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MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 28, 1965
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8 :00 A.M.,-September 28, 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
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Bill Fritsche, Assistant Director of Bldg. & Safety
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Reverend Gregg Churchill of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church delivered the
invocation.
Mayor Temple announced the time and place set for the hearing on the appeal of
the revocation of permit for the Melody Room and asked the City Clerk if necessary
notices had been sent. The City Clerk replied they had. Mayor Temple asked if a
representative of appellant was present. Upon it being reported that the representative
had not yet arrived, the hearing was held over until later in the meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered
that the minutes of the meeting of September 13, 1965, be approved as written.
The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence:
A letter of appreciation from the First Christian Church relative to the Council's
courtesies with relative to their Youth Parade and Rally. Ordered received and filed.
A letter from the National Safety Council announcing their conference in
Sacramento November 18 and 19 and inviting Police Chief Robinson and the traffic engineer
to attend the conference.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so
ordered to authorize representation through the Chief of Police for attendance to this
conference.
A letter from Mrs. Ivan D. Fewkes requesting matching funds for sidewalks at
8738 Tweedy Lane although the improvements had been a requirement of a lot split, unknown
to her at the time she purchased the property.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and motion
was defeated by the following vote, that matching funds be authorized for sidewalks at
8738 Tweedy Lane.
r-. AYES:
2
Councilmen:
Dickerson, Dunnum
NOES:
3
Councilmen:
Corbin, Morton, Temple
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
An announcement from the Herald American of their special "Leadership Edition"
for 1965. Received and filed.
Letters from Milton M. Stern and Miss Gypsy R. Johnson relative to appointment
on the Planning Commission. Received and filed.
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A letter of appeal from Mrs. Beatrice B. Axton to Zone Exception #601, for
establishment of a Milk Drive -In Depot. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded
by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to set hearing for 7:30 P.M., October 18, 1965,
in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
A letter from Ann Ruth Grant representing Joe Diliberto in Zone Exception
Case #597 requesdng the date for hearing be moved up to another date due to her absence
from the City on the date which was set. The City Attorney advised the hearing can be
continued on October 11.
A letter from the West Coast Leasing Company relative to having a representative
appear at the Council Meeting to discuss the proposed establishment of an airport
bus limousine service which would service the City of Downey in addition to adjacent
areas. Mr. Fred Sommerfeld, 14737 Bellflower Boulevard, the representative from the
West Coast Leasing Company of 3238 E. Gage Avenue, pointed out two obstacles which need
to be overcome in order that they can establish a paying limousine service for the
local and adjoining areas, and requested any recommendation or support which the City
Council can give.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote to authorize the City Manager to draft a letter of recommendation
of such airport bus limousine service, and supporting the application of the West Coast
Leasing Company; and in addition, that a representative of the City of Downey attend
the Public Utilities Commission hearing set for October 18, 1965, at 10:00 A.M.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
A complaint for damages from Howard Perno. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the claim be denied and referred
to the City's insurance carrier.
A claim for damages from Randal E. Peterson on behalf of Elwood C. Peterson.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered
that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier.
A letter of appeal from Robert L. Mayer in appeal to Zone Exception #604.
Councilman Corbin left the room.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered
that a hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., on October 18, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the
Downey City Hall.
A letter of appeal from John Y. and Wanda F. Young for Zone Change #107.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered to
set a hearing for 8:00 A.M., October 26, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City
Hall.
A letter of appeal from William Camil on behalf of Louis Sackler to Zone
Exception #605. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and
so ordered to set a hearing for 7:30 P.M., October 18, 1965, in the Council Chamber of
the Downey City Hall.
A letter from Mrs. Oscar J. Dunphy relative to removal of trees and drainage
problem in the vicinity of 9328 S. Brock Avenue. Mr. Spindel reported this *natter is
to be considered along with an item appearing later on the agend's.
A letter from the Downtown Downey Business Association requesting time to appear
before Council to present requests for Christmas lighting; approval of area selected
for carnival location during Founder Days Celebration and street dance. The following
representatives made requests on the first item:
;Peggy Mantz, Vice President, Downtown Downey Business Assn.
8138 Firestone Boulevard of Peg's Tiki Togs
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Bill Ritchie, 8497 E. 2nd Street, President
Downey Chamber of Commerce
After discussion on the 1st item, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by
Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the matter be considered at the next
Council Meeting.
After discussion of the proposed location for the carnival during Fonnder
Days Celebration, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum
and passed by the following vote tg authorize setting aside Nance Street from Downey
Avenue through to LaRaina, October through the 17th with adequate insurance liability
naming the City of Downey also as an assured.
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 Temple and passed
by the following vote to authorize a street dance by closing New Street between
Second Street to Firestone Boulevard on October 15 beginning at 9:00 P.M.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Mayor Temple announced appellants are now ready to hold the hearing relative to
the Melody Room. Witnesses for the City were sworn in by the Mayor. Those testi-
fying on behalf of the City were:
George D. Snyder, police officer
Sgt. Alfred Soule
Officer Roland H. Benson
The City Attorney remakred that the representatives of the Police Department would
first place before Council the evidence relative to the reasons leading to the revoca-
tion of the permit; that it be stipulated that the permit was issued to the Melody
Room located at 12161 -65 Paramount Boulevard on May 14, 1965. A copy of Notice of
Revocation was received and filed for the record. It was verified that the attorney
for appellant had received a copy of the revocation dated August 26, 1965.
The City Attorney remakred that there had been handed to each of the City
Councilmen a copy of the Police "Rules and Regulations Governing Cafe Entertainment
in Addition to City Ordinances." Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson verified that it was
a true copy of the police rules and regulations governing cafe entertainment. The
City Attorney stated it was a green sheet with "Downey Police Department, I. A. Robin-
son, Chief of Police" printed at the bottoT.
It was stipulated a copy of the permit and a copy of the Police Department Rules
and Regulations could be placed in evidence as City's exhibits #1 and 2, respectively.
Cross examinations were by Attorney Dinccard A. Donnelly of Marcum & Salmon,
representing plaintiff, the Melody Room.
Witness Harold Marco was sworn in by the Mayor. Harold Marco of Whittier then
offered his testimony, after which time he was cross - examined by City Attorney
Royal M. Sorensen. This was followed by the summing up of the evidence by the City
Attorney and Attorney Donnelly's rebuttal.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered
that the hearing on the appeal to the revocation of permit by the Melody Room be
closed.
After disucssion and weighing of the evidence, it was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that the appeal be
denied and the action of Chief of Police be upheld in this regard.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION
8349, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SOIL TESTS AND BUILDING
PERMITS
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 2470, 2471, 2472, 2474 and 2475 OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE
WATER BOARD
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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 3 TO
ARTICLE VII CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 7300 THROUGH 7336 AND
RELATING TO THE WATER DIVISION
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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION
OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD WATER SYSTEM
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further1reading 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
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION
8349, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO SOIL TESTS AND BUILDING
PERMITS
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin 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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 2470, 2471, 2472, 2474 and 2475 OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE
WATER BOARD
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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 3 TO
ARTICLE VII CONSISTING OF SECCTIONS 7300 THROUGH 7336 AND
RELATING TO THE WATER DIVISION
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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION
OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD WATER SYSTEM
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,
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
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RESOLUTION NO. 1613
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 22840,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY
BOND (MITLA AND DE PALMA STREETS
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded
by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by
-- Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that
-- Resolution No. 1613 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1614
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 23570,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED- AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE S bBDIVIDERS
(Da COSTA STREET)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by
Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote
that Resolution No. 1614 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1.615
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FLORENCE AVENUE
BETWEEN 160 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD TO 217 FEET WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF TWEEDY
LANE AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE FROM THE WEST SIDE OF TWEEDY
LANE TO A POINT 220 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF
"— PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved
by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following
vote that Resolution No. 1615 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen. Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1616
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BELLFLOWER BOULE-
VARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 350 FEET EXTENDING NORTH FROM
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by
Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote
that Resolution No. 1616 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum,, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1617
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY" OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING TWO -HOUR PARKING LIMITS ON TRISTAN DRIVE FROM
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTHERLY OF FLORENCE AVENUE
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1613
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 22840,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SURETY
BOND (MITLA AND DE PALMA STREETS
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded
by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by
Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that
Resolution No. 1613 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1614
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 23570,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDERS
(DaCOSTA STREET)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by
Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote
that Resolution No. 1614 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1615
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FLORENCE AVENUE
BETWEEN 160 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD TO 217 FEET WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF TWEEDY
LANE AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE FROM THE WEST SIDE OF TWEEDY
LANE TO A POINT 220 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF
PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved
by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following
vote that Resolution No. 1615 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1616
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BELLFLOWER BOULE-
VARD FOR A DISTAIC E OF 350 FEET EXTENDING NORTH FROM
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded
by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It Uas *roved by
Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following vote
that Resolution No. 1616 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum_, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1617
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY" Or DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING TWO -HOUR PARKING LIMITS ON TRISTAN DRIVE FROM
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTHERLY OF FLORENCE AVENUE
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1617 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION N0, 1618
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE NORTH -
WEST CORNER OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD AND SUSAN AVENUE
FOR .PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Morton 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. 1618 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION N0,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISH -
ING PEAK HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FLORENCE AVENUE FROM THE
EASTERLY CITY LIMITS TO THE WESTERLY CITY LIMITS EXCEPT THE NORTH
SIDE BETWEEN 400 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE CENTERLINE OF ORIZABA
AVENUE AND 160 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum
seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waixe d.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson that the resolutio-n-. be adopted. There was
some question as to the matter of exception to the 400' of no parking on the
north side of Florence to assist a cleaning establishment to carry on a curbside
business during peak hours.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
so ordered that the resolution be tabled until the next council meeting in order
to allow Councilman Dickerson to discuss the various questions arising:relative
to parking restrictions in this area.
RESOLUTION N0, 1619
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
LIMITING PARKING TO TWENTY MINUTES ON':YLORENCE,AVENUE
The resolution was read in full by the City Attom ey. It was moved by
Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed by the following
vote that Resolution No. 1619 be adopted.
It was then moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to amend the resolution to read "green curbs or
appropriate signing ".
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None (both motions)
RESOLUTION NO. 1620
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOWNEY PROJECT NO. 3101, 1964 STORM
DRAIN BOND ISSUE, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY., CALIFORNIA ( WESTERN
AVENUE, ET AL.)
The resolution was read by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so
ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved
by Councilman
Morton, seconded
by Councilman Temple and
passed by the
following vote that Resolution No.
1620 be adopted.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
(Pout)--Dickerson,,
Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
.— ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Councilman Corbin disqualified
himself from voting.
RESOLUTION NO. 1621
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMER'ING ROAD
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
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. 1 621 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: done
RESOLUTION NO. 1622
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMERING ROAD
IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #41)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. 1622 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen. None
RESOLUTION NO. 1623
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATION
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMERING 'ROAD IN THE CITY'OF DOWNEY
(AD #41)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1623 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1624
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -41 (POMERING ROAD)
The resolution was read by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1624 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1625
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON THE REPORT OF THE
IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -41 (POMERING ROAD)
The resolution was read by title only. The Director of Public Works,
Ervin Spindel, pursuant to Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 1931, submitted a report on the proposed improvement
of Assessment District #41, Pomering Road_ Ordered received and filed with the
Clerk.
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. 1625 be adopted setting a hearing
for 7:30 P.M., Nnvember 8, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOESi 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1626
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE POMERING ROAD AND
OTHER STREETS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS,
SIDEWALKS, AND PAVEMENT IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY,,DETERMIN-
ING THAT'BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST
THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL
OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF
SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (AD -41)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
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. 1626 be adopted, setting hearing
for 7 :30 P.M., November 8, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 162-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1489 RELATING TO THE DOWNEY- GUADALAJARA SISTER
CITY ASSOCIATION
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Morton,
seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1627 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton,,Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS -456
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWEY ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH
THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID #31639 - #32028 $114,460.73) (Payroll)
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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -456 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS -457
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 #19143 #19309 $131,189.24
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Morton 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 -457 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Dunnum left the meeting at 12:00 noon.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to accept improvements completed under AD #40,
Margaret Street.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin,.Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and authorize
advertising for bids for installation of traffic signal system at Stewart and
Gray Road and Rives Avenue.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract No.. SS -74,
Imperial Highway and Woodruff Avenue.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
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It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Downey Improvement
Project No. 527, alley west of Lakewood Boulevard between Telegraph Road and
Vista Del Rosa.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to authorize improvements on Patton Road in exchange
of right of way along Patton Road and 8602 C1eta Street, Select System No. 107,
at an estimated cost of $2200.00.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilman:
Dunnum
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to authorize preparation of a warrant in the amount of
$595.00 to cover the cost of reconstruction of a portion of National Seal parking
lot under Select System Project No. 107, Patton Road, in accordance with the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize payment in the amount of $6,850.00
for right of way at the northeast corner of Brookshire Avenue and Fifth Street,
Select System Project No. 88.
AYES: 4 Councilmen:.: Corbin, Dickerson; Morton., Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
Councilman Dunnum returned to the Council Chamber at 12:05 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk construction
at the various locations within the City of Downey listed below:
Matching Funds Project #122 8028 DePalma St. $62.00
it if 123 7728 Brunache St. 75.00
it if " 124 8702 Cherokee Dr. 75.00
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 Morton and passed
by the following vote to authorize reimbursement of weed abatement assessments to
the following for 1963 assessments in error:
Jasper White $10.75
C. A. Turner 7.00
Emmett D. Qualls 7.00
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 Dunnum and passed
by the following vote, after summation of bids for Purchase Contract #139 for a
truck mounted two - section aerial ladder, to approve purchase in the amount of
$2,884.58 for aerial ladder with hydraulic motors for rotation and extension.
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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 disposition to the highest bidder of surplus
material indicated on the list submitted by the Director of Finance.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton toauthorize
purchase under Contract 140A for a portable air compressor at the low bid of $3,251.60
from the Southland Machinery Corporation.
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 Morton and passed
by the following vote that a hearing be set on Planning Resolution No. 99 (On -Sale
Bars and Establishments) for 8:00 A.M., October 26, 1965, in the-Council Chamber of
the Downey City Hall.
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
It was moved
by the following
Downey Avenue, SS
Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
Councilmen: None
Councilmen: None
by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
vote to authorize purchase of additional right of way along
Project #56, in the amount of $1,031.00.
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 authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with tree
removal at various locations throughout the City (including the tree mentioned in
the letter from Mrs. Dunphy in the Brock Avenue location) in accordance with list
submitted previously under CC #170, 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 Dickerson and passed
by the following vote to authorize any member of the Water Board, Director of
Public Works and /or Water Supterinte ndent to attend the Annual Conference of the
American Water Works Association to be held in San Francisco October 26 -29 with
reasonable expenses allowed.
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, in connection with the widening of Downey Avenue, Firestone
Boulevard to'Third Street, to authorize General Appraisal Company to submit a sum-
mary of their experience along the line of appraising values of fronts of commercial
buildings with particular reference to engineering and structural analysis in the
acquisition of right of way, and that additional appraiser be employed among the
suggested appraisers listed in Item 7 of the City Manager's Report dated September 28,
1965, with addition of Mr. Art Sewall for consideration.
AYES: 5 Councilmen:
NOES: 0 Councilmen
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
None
None
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize allocation of $150,000.00 from Gas
Tax Capital Improvements Budget for right of way acquisition and /or construction
of Downey Avenue between Firestone Boulevard and Third Street.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. Phil Ortiz, 12432 Parrot, inquired about Planning Resolution No. 99, as
to just what it pertk�ned to and he was informed that it pertained to the location
of bars within the City of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Dunnum to appoint
James Hartley to the Planning Commission,
RESOLUTION NO. 1628
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF, -T'HE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING?
THE,APPOTNT.MENT OF JAMES W. HARTLEY AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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. 1628 be adopted.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple
NOES: 2 Councilmen: Corbin, Morton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
that proper commendation and plaque be prepared for presentation to former Commissioner
Charles Wheeler for his many years of loyal service on the Planning Commission.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M. to 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 5, 1965, in
the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
DELLA bOYLE
City Clerk
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SCOTT E. TEMPLE
Mayor