HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-23-65-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
NOVEMBER 23, 1965
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M.,
November 23, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 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
Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager
Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Austin Coe of the Memorial
Christian Church of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered
that the minutes of November 8, 1965, be approved.
The City Manager reported on information gathered relative to the Southern
California Association of Governmental Agencies ( "SCAG "). It was recommended
that the City of Downey participate by joining the organization in light of
the information presented by Mr. Oren King.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Downey participate in membership in SCAG with
the $100.00 membership fee being paid from Unappropriated Funds.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton inquired if someone should be designated as a representa-
tive from the City to this Association. The City Manager recommended it might
be well if two members could attend. Councilman Corbin reminded that Council had
previously appointed Councilman Dickerson as the representative to SCAG.
A written request for Mrs. Alice Woodrow, Director, Vera Michaels,
Executive Secretary and Mrs. Curtis Grove, President of the Downey Museum of
Art to introduce to Council the new Assistant Director, Mr. William Brocklesby,
was held as they were not present at this time.
Mr. Gabriel reported on a request from Mrs. Evelyn Ritchie, owner and
operator of Ritchie's Kitchen, relative to appearing before City Council to
discuss lease arrangements on property formerly owned by Mr. Ray Noxsel, with
whom she had signed a 10 -year lease agreement, and the signing of a new agree-
ment with the City, as the property is in the area condemned for construction
of a Downey municipal hospital.
Mrs. Ritchie, 5919 Roosevelt, Hollydale (business location: 11610 Brook-
shire Avenue, Downey) requested the City's assistance in relocating her business
in a suitable place. Councilman Morton inquired if she meant to find her a
place or physically move her and was answered that assistance was desired for
both.
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Mrs. Ritchie stated she also feels there has not been a suitable agreement
offered between her and the City of Downey, as compared to the lease agreement
which she entered into with the previous owner.
Councilman Morton stated he is in sympathy with a portion of what Mrs. Ritchie
has indicated and that the City does wish to maintain business within the City;
it would not seem fair to him to charge her more than what she had been charged
by Mr. Noxsel.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that
the lease provision with the City be reviewed to bring it down to the area it
was with Mr. Noxsel, and that someone on the City Council be designated to work
with the Chamber of Commerce to see what they can do to help her relocate in the
City.
Councilman Dunnum inquired if the six -month clause would be retained in the
lease agreement and was informed it was intended that it would remain.
Mayor Temple called for the vote on the motion:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilmen Dunnum and Morton were designated to work with the Chamber of
Commerce in lending assistance to Mrs. Ritchie in the matter of relocating her
business.
Councilman Dunnum stated as to the question of moving Mrs. Ritchie from her
present location, this had not been done for the other property owners in the
area and she feels the action voted by the Council is the most which can be done
to relieve her situation.
Mr. Gabriel reported on a request from Gene Searles for an adjustment in
license fees for stamp vending machines which he owns in the City of Downey.
It was the recommendgtion that there be no change in the City Ordinance.
Mr. Searles, 4441 Rutgers Avenue, Long Beach, stated he had been operating
in the City of Downey for twenty years, as well as doing business in other
cities at this time. Councilman Dunnum remarked It appeared that all his
stamp machines, according to his figures on gross profits, were carrying them-
selves.
After discussion, the matter was referred to the Citizens Tax Committee for
study and report to Council. Mr. Searles is to be notified of their meeting in
order that he might attend.
A letter from the Industrial Committee of the Downey Chamber of Commerce
relative to their program of locating businesses in Downey was ordered received
and filed.
A letter and questionnaire from the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce relative to
establishment in Norwalk of a very high frequency television station was
referred to the City Manager with a request that Council review the questionnaire
before it is returned to the City of Norwalk.
The City Attorney had submitted a letter in which he stated it might be
advisable to have title policies issued for each parcel in the matter of Downey
•— vs. Gonzales (hospital site properties) in the amount of $7,500 per parcel.
The fee for such policies would be $05.75 per policy and would be credited
against the amount of $38 already paid on the condemnation guarantee, leaving a
net for each policy due of $27.75. If the City, in the future would wish to
insure the parcels for full value, the City could do so by paying the required
additional premium.
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It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote that the City Attorney be authorized to secure title
Policies for each parcel in the matter of Downey vs. Gonzales (hospital site
properties) in accordance with the attorney's recommendation.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum - ,Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 • Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. King reviewed a letter from the City of Santa Fe Springs relative to
the possible future wish of the City of Downey to acquire water facilities of
the Suburban Water Systems owned by the City of Santa Fe Springs, and stating
that the rights would be relinquished at a fair market value. Mr. King stated
he had requested that they make a separate appraisal of the area lying within
the City of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
so ordered to refer to the Water Board for study and recommendation, the letter
from the City of Santa Fe Springs.
A letter of appreciation from the President of the Downey Employees
Association, Inc., Phillip R. Hertz, for allowing attendance at workshops
recently in Pasadena was ordered received and filed.
A letter from General Appraisal Company relative to Downey Avenue widening
and re- facing of existing buildings or possible removal of portions of buildings
which might be made unsafe was reported on by Mr. King who stated additional
information will be forthcoming from the appraisal company in the near future.
Ordered received and filed.
A letter from Embree Buses, Inc. Group Transportation of Pasadena was
referred to the Junior Chamber of Commerce as it contained an expression of an
interest of transporting citizens from Pasadena to Downey for viewing Christmas
Lights in the residential areas. The Junior Chamber of Commerce spearheads the
Christmas Lighting Program.
A letter from the International Conference of Building Officials, thanking
the City Council for permitting the building official, Mr. Ray Lake, to
attend their 43rd Annual Business Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, was ordered
received and filed.
Mr. King reported that upon the authorization of the City Council the Mayor
had appointed the following committee to work with the hospital architects on
schematic plans. They are Rev. Rodney V. Cogswell, Maurice McAli.ste.r,
Drs. Richards and Burton, Mayor Temple and Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mr. King reviewed for Council the matter of a tax bill of $10,400 relating
to $3,300 primarily due to the change in zoning and stated that yesterday
Mr. Kemper and Don Robison appeared at the Appeal Board in Whittier to file an
appeal, although there is nothing the City can do, it is however prepared to
appear upon call., probably within the next two weeks, to lend support to the
Hospital Foundation as to why the taxes should not have been raised; that the
Hospital Foundation is a non - profit organization, purposes for which the area
is to be used -- ultimately to be R -3.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
so ordered to authorize the Mayor and City Manages or any other members of the
City Council to appear before the appeal board relative to the tax matter as
set forth by the City Manager in support of the Hospital Board in its recom-
mendations.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so
ordered that a request from Mrs. Hathcock for removal of a magnolia tree at
9631 Paramount Boulevard be denied.
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A letter from Dale Baker, Chairman of Water Board, recommending establishment
Of position of Water Foreman, was reviewed by Mr. King.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to establish in the Water Board Budget, the position
of Water Foreman in the Department of Public Works, Water Department of the City.
AYES:
NOES:
5
0
Councilmen:
Corbin,.Dickerson, Dunnum.,.Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Councilman Temple reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Baker recommending
that per request from Mr. Williamson „ Water Consultant, his resignation become
effective December3l, be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to accept resignation of Mr. Williamson 'With proper
Certificate of Commendation being presented for his many years of service to the
community, both prior and subsequent to incorporation.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The City Manager reviewed the report from the Water Board which included a
recommendation for formation of a separate Water Department, effective December 1, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin., seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote approving formation of a Water Department.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Mr. King reviewed the additional budget of the Water Division being submitted
for approval upon acquisition of the Lakewood Water System.
I,t was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to adopt the budget for the Water Division as presented in
Item 3 of the City Manager's Report dated November 23, 1965, and authorize the
following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT
FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER
TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
Total: $47,005 (150)
Unappropriated Reserve
8001 -111
270
Water Fund
81000
5950
"
82000
1460
"
82200
2800
"
83100
1300
"
83200
400
"
83300
400
"
84100
156'
"
84200
100
"
84300
300
"
84400
350
"
84500
350
"
85200
400
"
85210
300
"
141
325
"
221
30
"
311
50
"
411
31,20
"
546 & 644
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Councilman Dunnum inquired if the budget had been gone over by the Water Board.
Mr. Dale Baker, Chairman of the Water Board, was asked if it would meet the
Board's approval and he replied the budget was acceptable, including reductions
made by the City Manager.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
A letter from the City of Lakewood acknowledging receipt of two letters
from Mayor Temple relative to the purchase and assumption of operation of
Lakewood water facilities within the City of Downey was ordered filed.
A letter from Mr. A. V. Hohn, Hohn Disposal Company, requesting.assign-
ment of present franchise with the City of Downey for collection and disposal
of rubbish to Mr. Wayne Hudson as Downey Disposal was reported received.
Included with.the letter was a copy of minutes of the Sanitation Committee rec-
ommending the request of Mr. Hohn be denied.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered that all items enumerated in the November 22, 1965, recommendations
of the Sanitation Committee to terminate the agreement with A. V. Hohn Disposal
Company; order the Director of Public Works to properly notify the A. V. Hohn
Disposal Company on or before December 1, 1965, that the City of Downey, in
accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 of the agreement entered into by the City
of Downey and the A. V. Hohn Disposal Company, effective October 1, 1965, and
amended effective October 1, 1965, is exercising its option to terminate the
said agreement within the prescribed 90 days and the contract shall cease all
services rendered in accordance with the said agreement as of February 28, 1966.
Also, that the Downey Municipal Code be amended to designate two Sanitaion
Zones within the City for collection by the remaining two disposal companies
under franchise to the City of Downey; and that upon the effective date of
termination of the franchised rubbish contract'-for existing Zone II that the
City enter into an amended contract with Lemons Disposal Company to collect rub -
bish and garbage in amended Zone Land with Calsan Inc. to collect rubbish and
garbage in amended Zone II. IN consideration for this award of amended contract,
each contractor shall agree to pay to the City of Downey, an additional $1,250.00
per year franchise fee and said amended contract shall remain in effect and not
eligible for review until two years from the effective date established.
Mr. Larry Chaney, Chairman of the Sanitation Committee, thanked Council for
accepting the Committee's recommendation.
Mayor Temple asked for the vote on the motion:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Temple thanked the Sanitation Committee for the fine work the Sanitation Com-
ftftrt'ee. has done.
ORDINANCE NO. 291
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
8113 RELATING TO FIRE ZONE NO. 1
The ordinance 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 291 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1656
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE ZONES AND WATER RATES AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 1390 AND 1467
The ,resolution was ,read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so ordered that further reeding
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1656 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1657
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
LIMITING ;PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GALLATIN ROAD WEST
OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD
The resolution was 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1657 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1658
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING NOREN STREET AS A STOP STREET AT THE INTER -
SECTION -OF WILEY BURKE AVENUE
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 Morton and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1658 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1659
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF MEMBERS OF
THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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. 1659 be adopted.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1660
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM
WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY
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 No. 1660 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1661
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE A REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919
The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Spindel presented the report
pursuant to the provisions of Section 18040 of the Streets and Highways Code
of the State of California, as contemplated by the Street Lighting Act of 1919.
After discussion relative to increased rates for street lighting to citizens in
the City, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson
and so ordered that the report be referred to the Citizens Tax Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so
ordered that further reeding be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1661 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1662
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABANDON THE DOWNEY COUNTY
LIGHTING DISTRICT
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 Dickerson and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1662 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Temple
NOES: 1 Councilmen: Morton
ABSENT: ? Councilmen: Vone
Councilman /quaYified his negative vote by stating that Section I of the resolution
.--� specifically states that the City is providing a matter of intent, requires the
City to abandon the County Lighting District. If the resolution mrely set a time
for hearing to review and get a report from the Citizens Tax Committee, he would
be in favor, however he feels it expresses more than that.
The City Attorney stated the resolution may state more than that; the actual
committing action of the City Council as far as legally effecting any change,
takes place at the hearing, and by further action.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1663
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY-OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS TO THE
DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH
ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES
LOCATED ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE
AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION C)
The resolution was 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 Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1663 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, .Temple
NOES: 1 Councilmen: Morton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: 'Sone
RESOLUTION NO. WS -464
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 #18810
#19966 $135,880.04)
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 No. WS -464 be adopted.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Dickerson,.Dunnum, Temple, Morton
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and so
ordered to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise,
for bids for Cash Contract #166, Third Street: Brookshire Avenue - 20" water
main at an estimated cost of the project of $35,000.00.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin, after a
summation of bids, to award contract for Cash Contract #174, Sprinkler
Installation at Golden Park, to Buccola and Carlos Inc.. in the amou n t of the
lump sum submitted in the bid proposal, $4924,50,.and that all other bids be
rejected.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After a summation of bids, it was -moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by
Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to award to the lowest and
best bidder in unit prices submitted in the bid proposal, W. R. Wilkinson Co.,
Inc. for improvements of Foster Road, easterly of Faust Avenue under Cash
Contract #SS -121, and that all other bids be rejected.
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 so
ordered to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise frog
bids for street widening at Stewart and Gray Road and Pernell Avenue for
Cash Contract #SS -132.
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It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
eo ordered to approve -plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise
for bids for an 8" Water Main to be installed in Pomering Road, Stewart and
Gray Road to Laura Street, Cash Contract #177.
It was moved by Councilman'Dunnum,,seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote -to authorize purchase of right of way at 10631-and
10522 -24 Downey Avenue, Select System Project #56, Downey Avenue to Fifth
Street, in the following amounts:
$1,112 to The Roman Catholic Archbishop of LosAngeles
for property located at 19631 Downey Avenue
$1,327.to Reverand and Mrs:. Rodney V. Cogswell for
property located at 10522 -24 Downey 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 Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to authorize improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalks
and paving) in exchange for right of way and authorize the following transfer
of funds for Select System Project #115, Rives Avenue:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$1,400.00 Miscellaneous Unbudgeted Miscellaneous Paveouts #13788
#13801
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 Department of Public Works to proceed
with Chapter 27 for improvements at 10031 Paramount Boulevard, Downey Improvement
Project #538,
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, .Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote to authorize matching funds for sidewalk construction at
various locations within the City, as follows:
Matching Fund #142 13014 Bellflower Blvd. $200.00
143 12324 Glynn Ave. 137.00
(Donovan frontage only)
144 8146 DePalma Street 65.00
145 9020 Cecilia Street 95.00
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
so ordered to accept improvements constructed under Downey Private Contract #52
for sewers on Lakewood Boulevard north of Cherokee Drive, and responsibility
and maintenance thereof.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Corbin and
passed by the following vote to authorize improvements in exchange for right
of way at 12255 Brookshire Avenue, Select System Project #105, Brookshire
Avenue, Alameda Street to Eucalyptus Avenue; and cash payment in the amount of
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$8.,,450..00 in exchange for right of way at 12312 Brookshire Avenue.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin-, Dickerson-, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The City Manager reported receipt from the subdivider in Tract #2.3743,
.Dalewood Avenue at Brookpark Road and -True Avenue, of -a request for city
participation in construction of a sewage pumping station..
It was moved by Council an Dunnum to authorize City participation in
the project as requested with the money being advanced by the City to be
earning interest at 6%, the City to be reimbursed with future connections.
After discussion by other Council members' disfavoring the City's participation,
Councilman Dunnum withdrew her motion.
It was then moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Corbin
and so ordered that the request of the subivider for City participation for
a sewage pumping station in Tract #23743 be denied..
Councilman Dunnum stated she wished to clarify an item of one .of the
conditions placed on Zone Exception Case #597,.Joe Diliberto of 11415 Paramount
Boulevard. As there seemed to be some controversy as to tree wells being
required on Paramount Boulevard, the matter was ordered held for further review.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
passed by the following vote to reaffirm the previous action of Council in the
matter of Zone Exception #ff6f Nick Shubin, Irwingrove Avenue.
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, in the 'best interest of the City of Downey and its
citizens, to award bid to the Downey Chamber or Commerce for Addressograph
Model 904 -B; Graphotype Model.6341.,.2 Plate Cabinets with 30 drawers in the
amount of $45.00; and bid to D. E. Lindsay for the 1955 Ford Cab and Chassis-($80)
to put to bid again the Burroughs Billing Machine; and that the Underwood
Billing machine be sold by the Purchasing.Division for salvage to any.interested
junk dealer.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The City Manager reported that in accordance with Council request, tentative
plans have been made for arranging a dinner for all Citizens Committees, Com-
missions and Boards, members and wives or husbands, for 6:30 P.M. Friday,
December 17,.at the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Irvin Phelan., Yankee Street, Downey, recommended
that arrangements be made to have a dynamic speaker at the meeting and asked if
Council wished to have the Downey Civic Chorus sing at this dinner meeting. It
was recommended that the Civic Chorus be invited to sing on this occasion.
It was moved by Councilman Morton., seconded by Councilman Dunnum and
passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds in
proceeding with the suit in conclusion of establishing the City of Downey's
water-rights through the Central .Basin Replenishment District for services of
the City Attorney from October, 1963 through September, 1965, as follows:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$1,925.00 Water Fund Unappropriated Surplus 1- 81000 -3
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AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES::: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. King, City Manager, read a letter directed to J. C.. Womack, State
Division of Highways in Sacramento, relative to the 14 acres of excess
right of way left over from the construction of the San Gabriel Freeway at
its intersection with Florence Avenue (designated as Parcel #3); additional
acreage of the Edison Company which already has been contracted for lease by
the City so that a 24- acre park and recreation facility may be completed.
The letter states that it is the feeling of Downey officials that it will be
beneficial to the State of California, County of Los Angeles, as well as
the City of Downey. In the letter, it was requested that the excess right
of way be transferred to the City of Downey in accordance with new legislation
(AB #1.530) for, their opinion is that the development as a park and recreation
site is more beneficial to all of this area. The request, it was reported,
was forwarded to Sacramento about a week ago with copies to legislators.
Authority was asked for the City Council members, City Manager and Mayor to go
to Sacramento if deemed necessary when the matter comes up for action.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dickerson and
so ordered that the City Council, City Manager and Mayor go to Sacramento on
the matter of excess of right of way, San Gabriel Freeway if deemed necessary.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and so
ordered to appoint Alfred D'Alessandro to the Sanitation Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so
ordered to appoint the following persons to the Rose Float Committee:
Darryl Black, Bill Grubbs and Bob Sasine.
Councilman Morton stated that in the matter of the ad valorem tax on the
Lighting District, he is not opposed to what has been proposed in itself but he
feels a matter of this importance warrants some study and should not come to
the Council the last minute--it warrants a little more understanding of thought
as to the purposes of it. He stated he is impressed that the lighting of
certain of these intersections is not solely for the interest of the Citizens of
Downey but also persons outside the City, passing through; and perhaps the City
may have an obligation separate and apart from the citizens. He commented to
show he was not opposed to what is being proposed, but he feels the resolutions
were not worded properly.
Councilman Morton reported he has had some complaints relative to the
parking of Simpson Buick employees on the public parking lot on Firestone
Boulevard by citizens wishing to park there and shop at the All Xmerican Home
Center and recommended some action be taken to see if the Buick employees could
refrain from parking in the area closest to the corner to them. The City Manager
was asked to check into this matter.
Councilman Temple stated he is still receiving complaints or protests to
transfq& of a beer license to a new owner of the Melody Room, and he requested
Councill's support of his letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control that the
transfer be disallowed. Councilman Temple made a motion to this effect. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Mr. Donald W. Brooks, 5702 Jilson, Commerce, new owner of the Mel,pdy Room,
stated he hopes to operate the business in an orderly manner, to have a guard
stationed at the rear of the building; and to have as quiet an operation as
possible.
Councilman Dunnum stated it appears to her it would be improper to penalize
Mr. Brooks because of previous proprietor's operations. Police Chief stated the
private guards for such places of business actually have authority to make
arrests for misdemeanors within reason, and that Mr. Brooks' operation of the
Melody Room is a big improvement from that of the previous proprietor.
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Councilman Morton inquired if there could be an extension on a temporary
permit in order to give sufficient time to see whether or not the place will
be operated as Mr. Brooks has indicated he intends it to be. This would have
to be checked with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and
passed by the following vote that the School Board and City Council study certain
projects in the community, authorize Mr. King, Mr. Gabriel, Mr. Sorensen to meet
with Mr. John Hume, Messrs. Moore and Craun and County Counsel to prepare a
preliminary draft of a Joint Powers Agreement for Downey Children's Theater and
Performing Arts to include but not limited to financing, use and management
thereof.
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 the City Attorney, Mr. King, Mr. Gabriel to
meet with Messrs. Moore and Craun and County Counsel to prepare a draft of a
preliminary Joint Powers Agreement for an olympic type swimming pool, including
but not lim ited to financing use and management thereof.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Dickerson, Dunnum, Morton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. Wendell Wiser, 112L5 Woodruff Avenue, invited Council., Department Heads,
and families on behalf of the Downey Elks to their Memorial Service, December 5,
1:00 P.M. with the speaker being Chaplain of the Grand Lodge,.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 A.M.
A A
E10ER SCOTT E. TEMPLE
Deputy Citf Cle k Mayor
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