveways.
9. That ingress and egress easements for driveway and parking pur
poses between Lots #1 and 02 and Lots #3 and #4 shall be recorded with
the Los Angeles County Recorder and copies filed with the Planning
Department.
10. That a solid masonry wall not less than five feet six inches
(5'6 ") nor more than six feet (6') in height above the finished grade
shall be erected and permanently maintained along the easterly property
line. Where there is an existing wall along the property line the re-
quired wall shall be constructed 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 all lights used to illuminate any portion of buildings,
signs, open spaces, or parking area shall be so arranged as to not
reflect the light directly on any adjacent properties or public right -of-
way.
13. That street lights shall be installed, and to the standards of
the Department of Public Works.
Mr. Griselle stated that Condition #10 had been subsequently amended
to read:
10. That a solid masonry wall not less than five feet six inches
(5'6 ") nor more than six feet (6') in height above the finished grade
shall be erected and permanently maintained along the easterly, northerly
and southerly property lines, excluding the westerly fifteen feet (15') of
the northerly and southerly property lines. Where there is an existing wall
along the property line the required wall shall be constructed as outlined
in Section 9126.43 of the Downey Municipal Code.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson to
grant the appeal on the conditions stated, including the amendments, and
refer to the Planning Commission for report back to Council.
A resident of Bell who owned property in the area adjacent to the
property in question in Zone Exception #568 /Lot Split #372 inquired what
effect the zone exception would have on his property and was informed that
the zone exception involves only the property of the applicant, Mr. Harry
Boand, Jr.
Mayor Temple then asked for the vote on the motion:
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple
NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton (Stated it is a deviation from the
ABSENT: 0 None General Plan and until the General Plan
is amended, he feels a zone exception is
not the proper procedure.)
Mayor Temple announced the time and place for the hearing on Planning
Resolution No. 93 for in -lieu payment in the Downtown Parking iiistrict, and
inquired if there were any written protests.
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6. That grading plans shall be approved 'by the Department of Public
Works and Building and Safety.
7. That parking and driveway areas shall be constructed and perma-
nently maintained in conformance with Section 9127 of the Downey Municipal
Code.
8. That no trash receptacles or storage shall be maintained in the
required parking spaces or driveways.
9. That ingress and egress easements for driveway and parking pur-
poses between Lots #1 and 4#2 and Lots #3 and #4 shall be recorded with
the Los Angeles County Recorder and copies filed with the Planning
Department.
10. That a solid masonry wall not less than five feet six inches
(5'6 ") nor more than six feet (6') in height above the finished grade
shall be erected and permanently maintained along the easterly property
line. Where there is an existing wall along the property line the re-
quired wall shall be constructed 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 all lights used to illuminate any portion of buildings,
signs, open spaces, or parking area shall be so arranged as to not
reflect the light directly on any adjacent properties or public right -of-
way.
13. That street lights shall be installed, and to the standards of
the Department of Public Works.
Mr. Griselle stated that Condition #10 had been subsequently amended
to read:
10. That a solid masonry wall not less than five feet six inches
(5'6 ") nor more than six feet (6') in height above the finished grade
shall be erected and permanently maintained along the easterly, northerly
and southerly property lines, excluding the westerly fifteen feet (15') of
the northerly and southerly property lines. Where there is an existing wall
along the property line the required wall shall be constructed as outlined
in Section 9126.43 of the Downey Municipal Code.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson to
grant the appeal on the conditions stated, including the amendments, and
refer to the Planning Commission for report back to Council.
A resident of Bell who owned property in the area adjacent to the
property in question in Zone Exception #568 /Lot Split #372 inquired what
effect the zone exception would have on his property and was informed that
the zone exception involves only the property of the applicant, Mr. Harry
Boand, Jr.
Mayor Temple then asked for the vote on the motion:
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple
NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton (Stated it is a deviation from the
ABSENT: 0 None General Plan and until the General Plan
is amended, he feels a zone exception is
not the proper procedure.)
Mayor Temple announced the time and place for the hearing on Planning
Resolution No. 93 for in -lieu payment in the Downtown Parking District, and
inquired if there were any written protests.
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The City Clerk replied she had received a petition with 15 signatures
protesting the in -lieu payments set forth in Planning Resolution No. 93.
The City Clerk read the petition.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered that the petition be received and filed.
The City Manager gave a brief resume of how and why the parking
in -lieu payments were being proposed.
Mr. Griselle stated that.this proposal would allow flexibility in
the downtown area for development at some time in the future.
Mr. S. T. Ziler, 7648 Cecilia, speaking for the Realty Board, Building
& Contractors Association, and the Downey Chamber of Commerce, reviewed
actions taken during the past few years recommending moves to further the
downtown development, and he stated that these organizations are in favor
of Planning Resolution No. 93 for parking in -lieu payment.
Mrs. Bea Axton, Downey Board of Realtors; Mr. Leslie Olson of the
Building & Contractors Association, stated they were highly in favor.
Mr. Wendell Wiser, 11215 Woodruff, suggested that a study of the park-
ing in other commercial areas be made.
Mr. Frank Beckner, 8540 Byers, requested a continuation of the hearing
in order that all property owners in the area might be fully informed.
It was moved by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Dickerson
that the hearing be closed.
A discussion followed relative: to continuing the hearing, and Councilman
Morton withdrew his motion, Councilman Dickerson, his second to the motion.
It was then moved by Councilman Dunnum, and seconded by Councilman
Dickerson that the hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M., June 14, 1965, in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Messrs. John W. Pyle, 11027 -29 Downey Avenue andlAran Beckner reit-
erated that some of the property owners had not been notified and had no
information as to what had been taking place concerning the Downtown Parking
.District in -lieu payment, etc.
Mayor Temple asked for the vote on the motion:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that the owners of property as shown on the last
assessment roll within the assessment district for the Downtown Parking
District be notified of the public hearing by regular mail.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Temple announced the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No.
525, improvement for installation of curb, gutter and sidewa�ks at several
locations on Imperial Highway between Downey Avenue and Lake ood Boulevard
under Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California
at an estimated cost of $3,600.00.
There were no written protests.
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Guadalupe Baron, 11002 Guard Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, owner of
property at 8605 Imperial Highway, requested information relative to the
cost, manner of bidding and payment. His questions were answered by the
Director of Public Works.
Mr. Charles Garner, 8339 East Imperial Highway, stated he had had an
agreement with the County before the City was incorporated under which he
received a payment for dedication and was also to have curbs installed;
however, the curbs had never been constructed. He requested Council to
check this out through the county records and see if a reimbursement or
settlement might be made for this omission on their part.
Mr. Spindel explained the Select System to Mr. Garner and Council
policy authorizing matching funds for sidewalks in this system of streets.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and so ordered that the hearing on D.I.P. No. 525 be closed.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum
and passed by the following vote to authorize Director of Public Works to
proceed with D.I.P. No. 525, Imperial Highway between Downey Avenue and
Lakewood Boulevard, under Chapter #27 of the D9ll Improvement Act of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and to review the
case at such time as it is up for confirmation of assessment.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Temple announced the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 526
for improvements adjacent to the property located at 9532 Telegraph Road for
curb, gutter and sidewalks under Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911
of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the affidavit of posting.
The City Clerk replied she had the affidavit of posting. It was ordered re-
ceived and filed.
Mrs. Lewis T. Nutt, 9532 Telegraph Road, requested permission to delay
installation of sidewalks until such time as her property is improved.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered that the':hearing`beclosed on D.I.P. No. 526, 9532 Telegraph Road.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to
proceed under Chapter 27 for installation of curb, gutter and delaying side-
walk construction until such time as the property at 9532 Telegraph Road is
improved (D.I.P. #526).
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
An informal hearing was held on the Weed Abatement Program for 1965
with approximately one -half of the City having been sent "Notice to Clean
Premises ".
There being no protests or comments, it was moved by Councilman
Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to
authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the Weed Abatement
Program as scheduled.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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Mr. Spindel reported there had been quite a few requests for installation
of a traffic signal at Barlin Avenue and Imperial Highway, with the Traffic
Engineering Section subsequently studying this request. Their report indicates
that, at the present time, the intersection in question does not meet the
warrants for expenditure of State Gas Tax Funds for this installation.
ing:
Speaking in favor of installation of the traffic signal were the follow-
Cobell Daniel, 12711 Barlin Avenue - Mr. Daniel presented letters from
Harry Boand and Lucille Sandy in favor.
Received and filed.
Mrs. Betty Rupp, 12724 Barlin Avenue
Harry Elman, 8710 E. Imperial Highway
Stephen G. Skinner, Jr. 2270 Fallbrook, owner of property at 8700 Barlin Ave.
Harley Wood, 8721 E. Imperial Highway (Manager of LaRue Apartments)
James Passarelli, 8740 -42 -44 Barlin Avenue
Councilman Morton suggested that a check be made with the county to see if,
after work is done on this type installation of traffic signal, the city might
be reimbursed through State Gas Funds.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered to further study this location for traffic signal to budget study time.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
so ordered that the minutes of April 27, 1965, be approved as written.
Mayor Temple declared a 10- minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:50 PM
with roll call, all members of Council being present.
The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence:
1. Monthly report from the Downey Chamber of Commerce. Received and filed.
2. Excerpt from "Changing Times" from Downey Savings and Loan Association.
Received and Filed.
3. Letter from Assured Income Association regarding property at the south-
west corner of Second and Myrtle Streets with an offer to the City to buy this
property for parking use. The matter had been referred to the Parking Place
Commission for study.
4. Report from Los Angeles Metropolitan Traffic Association. Received
and filed.
5. Financial Report from the Downey Museum of Art. Received and filed.
6. Report from the nominating committee of the Independent Cities.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin,,seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
so ordered to reaffirm designation of delegates from the City of Downey to the
Independent Cities with Councilman Dunnum as the delegate and Councilman Morton
the alternate delegate.
7. A letter from the International Conference of Building Officials
urging favorable consideration for the attendance of Ray Lake, Director of
Building, at the 43rd Annual Business Meeting to be held in Phoenix, Arizona,
October 18 -22, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize the attendance of the Directot of
Buitaing to attend the Annual Business Meeting of the International Conference
of Building Officials in Phoenix, Arizona, October 18 -22, with reasonable and
necessary expenses allowed.
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8. A letter from City Attorney Royal M. Sorensen, relative to procedures
to be followed relating to the dissolution of the Park and Recreation District.
Received and filed.
9. A reply from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control acknowledging
receipt of Council's protest against the issuance of an alcoholic beverage license
to the applicant for 12254'k South Paramount Boulevard to whom a copy of the pro-
test had been sent, and advising that should a hearing be held, the City will be
notified of the date, time and place. Also, the letter stated that if applicant,
upon denial, does not request a hearing, the denial becomes final and no further
advice will need be sent to the City.
10. A letter from the Assured Income Corporation requesting an extension of
the left turn bay now serving the post office and bank immediately left of 8050
Florence Avenue.
It.was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered to refer this matter to the Traffic Committee for study.
11. A request from the Water Advisory Board via Mr. Dewain R. Butler,
Chairman, for re- alignment of Woodruff Avenue northerly of Firestone Boulevard
in order to eliminate a serious traffic bottleneck and hazard. The matter was
referred to the Director of Public Works.
12. A letter from Mr. Dewain R. Butler, Chairman of the Water Advisory Board,
requesting amendment in Section 2475 of the Downey Municipal Code, setting forth
powers and duties of the Water Board, and using the word "regulate" instead of
"advise" at the beginning of Section No. 2475.
Councilman Morton suggested that the matter be referred to the City Attorney.
It was so ordered.
13. A request from C. J. Kiefer, Chief,Industrial Planning, Space and Informa-
tion Division of North American Aviation, Inc., requesting that a portion of
Margaret Street west of Patton Road be designated a one -way street.
Mr. Spindel reviewed the matter for Council, stating it has been requested for
employees who will commence occupancy of North American Aviation's new building
the first of June, and recommended that the following ordinance be introduced at
this time in order to become effective at the time of opening of the new building.
If desired, further consideration may then be given before the ordinance is adopted.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SUBSECTION 3130.1b
RELATING TO ESTABLISHING ONE -WAY STREETS (MARGARET STREET)
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Dickerson 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 the ordinance be introduced.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
14. A letter of resignation from Deputy City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer,
effective June 18, 1965. Ordered filed.
15. A petition with 14 signatures requesting sidewalks leading to the
pedestrian overpass over the Santa Ana Freeway having Rives from Telegraph
Road to Brookpark Road and Smallwood Avenue and Birchcrest Street to Brookpark
Road declared main arteries to the overpass, be considered on a matching fund
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
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 -438 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications for SS
Project No. 42, Bellflower Boulevard, Imperial Highway to Foster Road, and
authorize advertising for bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
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 approve plans and specifications for SS
Project No. 74, Imperial Highway, et al., and grant authority to advertise
for bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After bid summation, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by
Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote to award the contract
for Cash Contract SS# 92, Unit 3, Tweedy Lane and Suva Street to the lowes t
and best bidder, Sully Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of the unit
prices shown in the bid proposal, and reject all other bids.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Mr. Spindel reported that estimated cost of acquisition of right of way
at Paramount Boulevard, west side, south of Cole Street, is more than the
cost of improvements and recommended that Council authorize the expenditure
of $1,900.00 from Account No. 13789 to Miscellaneous Paveouts Account #13788.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize appropriation of funds for improve-
ment of Paramount Boulevard, west side, south of Cole Street in SS Project
No. 95 and authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$1,900.00 13789 13788
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman
approve specifications for Cash
for 1965 and grant authority to
AYES: 5 Councilmen:
NOES: 0 Councilmen:
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen:
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton to
Contract No. 143, Weed Abatement Program
advertise for bids.
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
None
None
After bid summation for SS Project No. 104, modification of traffic
signals and median island at Lakewood Boulevard and Bellflower Boulevard
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and installation of traffic signals and highway safety lighting at Lakewood
Boulevard and Cleta Street, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by
Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award the contract
to the lowest and best bidder, Electric and Machinery Service Company, in
the amount of $26,585.00 and advance $11,518.00 to the project to cover the
State's share of the improvement at Lakewood Boulevard and Cleta Street.
(Advance to be to Account #16018.)
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to authorize transfer of funds for construction
of 20" water main in Stonewood Center, Cash Contract #160, as follows:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$16,000.00 8602 8612
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
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 improvements completed
under Cash Contract #157 -A for the Council Chambers Remodeling.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash
Contract #158 -A, public works wash and grease rack shed.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin
and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Public Works
to proceed with Chapter #27 for sidewalk construction for Downey Improvement
Project #529, Florence Avenue between Paramount Boulevard and Orizaba
Avenue for an estimated cost of $260.00.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
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 authorize matching funds for construction of
sidewalks adjacent to 9329, 9409, 9419 and 9429 Cecilia Street, Matching
Funds Project No.'s 58, 59, 60 and 63.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
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 matching funds for construction of
sidewalks at 8659 Meadow Road, MF Project No. 61, in the estimated amount
of cost to the City of $50.00.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for construction
of sidewalks for MF Project No. 62, 11500 Lakewood Boulevard, in an estimated
cost to the City of $270.00.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for construction of
sidewalks at 9550 Tweedy Lane for MF Project No. 64 in the estimated cost
to the City of $60.00.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize reimbursement of $11.75 to
Gregory C. Loya which amount was charged in error for weed abatement at
13330 Bixler for charges for discing during the 1963 Weed Abatement Program.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize transfer of funds as follows for
purchase of a new traffic counter and new sewage pump:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$700.00 Operating Acct. 2600 -3, 9- 694 -3, Special Equipment
Materials & Service
1100.00 Operating Acct. 5040 -3, 9- 694 -3, Special Equipment
Pumping Station Maintenance
By transferring the money into a Capital Outlay account the equipment then
can be placed on a normal replacement schedule.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for
clarification of accounts on Cash Contract #138, water line construction,
Suva Street westerly of Tweedy Lane:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$3,000.00 8610 8600 -1
3,000.00 8603 8610
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote to approve installation of safety lights
at various locations throughout the City:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum
and passed by the following vote to authorize exchange of improvements for
right of way on Tweedy Lane between Dinsdale Avenue and DaCosta Street with
funds to be budgeted in the amount of $5,000.00 from 186.1 Gas Tax Funds.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
In order to expedite the construction of a water main project at
Stonewood Shopping Center, request was made for Council to waiver the
requirement calling for a ten -day advertising notice for purchase of
material which the City is to supply for this project.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote that pursuant to the provisions in Section
1211 of the City Charter, Council waive the requirement of publishing
notice and calling for bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
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 award contract on the informal bid submitted,
to the lowest and best bidder for Purchase Contract No. 138, to the American
Pipe and Construction Company, and that all other bids be rejected. (Bid to
be on unit price as bid)
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After summation of bids for heating and air conditioning the accounting
division in the Water Building, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded
by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award the bid to
Hendey Engineering in the amount of $4,141.00, the lowest and most qualified
bid, and that all other bids be rejected.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple
NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$4,141.00 1 -611 1 -699
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple
NOES: I Councilmen: Morton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. King reported that the City of Downey sold to Downey Towers on
an installment agreement of sale contract, four parcels located in the
area known as Margaret Court. The buyers have cleared and now have title
to three of these parcels, and there remains an unpaid balance of
$6,590.22 on the fourth parcel.1 Downey Towers has agreed to sign a
release for the purchase of this property upon receipt of $3,509.78,
which is amount paid by Downey Towers to the City on the 4th parcel,
excluding interest, with title being retained by the City.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote to approve payment of warrant in amount
of $3,509.78 and authorize following transfer of funds:
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AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$3,509.78 Unappropriated Surplus 9- 2000 -671
Councilman Corbin absented himself from the Council Chamber.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
Councilman Corbin returned to the Council Chamber.
The. City.: -)Maria ger presented the preliminary 1965 -66 municipal budget,
after which he introduced Mr. Orbrey Duke, President of the Downey Employees
Association. The City Manager recommended setting a budget hearing for the
meeting of May 25, 1965. The Mayor so ordered.
Orbrey Duke presented Council with copies of recommendations from the
Employees Association for additional fringe benefits and salary increase,
together with salary surveys which had been made of comparable surrounding
cities.
Reports from the Planning Commission in re: hospital site zoning and
alley south of Dinwiddie were presented to Council by the Director of
Planning, Sherman Griselle. No action necessary.
The City Manager submitted the Rees plan for twelve separate Senatorial
Districts which was presented in Sacramento on May 4 and stated that inasmuch
as it varies considerably from the proposed Senatorial District previously
studied and adopted by the City Council, it is believed the proposal should
be given further study.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and
so ordered to reaffirm the original plan proposed by the City of Downey for
Senatorial Reapportionment and follow up on future developments.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so
ordered to adopt a policy of preference to Downey of hiring youth of Downey
for part -time and summer employment.
Pursuant to the request of Councilman Morton, a sketch showing the excess
right of way now owned by the Division of Highways in the vicinity of the
San Gabriel Freeway southerly of Florence Avenue was submitted to Council.
The Division of Highways has been in contact and have assured the City that it
will have first choice on acquisition of any of the excess property; however,
it is the policy and the law probably requires that cities will have to pay at
least what the Division of Highways paid for acquisition of the property.
The City Manager was directed to arrange a field trip to the area.
Permission was requested to authorize the City Librarian, Mrs. Ruth Miller,
to attend the American Library Association Conference in Detroit, Michigan
July 4 - 10, 1965, with reasonable expenses allowed. Sufficient funds are
available in the library budget for this purpose. Since it has been the policy
that department heads be allowed a conference every other year, the matter was
held for further study as to the need for representation at this American
Library Association Conference. (Many of the library's books are purchased
during this conference, it was stated by Councilman Temple.)
It was recommended that Don Robison be authorized to attend a Citil
Defense meeting May 25 - 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. No action was taken in
vikew of the fact a conference had been attended in Colorado Springs, Colorado
the previous year.
Mr. King.reported that the City of Downey had submitted its report to
the American Society for Public Administration for the 1965 City Administrative
Achievement Award. Copies were submitted to each councilman.
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Mr. Wendell Wiser, 11215 Woodruff Avenue, stated he was disappointed that
Don Robison was not sent to the Civil Defense Conference. Further, he in-
quired about the progress on various studies, in particular Woodruff and
Firestone traffic study in lieu of opening of the Broadway Department Store
and the encroachments on sidewalk areas.
Mr. Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported that there were dis-
cussions on these matters at the last Traffic Committee meeting; however,
.—k too many items were on the agenda to be handled properly and this matter
was one held over for a special meeting in the very near future.
Councilman Morton added that the report of the Special Committee for
study of Stonewood traffic had been referred to the Traffic Committee and
that the Committee is to be notified at such time as the report is brought
from the Traffic Committee to council.
An agreement between the City of Downey and the Downey Recreation and
Park District was parepared by an attorney and presented to Council by
Mr. Sorensen.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered to approve the agreement, authorizingits execution by the Mayor.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
DELLA DOYLE �,.R Scott E. Temple
City Clerk Mayor
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