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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DOWNEY
OCTOBER 26,1965
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8 :00 A.M.,
October 26, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Scott Temple
presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Don Robision, Assistant to the City Manager
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Thomas H. Morton delivered the invocation in the absence of the
the scheduled minister.
Mayor Temple announced this is the time and place set for the public hearing
on Zone Change #107, Young, 11518 Koopman Street. The Director of Planning,
Mr. Sherman Griselle, presented a resume of the zone change case.
Mayor Temple inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the public hearing
had been given. The City Clerk replied they had.
Speaking in favor of the Zone Change were Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Drive,
representing applicant.
Gene Lemons, 11815 Pomering Road (person purchasing property)
Kay Dorn, Regal Brokers (handling property sale)
John Ezzell, 7916 E. 4th Place
Speaking in opposition was Eva Carter, 11445 S. Paramount Boulevard
After rebuttal by Mr. Olson, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by
Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing on Zone Change #107, Young
11518 Koopman Street, be closed.
The City Attorney advised the matter could be referred back to the Planning
Commission as to what uses might be permitted and what the conditions would be should
the matter be considered as a zone exception.
Council inquired if the applicant would be interested in a zone exception.
Mr. Olson stated the applicant is interested in improving the property and would
possibly be interested in a zone exception, but could only state a definite answer
upon his hearing of the conditions which might be imposed for a zone exception.
Also, Mr. Olson stated applicant would be in favor of having his property added to
any assessment district for improvements of the street and utilities - -this is all
agreeable.
Mr. Spindel reported that a petition is being circulated for formation of an
assessment district to install the improvements in this area.
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Mr. John W..Ezzell stated, as a property awned_im- the area, he would be in
favor of a zone exception and would install the necessary improvements on his
property with the exception of sidewalks, as he feels there is no need for
sidewalks in an industrial area.
Mr. Spindel stated that the assessment district improvements do not include
sidewalks.
Councilman Dunnum stated she believes the property in question definitely
is not R-1 property. It just has no ultimate use for its potential value or
its development as R -1 property. Apparently Mr Lemons is thinking of moving
his office and operations to this particular site and has had no problem hereto -
fore - -there has been at least no mention as to the matter of objections having
been made concerning his present operation. So far as what is proposed now, there
is no question. The question, according to Councilman Dunnum, as she sees it now,
even though this, in her opinion, would be a proper use from what has been heard
today, it opens the door for any future development within the M -1 zone. For this
reason she thinks it is not proper to have a zone change at this time which would
leave the door wide open, but she does think it wfluld be proper and Councilman
Dunnum thus moved, it was seconded by Councilman Dickerson, to include this area
within the petition for an assessment district and that Council consider a zone ex-
ception with intended uses for the Lemons Disposal Company, and that it be referred
back to the Planning Commission for report. Passed by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: '0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Temple announced that Mr. Albert G. Martin of Albert C. Martin & Associates,
would make the presentation of the Master Plan for the proposed Downey Municipal
Hospital. The Mayor remarked how pleased he was to note the large number of members
of the Board of Trustees of the Downey Community Hospital Foundation who were present.
Mr. Martin formally presented the Master Plan of the proposed hospital and
described the processes which were underta en in arriving at the facilities,
buildings., circulation matters and other matters that are essential to properly
correlate it He stated they have a magnificent site with which to work. His Associa-
tion was to plan the first phase for 150 beds, depending upon the best mix and
o9imum arrangement of facilities; an expansion to come to another 150 beds in the
future, and recommended that they employ planning processes which would allow them
to increase further, if it is needed. He briefly reviewed the processes of analysis
that the consultants and associates -- Medical Planning Associates, undertook with
their staff, to arrive at the arrangements which had been recommended to Council.
Mr. Martin introduced Mr. James Moore, President of Medical Planning Associates,,
who explained the planning processes which underlte the solution which they are
presenting to Council.
After Mr. Moore's presentation, Mr. Martin described the basic concepts,
pointing out on a scale model, the various phases (buildings, parking, etc.) of the
Master Plan: the first phase of 140 beds which modifies the original plan of areas,
revised the time schedule and estimate. Their printed report was presented to each
councilman.
Councilman Dunnum inquired if the action requested of Council at this time was
whether or not the expansion of the hospital should be planned vertically or
horizontally, type of expansion, whether it be one or more than one building.
A speaker in the audience stated the decision seemed to him not to be whether
the building would be horizontally constructed or vertically, but whether it will be
a functional arrangement.
Mayor Temple declared a recess at 9:20 A.M. with Council reconvening at 9:45 A.M.
with roll call, all members of Council being present.
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-Mayor Temple ,announced the hearing on Planning Resolution No•. 99 would be
held at this time and asked if proper.notice had been given.. The City Clerk replied
notices had been published and mailed.
There being no written and no oral comments or objections, it was moved by
Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that the hearing
on Planning Resolution No.. 99 (Alcoholic Beverages), be closed.
Councilman Morton stated, in the absence of a member of the committee which
had been set up for study of the bar situation in the City, as well as the Police
Chief at this time (he had been working with the Committee), he wished to advise that
the Committee had been established and they had made some good recommendations; that
they do concur in the adoption of the ordinance.
.ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 'OF DOWNEY AMENDING
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9120.9
RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 99)
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
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
that the minutes of the October 18 meeting be approved as amended and,the minutes of
October 20, 1965, approved as written.
The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence received:
A letter of commendation from the Ministerial Association relative to action by
the City Council regarding waitress - entertainers in a local night spot. Ordered filed.
A financial report from Downey Museum of Art was ordered received and filed..
Petition relative to passing an ordinance making it unlawful to deliver any and
all newspapers without residents' permission was presented. The City Attorney
advised that the Court has been quite .firm about ordinances prohibiting entirely,
distribution of written matter as defeating the freedom of the press and freedom
of speech, and that any such ordinance would absolutely not be upheld by them.
Council suggested that the existing ordinance be reviewed. A reply to the letter
was ordered sent.
A letter from the Broadway Department Store informing the City Manager that the
opening day of Broadway Store in Downey had the largest volume of sales than any
other one of their stores, and expressing appreciation for the City's cooperation.
Councilman Dunnum advised she had received a note from Mrs. Douglas conveying
thanks for assistance in the opening of the Broadway, and requesting that she convey
her thanks to Council. Mrs. Dunnum suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to
Mrs. Temple, who had spearheaded the entire affair.
.Mayor Temple reported he had received a letter from Dr. David Joseph relative
to a traffic problem with backing up traffic at the traffic signal at Foster Bridge
Road and Bluff Road, recommending that it be referred to the Traffic Committee.
Mr. Spindel advised that they are awaae of the problem and are working on it.
The City Manager advised that the Gallatin Medical Group have requested an
increase in fees charged new employees from $:65.0O'to $75.00 for each examination-.
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These examinations are primarily for police and fire department personnel.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum to authorize the increases.requested., rec-
ommedding a thorough report and quotes from other medical centers.
The City Manager reported the increase was requested to become effective
January 1, 1966. Councilman Dunnum thereupon withdrew her motion and action
was withheld at this time.
Mayor Temple asked for any comments or report from the chairman of the Board
of Trustees of the Downey Community Hospital Foundation after they had discussed
with the architects, their presentation of the Master. Plan, Reverend Cogswell
stated that as this morning was the first time the,Board of Trustees had the
opportunity to view the plan and that members of the medical staff, building com-
mittee, and office staff had not previously had an opportunity to study plans for
the proposed hospital, it was requested that Council postpone making any decision
until the next regular Council Meeting.
Councilman Corbin stated this is a reasonable request and moved, it was
seconded by Councilman Morton that Council make a recommendation on the Master
Plan submitted by Albert C. Martin & Associates in two weeks.
Mr. Martin stated he feels instead of having a client, they have 3, and feels
it should be organized so that they are meeting with only one group to act with
them as a whole, that they have some kind of pattern of operation that will guide
them to either be able to accept the good counsel of the group or discuss it
thoroughly with them,as he would like to be able to respond in a very organized way
to an organized group, standing by to speak with whomever the spokesman may be.
Councilman Morton stated he has one admonition which applies both to the
architect as well as to the Foundation - -in his opinion, the City Council is com-
mitted to a municipal hospital; this is the matter that was presented to the people
for a vote, and this is the manner in which they voted. Council is perfectly
agreeable, as far as he is concerned, to listen to suggestions and recommendations
of the Hospital Foundation, as well as other groups in the community that have
thought or suggestion regarding what has been proposed, but he did not want it
misunderstood that the Council is not dealing with just one group regarding a
municipal hospital. The City Council, in his estimation, would make the decision
as to what is best for the community at large and while he does agree that for the
first time today, there has been the opportunity for a full presentation with most
of the Foundations Board present, and he will go along with the delay, he does also
point out that the Board has had representatives of its Board at every one of the
meetings -- perhaps there was a breakdown in communications
Reverend Cogswell stated he concurs that the City Council is going to make the
decision with respect to the plans for the municipal hospital - -they would still
like to be able to study the plans and be heard.
Councilman Dunnum suggested that all groups and individuals interested should
set a time they would like the architect to meet with them.
Mr. John W. Ezzell stated that at the outset of this hospital program, the
basis on which it was sold to the people was that it was going to be a self -
supporting hospital. It therefore is going to have to be a good functional.
hospital so that it can be self- supporting.
Mayor Temple asked for the vote on the motion that Council make a recommendation
on the Master Plan for the proposed municipal hospital in two weeks.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
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These examinations are primarily for police and fire department personnel.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum to authorize the increases requested., rec-
ommedding a thorough report and quotes from other medical centers.
The City Manager reported the increase was requested to become effective
January 1, 1966. Councilman Dunnum thereupon withdrew her motion and action
was withheld at this time.
.� Mayor Temple asked for any comments or report from the chairman of the Board
of Trustees of the Downey Community Hospital Foundation after they had discussed
with the architects, their presentation of the Master. Plan. Reverend Cogswell
stated that as this morning was the first time the Board of Trustees had the
opportunity to view the plan and that members of the medical staff, building com-
mittee, and office staff had not previously had an opportunity to study plans for
the proposed hospital, it was requested that Council postpone making any decision
until the next regular Council Meeting.
Councilman Corbin stated this is a reasonable request and moved., it was
seconded by Councilman Morton that Council make a recommendation on the Master
Plan submitted by Albert C. Martin & Associates in two weeks.
Mr. Martin stated he feels instead of having a client, they have 3, and feels
it should be organized so that they are meeting with only one group to act with
them as a whole, that they have some kind of pattern of operation that will guide
them to either be able to accept the good counsel of the group or discuss it
thoroughly with them,as he would like to be able to respond in a very organized way
to an organized group, standing by to speak with whomever the spokesman may be.
Councilman Morton stated he has one admonition which applies both to the
architect as well as to the Foundation - -in his opinion, the City Council is com-
mitted to a municipal hospital; this is the matter that was presented to the people
for a vote, and this is the manner in which they voted. Council is perfectly
agreeable, as far as he is concerned, to listen to suggestions and recommendations
of the Hospital Foundation, as well as other groups in the community that have
thought or suggestion regarding what has been proposed, but he did not want it
misunderstood that the Council is not dealing with just one group regarding a
municipal hospital. The City Council, in his estimation, would make the decision
as to what is best for the community at large and while he does agree that for the
first time today, there has been the opportunity for a full presentation with most
of the Foundation's Board present, and he will go along with the delay, he does also
point out that the Board has had representatives of its Board at every one of the
meetings--perhaps there was a breakdown in communications
Reverend Cogswell stated he concurs that the City Council is going to make the
decision with respect to the plans for the municipal hospital - -they would still
like to be able to study the plans and be heard.
Councilman Dunnum suggested that all groups and individuals interested should
set a time they would like the architect to meet with them.
Mr. John W. Ezzell stated that at the outset of this hospital program, the
basis on which it was sold to the people was that it was'going to be a self -
supporting hospital. It therefore is going to have to be a good functional
hospital so that it can be self- supporting.
Mayor Temple asked for the vote on the motion that Council make a recommendation
on the Master Plan for the proposed-municipal hospital in two weeks.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
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ORDINANCE NO. 288
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING
SECTION 3153 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION
RELATES TO STORAGE OF VEHICLES 'ON A STREET
The ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 288 be adopted.
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
SECTION 6500 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION
RELATES TO SOLICITORS' PERMITS
The ordinance was read by title only. The City Attorney stated this is to
delete insurance companies from the code as it was felt if they are licensed by
the State, this is satisfactory.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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: RESOLUTION NO. 1634
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NEC-
ESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR
STREET PURPOSES.AT THE NORTHWET6 TERLY CORNER OF PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD AND THIRD STREET
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.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. 1634 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin., Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton,Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO 1635
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING NO PARKING LIMITS ON FLORENCE AVENUE FROM
THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS TO THE WESTERLY CITY LIMITS
The resolution weas read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
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,. 1635 be adopted..
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson., Dunnum.,.Morton., Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. WS -461
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 ( #32415 - #32792 $111,119.76) (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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote that Resolution WS -461 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by
Councilman Corbin and so ordered to award Cash Contract #105, Traffic Signal at
Stewart and Gray Road and Rives Avenue, to the lowest and best bidder in the amount
of $8,681.00, Electric and Machinery Service, Inc.., and reject all other 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 approve plans and specifications for Cash Contract
#174, installation of sprinklers at Golden Park., 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote to accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -78,
traffic signal modification., Bellflower Boulevard and Imperial Highway.
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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #SS -38,
Downey Avenue, Cherokee Drive to Florence Avenue.
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 accept improvements completed under Cash Contract #163,
Pump House, Well Site #5.
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 Carbim and passed
by the following vote to authorize matching funds for Matching Fund #132,
_. 8232 DePalma Street and Matching Fund #133, 8257 DePalma Street, each in the
amount of $62.00, from the sidewalk matching funds.
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 approve initiation of proceedings under Chapter
#27 of Downey Improvement Project #534 for improvement of Cherokee Drive eagt
of Downey Avenue at the estimated cost of $4,550.00.
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 approve initiation of proceedings under Chapter 27
of the 1911 Improvement Act of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, Downey Improvement Project #535, Cherokee Drive., west of Lakewood
Boulevard, at the estimated cost of $800.00.
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 approve paveouts at two locations on Firestone
Boulevard and the following transfer of funds as follows:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$432.00 Misc. Unbudgeted Account #13801 Miscellaneous Paveouts
#13788
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 improvements in exchange for right of way
acquisition at Rives Avenue and Stewart and Gray Road (SS #115).
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. Spindel reported on Tweedy Lane Widening from Florence Avenue to Dinsdale
Street which construction would cost an estimated $14,000.00 He reported that this
work could be done in stages. Further studies and report are to be forthcoming at
the next night council meeting relative to improvements of Tweedy Lane through to
Gallatin Road. An appropriation was requested of $12,200.00 from Section 186.1 Gas
Tax Monies to Account No. 16022 to supplement funds already budgeted for Tweedy Lane.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and passed
by the following vote to authorize appropriation of $12,200.00 from 186.1 Gas Tax
monies to Account No. 16022 to supplement funds already budgeted for Tweedy Lane.
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 Mayor Temple to execute an Agreement with General
Telephone Company concerning Parking Lot #5, as recommended in the report of
Mr. Spindel, with the amendment recommended by the City Attorney to read in Para-
graph 9 as an addition "described hereinabove ".
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 improvements completed on Tract #28456, Gaybrook Avenue.
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Mr. A. C.. Gabriel., Director of Finance, submitted specifications for employee
group health insurance to be submitted to all interested insurance brokers and
agents.. Mr. Gabriel stated, in a breakdown of the cost over the past years, this
is the first year the City record has improved; premiums have gone up 25% to 30%
each year, and he hopes that this year will bring better bids which will be the
latter part of December.
Councilman Morton inquired who the interested insurance brokers and agents
would be. Mr. Gabriel reported the bid will be advertised in the newspaper and
that there are 40 companies who usually bid.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered to authorize calling for quotations on employee group health insurance.
Mayor Temple called for presentation of 5 -year awards to employees and stated
on behalf of Council members, he wished to thank each of the employees who have
passed the 5 -year mark as faithful employees of the City; everyone has been doing
an excellent job. He thanked them also for their cooperation in helping to make
the City as great as it is.
Councilman Corbin., William Greene, Planning Commissioner, received their
pins, having them pinned on by their wives, respectively. City Clerk Della Doyle
Placed City Attorney Royal M. Sorensen °s 5 -year pin in his lapel.
Councilman Morton thanked Mr. Greene for personally representing him on the
Planning Commission in District #4 and for doing such an outstanding job with many
long hours of work which must be put into participation on the Planning Commission.
The City Manager assisted Mayor Temple in presenting the A -year awards to the
employees, thanking them for their cooperation and service.
Witold Hryniewicki wished to express his appreciation upon receiving the 5 -year
award, as well as speaking in behalf of the 36 employees receiving awards, stating
the reasons there have been so many employees remaining 5 years and longer which,
he stated, are due to the very good working conditions, good pay,.experienced super-
vision, excellent City Manager and, above all, the City Council which is the governing
body which is the best which the City could have. The awards will be worn with
pride and he stated this is a great moment for the employees receiving the awards and
should be to the great satisfaction of City Council. The Mayor called a recess to
9:55 A.M. with roll call, Councilman Dunnum having been excused, four members present..
Mr. King summarized the reapportionment of the senatorial districts and advised
that requests have been sent asking that the three census districts that had been
excluded from District #30, be include?. The City Manager stated he felt it had
been very well done, with all of Downey being accepted in the new district except
for about 15% of the City of Downey, and that Downey is expected to be a very important
part of this new Senatorial District, being located in the heart of it.
It was reported that efforts are continuing to obtain 14 acres of right of way
from the Division of Highways between the Freeway and the Rio ".San Gabriel River.
Mr. Jim Combs, 11114 Downey Avenue, Herald American reporter, thanked the
Chief of Police and Deputy Chief for their excellent support of his series on
narcotics.
Councilman Morton stated that with regard to the programming and developing of
the municipal hospital, there seems to be a decided difference of opinion with regard
to whether or not it should have a unilaterial or horizontal expansion and servicing
^' program. To date, there have been no facts or figures given to him with'-respect to
the cost of operating and servicing the hospital in various alternatiAre methods
that have been suggested by other than the architects. The architects, he thinks,
have done a very excellent job in making their presentation,
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered to-request that the City Manager designate somebody in his office to make a
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thorough, analytical study for the City Council, to be presented before the
next City Council Meeting, analyzing and obtaining facts and information as
well as_cost figures with regard to the various service elements that have been
discussed, such as the conveyor system, the dumbwaiter system and a pneumatic
tube system, including the cost of maintenance and affect on personnel, being
an independent City's study, separated apart from the architect's or the
Foundation, on the basis of which study the City will then be in better posi-
tion to know whether they will go to the horizontal or the vertical approach,
as that seems to be the basic difference of opinion.
Councilman Dickersou suggestod that the &t*4 be a<€ t A&ft aside Itb&
area, not to include the hospital in the City of Downey. Councilman Temple sug-
gested that the Presbyterian Hospital of Whittier be included.
Councilman Corbin suggested that appointments to the City Park Board be made
at the next Council Meeting, November 8, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed
by the following.vote to authorize presentation of a Downey City flag to add to
the color guard of the Hollydale American Legion, through their Downey headquarters,
as requested by them, with presentation being made officially at a council meeting.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
City Clerk Della Doyle requested vacation from November 11, 1965, and authority
to miss the second council meeting of the month, November 29. So ordered..
There being no further business to come before Council-, the meeting was adjourned
at 11 :05 A.M.
DELLA DOYLE SCOTT E, TEMPLE_+,_
City Clerk Mayor
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