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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JANUARY 11TH, 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., January 11,
1 %65, 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
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
William Fritsche, Assistant Director of Building
and Safety
Robert Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Reverend George Wood, First Assembly of God Church, delivered the
invocation.
Mayor Morton announced that the hour of 7:30 having com� and gone,
it was time for the public hearing on Zone Exception #538 which was an
appeal filed by Leslie V. Olson.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publica-
tion. City Clerk Della Doyle replied she had the affidavit.
Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, reviewed the Zone Exception
Case #538.
Mayor Morton asked if there had been any written comments or
protests to this case. The City Clerk replied there were none.
Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive, Downey, representing the Gallatin
Medical Group, spoke in favor of the appeal to Zone Exception #538, re-
questing that Condition No. 4, "That standard sidewalks 4 feet in width
be installed 6" from the property line along the ownership on both sides
of Parrot Avenue and that street trees shall be installed to the
standards of the Department of Public Works. On the easterly side of
Parrot Avenue, the parkway shall be landscaped, with no gravel to be
used;" And Condition No. 7, "That the northerly driveway curb break and
apron on the westerly side of Parrot Avenue be replaced with curbs and
gutters and to the standards of the Department of Public Works" be
deleted from requiredeConditions in granting of the zone exception.
There were no oral comments or protest, therefore it was moved by
Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that
appeal: heating be closed.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum
and passed by the following vote to approve the appeal subject to the
two conditions of the appeal which would exclude from the zone exception
the west side of Parrot Street, permitting installation of gravel in
the parkway, such exception to expire in five years from date, or sooner
if property is used for other purposes. The matter was referred back
to the Planning Commission for report.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 1 Councilman: Temple
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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Mayor Morton announced that this is the time and place for the public
hearing on Downey Improvement Project #523, 8142 Stewart and Gray Road.
The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the Publication and Post-
ing Affidavits. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits.
Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported on DIP #523,
which is a request for proceedings under Chapter #27 of the Improvement
Act of 1911, for installation of improvements at the Stewart and Gray
Road location.
There were no written comments or protests.
Roger LeClair, 7640 Brunache, requested an extension of time of six
months to be allowed to complete the apartments and improvements under
Chapter #27.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded'by
Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to set a completion
date for seven months from this date for installation of the improvements
required under Chapter #27.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Dunnum requested that the matter be put on the agenda at
the expiration of the 6- months' extension of time for DIP #523. It was so
ordered.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered to approve the minutes of the Council Meetings of December 14
and 22, 1964, as corrected.
The City Clerk reported on the following written correspondence:
1. A letter from Joseph R. Henville, Mayor of.South Gate, in congratu-
lations for Downey's Rose Float. Received and filed.
Councilman Dunnum suggested that special recognition or certificates
of merit be bestowed upon the members of the Rose Float Association.
2. A monthly report from the Downey Chamber of Commerce. Ordered
received and filed.
3. A letter from Mr. Clarence W. Hicks relative to Zone Exception
#531, requesting the same consideration for allowing his fence to remain.
as was given to a recent zoning case.
Mayor Morton directed Mr. King to direct a letter to Mr. Hicks,
advising him of his rights to go back to the Planning Commission to
request another zone exception.
4. A letter from the City of Alhambra accompanied by a resolution
urging the merger of the Independent and Contract Cities. It was ordered
received and filed, with the matter being taken under submission.
5. A letter from the Coordinating Council of the Refuse Removal
Association relative to County of Los Angeles ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered that the matter be referred to the Sanitation Committee
6. A letter from the Downey Women's Club relative to their parti-
cipation in the amount of $420 for installation of sidewalks in front of
their property, on Paramount Boulevard and requesting a study for
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sidewalk installation along Tweedy Lane. Council recommended a study
of the west side of Tweedy Lane.
7. Mayor Morton read a letter from the Memet Travelodge suggest-
ing a letter of congratulations be transmitted to Mrs. Mathilda Hagen,
senior citizens formerly of the City of Downey, upon attaining age 99.
The Mayor read a resolution in full to be submitted with a letter to
Mrs. Hagen.
RESOLUTION NO. 1500
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. MATHILDA HAGEN ON HER
99TH BIRTHDAY
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1500 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Dunnum, Temple, Morton
OES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Dunnum suggested that Council send a dozen red roses to
Mrs. Hagen. It was so ordered.
The City Clerk continued with the correspondence and reported
8. Damage claim received from Marcus Weldon.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and so ordered that the claim of Marcus Weldon be denied and referred to
the City's insurance carrier.
RESOLUTION NO. 1501
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, URGING THAT PROVISIONS
BE MADE FOR BALLOT VOTING AT THE ANNUAL UNITED
STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
The resolution was read by title only. 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 Temple and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1501 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1502
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC
INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PUR-
POSES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ROAD EAST
OF TWEEDY LANE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 1497
The resolution was read by title only. The City Attorney directed
that a new Section 5 be added to the resolution to read: "Resolution
No. 1497 is hereby rescinded." Section 6 would then read as Section 5
formerly read.
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and so ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1502 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1503
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1082, WHICH
RESOLUTION RELATES TO MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
OF THE WATER SYSTEM
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin, and so ordered that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1503 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1504
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND 'NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FOR HOSPITAL PURPOSES
The resolution was read by title only by the City Attorney. It was
moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Temple
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1504 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS -421
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 #24744 - #25116 $115,582.63
(Payroll)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further read-
ing be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -421 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION N0, WS -422
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 016521 - #16673 $128.004.91)
The resolution 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman
Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -422
be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The Mayor declared a 5- minutes recess with Council reconvening at
9 :15 PM, all members of the Council being present.
Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, reported on Cash
Contract #127, Telegraph Road construction to be accomplished through an
agreement with the City of Pico Rivera.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum
and passed by the following vote to approve the agreement between the City
of Downey and City of Pico Rivera for improvements to be constructed under
Cash Contract #127 and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agree-
ment on behalf of the City of Downey.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
-- NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved
and passed by the
#153, Rives Avenu
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
following vote to accept the work under Cash Contract
palm cleaning.
Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
Councilmen: None
Councilmen: None
After a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award
the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Robert L. Burrous, in the amount
of $14,500, waive the discrepancy in the bid proposal, and that all other
bids be rejecteds for Cash Contract #157 -A, remodeling Council Chamber.
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 accept improvements constructed
under Cash Contract #149 for the water main in Telegraph Road and to
pay the 'difference of $21.67.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple
and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements under Cash
Contract #120, Foster Road and Bellflower Boulevard catch basins.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After a summation of bids for Cash Contract #155 for improvements on
Woodruff Avenue south of the Southern Pacific Railroad, it was moved by
Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following
vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, W. R. Wilkinson Co.,
in the unit price as bid and that all other bids be rejected.
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 Dickerson,
seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award
the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Robert L. Burrous, waive the
irregularity of the bid and reject all other bids for Cash Contract #158 -A
Public Works Wash & Grease Rack Shed in the amount of $3,252.
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 Dunnum
and passed by the following vote to accept the improvements under Assess-
ment District #84, Puritan Avenue between Downey Avenue and Paramount
Boulevard, and authorize filing of Notice of Completion.
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 Dunnum
and passed by the following vote to appropriate funds in the amolAnt of
$145 for sidewalk construction under Downey Improvement Project #502,
Site 9A, 9713 Imperial Highway.
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 appropriate matching funds for Matching
Fund Project #40, 9048 Telegraph Road for construction of sidewalks in
the amount of $180.
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 the encroachment of the
block wall fence at 9140 Brookshire Avenue into the public right of way
subject to revocation of the encroachment at such time as the City
Council might determine and verify it to be revocable, with the curb
then being removed at the expense of the property owner and restored to
a proper condition.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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Mr. Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning, read the-report from -the
Subdivision Committee relative to a request from Leslie Olson for modifica-
tion of some of the requirements on Tract No. 28456. The recommendation
of the Subdivision Committee was that no changes be made in the original
conditions set forth for this tract with the exception of the alternate
solution for .a stop sign on the 15' wall setback at the intersection of
Gaybrook and Pico Vista Avenues. It is,felt that all the requirements
set forth are necessary for the orderly and safe development of this
property and its adjacent streets, and are routinely required in all sub-
divisions.
Mr. D'Allessandro requested permission to bend the wall required
at the point of Pico Vista Road and Gaybrook Avenue.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mortonj, seconded by
Councilman Temple,and passed by the following vote to approve the recom-
mendations of the Subdivision Committee, subject to the conditions of the
Planning Commission as stipulated, authorizing Mr. D'Allessandro to make
the fill, including sidewalks, to install the light, stop sign and stop
line, also permit him to bend the wall as requested, not to. exceed 3' of
encroachment on City property, Mr. D'Allessandro to cement the inside of
the curb between the property line and the edge of the fence, subject
to the surface easements being relinquished by the utility companies
(Edison Company and Telephone Company) and that the fill along Florence
Avenue be subject to the'four conditions outlined in the report from the
Subdivision Committee dated December 28, 1964, also to include the
revocation clause which, upon determination and verification of Council
that permission for the encroachment should be revoked, that'the..owner
remove at his own expense and restore the property to a proper condition.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum Morton
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 authorize matching funds to be
appropriated in the amount of $50 for construction of sidewalks at the
northwest corner of Tweedy Lane and Florence Avenue.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
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 receive and affirm the decision made
at the Council Meeting of December 14, 1964, on Zone Exception #521,
Robert Durkee, 8565 Everest Street.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The Minutes of the Parking Place Commission held on January 11, 1965,
were read by the City Manager, recommending authorization by the City
Council to begin acquisition of the 10' between 2nd Street and Firestone
for additional off- street parking as follows and other recommendations:
1. That Parking Area No. 1 adjacent to the Municipal Court be
offered to the downtown business people for all day parking,
at $5.00 per month, per space, and also the same use be tried
for Parking Area No. 2, adjacent to the New Post Office.
2. That the City Council acquire an additional 10' adjacent to
the old telephone building or that it be zoned for parking,
to praizide a 50' strip for access and parking purposes in
this area.
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3. That the City Council proceed with acquiring Lots 60
through 69 of the Official Map of the Downtown Area
as the north half of Parcel No. 2; and that said
property be combined with Parcel No. 8, as shown on
the map to provide an off - street parking area of ap-
proximately 140' x 155'.
This was followed by a general discussion by members of the City
Council and the City Manager relative to the continued need for additional
parking in the central core area, supported by continued requests from
businessmen and property owners, as well as the Municipal Courts outlin-
ing the need for additional parking. After hearing the arguments
presented for the additional parking lots, as well as the recommended
program of leasing part of the two lots, the following actions were taken:
The City Attorney read the following resolution by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 1505
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON-
VENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR PUBLIC OFF STREET PARKING PURPOSES
Councilman Corbin disqualified himself from voting and left the Council
Chamber at 10:15 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum
and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1505 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Corbin
With relation to the acquisition of the additional 10' on the east
side of Downey between Second and Third Streets as recommended by the
Parking Place Commission, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by
Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to direct the City Manager to bring a
report to Council as to whether the 10' additional required for parking
purposes could be acquired or whether it would be leased or zoned for
parking.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple
and passed by the following vote to authorize Council to hire Lester
Barnwell, Appraiser, 8041 Florence Avenue, and authorize the following
transfer of funds for appraisals of these properties for public off street
parking purposes:
Not to exceed $600 from Unappropriated Reserves to Account #13782B
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Corbin
Councilman Corbin returned to the Council Chamber at 10:20 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed ')y the fo lowinA}v,�ote to concur with recommendations of the Parking
Place Commission ttiat7$a"Aing Looft No. 1, adjacent to the Municipal Court, and
PA Parking Lot No. 2, adjacent to the new Post Office be used on a trial
basis for 90 days to be offered to the downtown business people for all
day parking at the rate of $5.00 per month, per space.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Temple, Corbin, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple
and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Mutual Aid Agreement for fire prevention and rescue with the County of
Los Angeles.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
-- The City Manager reported that 14 parcels have been acquired in the
hospital acquisition program which amounts to 54.7% of the entire 10k
acres to be acquired for the hospital site. It was recommended that Council
authorize that the building at 8523 Avon Street be demolished.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to authorize demolition of the building located
at 8523 Avon Street in the hospital site, with the owner allowed to take
anything within the house he desires.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Authority was also requested from Council to advertise for sale and
removal the building at 8533 Manatee Street in the hospital site.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman.Temple and
passed by the following vote to authorize advertising for sale and removal
the building located at 8533 Manatee Street in the hospital site.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Mr. King reported that the bid is to be awarded shortly for con-
struction of the pedestrian overpass at Tweedy Lane at the low bid of
$62,938 to Polich & Polich & Benedict Construction Company.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to approve attendance of the City Manager
to the Personnel and Management Conference to be held in Honolulu April 10-
16,'.with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dickerson, Corbin, Temple, Dunnum, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. King reported that the City Charter is to be passed by the
Assembly either Wednesday or Thursday.
Counciman Temple reported a weed abatement problem on Old River
School Road adjacent to the new county golf course,and requested a study
of the parking problem existing on Gurley Avenue adjacent to Warren
High School.
The City Attorney advised that on a cash contract where the bid
had been awarded for traffic signals on Woodruff, the owner is now
deceased, and since he was to have cooperated in paying 'k of the costand
monies are held up in his estate,a creditor's claim will be neceesary. In
due course, then, the money can then be paid that is due for his portion
of this improvement.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to authorize the City Attorney to file a
creditor's claim as recommended above and the following transfer of funds:
$1875 from Unappropriated Reserves to Account No. 13787
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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 Dunnum and
so ordered to present to Assemblyman Carley V. Porter recommendations from
the City of Downey relative to legislation regulating the purchase of
revenue producing facilities by local agencies.
-- Ray Grimes, former owner of business at 11007 Downey Avenue, pointed
out various street hazards along Downey Avenue. It was reported by the
Director of Public Works that repairs will be made in due time.
Counci ]men, commended Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson fcr his appointment
as 1st Vice President of the Peace Officers Association.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10 :50 P.M.
DELLA' OYLE THOMAS H. MORTON
Cit1 Clerk Mayor
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