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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 9TH, 1966
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
May 9, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Charles W.
Dickerson presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
A. C. Gabriel, Director of Finance
Carl Newton, Acting City Attorney
Sherman Griselle, Director of Planning
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Don Robison, Assistant to the City Manager
Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Ivan A. Robinson, Police Chief
Walter Wanke, Superintendent of Water Department
James Ruth, Superintendent of Park Department
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Reverend Henry Blackaby of the First Southern Baptist Church delivered the
invocation.
Mayor Dickerson introduced student, acting Mayor, Dave Presnall from Pius X
High School; Councilman Morton, Joe Aramanda, Pius X; Councilman Temple, Kathy
Pickett, Downey High School, acting as members of the City Council, which was
one of the events of Youth Recognition Week. Mayor Dickerson announced that two
other students: Vickie Byam and Gerrie Ha ttig, Warren High School, could not
attend.
Police Chief Ivan A. Robinson acted as master of ceremonies in the absence
of the Superintendent of Schools, Bruce Moore, to present students who made a
choral presentation as members of Starlight Players which was taped and filmed.
Chief Robinson reported Youth Recognition Week activities had been in the planning
for eight months with an Ad Hoc Committee for the youth and commended the committee
the various organizations throughout the City, the P.T.A., Public Works Director
Spindel, street maintenance personnel for their diligent work in organizing the
various activities and setting up the Youth Parade and Fair. The police chief
stated a 25 to 30 -minute motion picture sound film of the various Youth Recognition
Week activities will be sent to Governor Brown and possibly to President Lyndon B.
Johnson as evidence of the City of Downey's interest in their youth.
Certificates for participation in the Downey Youth Recognition Week were
presented by the Mayor to the participating students, acting as the City Council
and Mayor, and the students expressed their thanks for having been privileged to
participate in their City government.
Mayor Dickerson announced the hour of 7:30 o'clock having come and gone, it
was the time and place for hearing evidence to determine whether the public
convenience and necessity require the improvement of Stamps Avenue, AD #82, by
grading and paving, and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publica-
tion and Posting. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and,so
ordered to receive and file the affidavits.
Mayor Dickerson asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk read
a letter of prot4st from Attorney H. Lee Trafford on behalf of Robert E. Stanner
and Frederick H. Upperman. Mr. Spindel reported that the protest involzres�_; less
than 50% of the district, being two parcels of a total seventeen parcels existing
in Assessment District #82, Stamps Avenue.
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The Mayor asked for oral protests. Speaking against the improvements proposed
for AD #82, Stamps Avenue were the following:
Robert Stanner 9807 Stamps
(City Attorney Sorensen arrived at the Council Meeting at 8:30 P.M.)
Speaking against, continued:
Melvin Decker, 9805 Stamps Avenue
Mr. Decker inquired what was to become of the 12 -foot strip at Parcel X63 which
could be utilized by him, should he be allowed to purchase this strip.
Frederick W. Upperman, 9807 Stamps Avenue
Mayor Dickerson asked for any comments for the assessment district improvements.
Speaking for: Homer Geiss, 409 N. Las Palmas, Los Angeles
Councilman Morton reminded that approximately three years ago a field trip had been
made to view Mr. Decker's property and, as he recalls, a peculiar problem exists.
At that time it was contemplated that some plan might be worked out to enable
Mr. Decker to have access to his garage to alleviate that situation. Council Morton
stated if the hearing is closed at this meeting, he would be of a mind to reopen it
as he feels Mr. Decker should be given some relief for his problem. The City Attorney
advised that he knows of no manner in which a hearing may be reopened, but that it
could be continued.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by
Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote that the hearing on AD #82, Stamps
Avenue, be continued to 8:00 a.m., May 24, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey
City Hall.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton recommended that the City Manager be directed to arrange a
meeting between the property owners involved in Assessment District #82.
Mayor Dickerson announced it was the time and place for the hearing on AD #82,
Resolution of Intention, and asked if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Publication,
Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered
that the affidavits be received and filed.
Mayor Dickerson asked if there were any written protests. The City Clerk replied
there was the protest presented by Attorney H. Lee Trafford on behalf of Robert E.
Stanner and Frederick W. Upperman.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that the hearing on the Resolution of Intention for AD #82, Stamps Avenue, be con-
tinued to 8:00 A.M., May 24, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
The Mayor announced the hearing to be held on zone exception, #648, and
inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication. The City Clerk replied
she had the affidavit.
The. Director of Planning, Sherman Griselle, reviewed Zone Exception No. 648.
There were no protests. Speaking in favor of the appeal were:
Mr. Leslie Olson, 10022 Tristan Dr., representing applicant
Louis De Palma, 637 N. 2nd Street,(applicant and owner of
property located at Paramount Blvd. & DePalma St.), Montebello
Villiam De Palma, 637 N. 2nd St. , Montebello
John A. Keegan, 7986 Cleta St.
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that the hearing on Zone Exception #648, De Palma --Paramount and DePalma St.) be
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that the appeal
be granted and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission. (ZE #648)
After discussion that applicant had requested certain changes in the original
plot plan, Councilman Corbin withdrew his motion and Councilman Dunnum withdrew her
second to the motion.
It was then moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and pageed
by the following vote to refer Zone Exception #648, DePalma (Paramount Blvd. & De Palma
St.) back to the Planning Commission in accordance with the request made by the
applicant for certain changes in the plot plan, and a report and recommendation be made
by the Planning Commission to guide the Council in approval or denial of the appeal
filed.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The Mayor announced the time and place for holding the hearing -on Planning Reso-
lution No. 103 relative to off-street parking and leased parking. Council commended
Mr. S. T. Ziler on the many hours he put into studying and working with the committee
on ordinance amendments under consideration.
Speaking for the Planning Resolution amending the zoning ordinance relative to
off-street and leased parking was Mr. S. T. Ziler, 7648 Cecilia, who first thanked
Council for its commendations and, in turn, commended the Planning Department for
its detailed report on the study conducted relative to the proposed ordinance.
There were no additional oral comments and no protests voiced or written.
It was moved by Couilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by
the following vote thata hearing on Planning Resbhution No. 103 be closed.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING
SECTION 9127.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION
9127.18 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE
TO OFF-STREET PARKING AND LEASED PARKING, RESPECTIVELY (PLANNING
RESOLUTION NO. 103)
The pgdianance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading of the ordinance
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by
the following vote that the ordinance be inbpoduced.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The Mayor called for a ten-minute recess, with Council reconvening at 9:45 P.M.
with roll call:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson
ABSENT: Councilman: Morton
The Mayor announced the hearing on DIP #545, Tweedy. Lane. Mr. Spindel reported
on the improvements proposed in this project.
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Councilman Morton returned to the council chamber at 9:50 P.M.
Speaking for the improvements in DIP #545 were:
M. M. Viles, 8512 Tweedy Lane
E. E. Briesemeister, 8602 Tweedy Lane
Objecting to installation of 140' of sidewalk was Mrs. Vivian Drotter, who
requested the sidewalks be deleted as they were not being required of other
property owners adjacent to her property at 8528 Tweedy Lane. Mr. Spindel stated
that the reason other property owners were not being required to install sidewalks
at this time was due to the fact the City did not have the right of way.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote that sidewalk installation be deleted from the parcel located at
8528 Tweedy Lane.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered
that the hearing on DIS #545, Tweedy Lane, be closed.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote to authorize proceeding under Chapter 27 as modified by the dele-
tion of sidewalk improvements at 8528 Tweedy Lane.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
that the minutes of April 26, 1966, be approved as corrected.
The City Clerk presented the following correspondence:
A request from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli seeking support to locate Jack Kent
Cooke forum sports arena in the Whittier Narrows.
Councilman Morton stated he is not in favor of supporting this proposal, and gave
a detailed background on the matter, stating it was a private enterprise and to the
benefit of other cities. He stated that it would not seem to him to be in the best
interests of the City of Downey.
The request was ordered received and filed.
A letter from Gil Huffman, 1312 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim, commended Downey!s beautifica-
tion project relative to landscaping medians on Firestone Blvd. & Lakewood Blvd.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that items appearing in Paragraph #4,of Mr. Huffman's letter relative to areas in
Mr. Huffman's opinion which are in neog of cleanup and beautification be referred to
the City Beautification Committee.
A communication from the California Highway Commission acknowledged a_letter
from the City of Downey relative to a request to desist from taking any further
action with respect to Route 90 ("Slauson Freeway"). Ordered filed.
A letter from the Downey Symphonic Society, Inc. requested an additional sum of
$700 to meet an expected deficit and carry them into the next season.
Robert Austin, Chairman, explained the reason for the deficit in their budget
which arose from an unexpected added expense from increased union scales.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by
the following vote to grant to the Downey Symphonic Society, Inc. the additional $700
as requested.
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AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 1 Councilman: Corbin
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton suggested that a citizens cultural committee be established
to evaluate the requests for financial aid from the various organizations in the
City of Downey.
A request from the City of Alhambra for support of SCAG and opposition to the
Three County and Five County organizations,uwas recommended to be held for study.
Claim for damages from Phil F. Castro. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the claim be denied and'referred
to the City's insurance carrier and the City Attorney.
A letter of commendation for Building Department employees from Mr. & Mrs. David
Lawrie was ordered received and filed.
A letter of appeal with the required $50 deposit from Robert Cy. Wendt to
Zone Exception #660, Florence and Downey Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
to set a hearing on Zone Exception #660, Florence and Downey Avenue, in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for 7:30 P.M., :]tune 20, 1966.
ORDINANCE NO. 300
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9107 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 102, ZONE CHANGE #109)
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that ffrthter"ieadirg be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote that Ordinance No. 300 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 301
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING
SECTION 6407.1 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION
RELATES TO PERMITS FOR SOLICITORS
The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further redding be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote that Ordinance No. 301 be adopted.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton (The ordinance relates to countywide and he
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None feels it should be limited to the City of
Downey, only.)
RESOLUTION NO. 1729
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING
AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM
THE STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS TO CITIES (SS PROJECT NO. 151 - BROOK -
SHIRE AVENUE AND ALAMEDA STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALS)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further reading be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. 1729 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1730
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE MASTER ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD. CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE 1964 STORM
DRAIN BOND ISSUE PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL PROJECT
NO. 1108, AND COMMERCE PROJECT NO. 2501, IN THE CITIES OF DOWNEY
AND PICO RIVERA, CALIF(R NIA (TELEGRAPH ROAD, ET AL.)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. 1730 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1731
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 25476, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUB-
DIVIDERS AND ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH DEPOSIT (RAVILLER DRIVE E/MATTOCK
AVENUE)
The resolution was read by title only. Mr. Spindel advised that the words
"surety bond* would need to be substituted for "cash deposit" in subsection c
of the resolution if Council approved of granting this substitution to the sub-
divider.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so
ordered to approve the amendment to the resolution as stated above.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so
ordered that further reading of the resolution be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. 1731 be adopted as amended.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSTAIN:
1
Councilman:
Corbin
RESOLUTION NO. 1732
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING
"HIGHWAY THROUGH CITIES" COUNTY AID FUNDS ON DOWNEY AVENUE
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that further rea4tgg',be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. 1732 be adopted.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilman:
None
ABSTAIN:
1
Councilman:
Corbin
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RESOLUTION NO. WS -484
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOTANEY ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH
THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID 039941 - #40325 $111,922.01) (Payroll)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -484 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS -485
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 (#21568 - #21852 $68,349.35)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Temple.and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. WS -485 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After a summation of bids for AD #146, Meadow Road, it was moved by Councilman
Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the contract be awarded
to the lowest and best bidder at the unit price in the bid submitted, Pioneer
Sewer Construction Co., and that all otter bids be rejected.
RESOLUTION NO. 1733
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AWARDING
CONTRACT TO IMPROVE MEADOW ROAD (AD.106) IN THE CITY, IN ACCORD-
ANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1686
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed
by the following vote that Resolution No. 1733 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The City Manager reported that in accordance with the Water Department Main
Extension agreement, the Water Board has approved reimbursing Mr. Robert Pearson,
subdivider, for main installation in Tract #23570, Dacosta east of Brookshire.
The engineering estimate for this job was $1,654.06. The subdivider will be paid
one-half of the amount ($827.03).
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed
by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT
$827.03
FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER
86003
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TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
86029
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was suggested by Councilman Morton that such items for transfer of funds
appear on the agenda under Council Actions rather than appearing in the City
Manager's report in the future.
�- The City Manager reported that the Water Board, at its meeting of May 2,
approved an 8" main extension from Brookshire, 325 feet westerly on Florence
Avenue. This extension is necessary to serve the Downey Memorial Christian
Church; however it will eventually be extended to Downey Avenue as new properties
on the north side of Florence Avenue are developed. The present extension will
cost $3,150, for which the applicant will pay one-half for the main across his
200' frontage. Applicant's share will be $900 and the money has been deposited
with the City.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed
by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds:
AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
$3,150 86003 86028
and that Council authorize calling for bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
A total estimated cost of $5,200 for a proposed parking lot at Fire Station
No. 1 with an estimated 40 to 50 parking spaces, based on a minimum type of con-
struction which would be grading and compacting of natural sub -grade, 1 1/2" A.C,
surfacing, 2 driveways, striping and bumpers was reported upon by the City Manager.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman
Corbin and so ordered to hold the matter of the proposed parking at Fire Static
No. 1 for further study and report.
Councilman Dunnum suggested that it be investigated as to how the lot would
be assessed and collected, should the lot be improved at Downey Avenue and Phlox
Street. The City Manager was directed to submit a report on this item at the
next Council Meeting.
Council granted authority to send a letter to the City of South Gate suggest-
ing a joint study of the possibility of installing a bridge across the river
channel at Stewart and Gray Road.
Mr. Spindel submitted a full report on the City's continued efforts to gain
the approval for the installation of a traffic signal at Cherokee and Lakewood.
Councilman Morton objected to the statement made by the State Division of
Highways that upon completion of Brookshire and Downey improvement, consideration
could be given to the installation of the traffic signal at Cherokee and Lakewood
stating that the problem is not only vehicular but that the intersection i•= being
used by 3 different schools. He requested the City Manager to investigate who.
in Sacramento can make the decision rather than locally, if the City has to go to
Sacramento to get the recommendation.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed
by the following vote to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
escrow for purchase of Parcel B in the amount of $172,240.00 plus the City's share
of escrow charges in exercising the option contained in the Agreement of 7/20/65
between the City of Downey and the Downey Unified School District.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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The City Manager reported that the estimates relative to moving the Noxsel
building were quite different in cost, running somewhere between $12,000 to
$17,000, which includes complete renovation on the site. Two suggestions were
made: one, to refer to the Library Board for their consideration of possible
library use of the building; and, two, to engage Wally Langford at a nominal
fee to advise on location and use, if it is properly designed, and to submit
his recommendations to the Council, preparatory to placing it in the budget
for the next fiscal year.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed
by the following vote to grant authority to the City Manager to proceed as out-
lined above to ascertain the need of using the Noxsel Building in the library
complex.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton recommended a study to ascertain the need of continuing the
Congressional Library Federal Depository.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed
by the following vote to authorize payment to Mr. Ray Noxsel of $750 fcr all doors,
fixtures and all equipment at the building located in the proposed hospital site
in lieu of the $1,000 suggested by him at the previous meeting.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. King displayed a rendering of various types of bulletin boards for instal-
lation at Brookshire and Manatee Street upon the proposed hospital site, displaying
the City Seal, names of various organizations and persons participating in the
establishment of the hospital.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and sc ordered
to proceed with obtaining a horizontal billboard sign for recognigtion of the City
Council and displaying the City Seal; listing names of the Hospital Development
Commission, Downey Municipal Hospital Corporation, Downey Hospital Foundation Board
and officers; Downey Hospital Auxiliary, Downey Chamber of Commerce, and names of
all permanent committees.
Councilman Morton reminded Council of the suggestion to appoint five members
from each Councilmanic District to work on a program of education of the voters
relative to the proposed dissolution of the Downey Park and Recreation District.
Mayor Dickerson requested that the appointees' names be submitted by the coming
Friday to be checked for dupl.i*cations before being turned over to the Park
Commission.
Councilman Morton recommended there be a general chairman, perhaps scmccne
who had worked on the City Charter Committee or the Cerritos College issue.
Councilman Morton stated he was in receipt of a letter requesting appointment
of a director and alternate to serve on the Independent Cities Association, Cn
which Mrs. Dunnum had been the director and he the alternate.
Councilman Dickdrson moved that the appointees remain as they presently are.
Councilman Dunnum stated inasmuch as she was unable to attend many meetings this
past year, perhaps someone else should be designated the director. Councilman
Morton stated he is willing to serve as the alternate and attend whenever it is
not possible for Mrs. Dunnum to do so. Councilman Morton seconded Councilman
Dickerson's motion, it was so ordered that Councilman Dunnum be designated the
director and Councilman Morton, the alternate to serve with the Independent Cities
Association.
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Councilman Morton apologized that he was not in attendance at the last Council
Meeting and questioned how an additional small amount for expanding the City Hall
central and west wings had turned out to be $33,000, when the estimates for the first
phase were $45,000. He recommended taking the plans to a consultant to see what can
be done to reduce the costs and accomplish the same objective for less than $78,000,
the present total cost estimates.
It.was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote to approve a private consultant with an appropriation of $200,
and the Mayor be authorized to proceed to have the plans for City Hall expansion
reviewed.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton stated it might be well if at some time in the future the
City Council will review the Council -City Manager type of government so that it will
be completely understood as to the relationship which exists under the City Manager -
Council form of government, and some educational program be advanced to the people
as to its merits.
Mayor Dickerson commended Don Robison in his presentation to the student;
acting as Mayor and City Council on the City -Manager -Council type of government.
Mayor. Dickerson requested a cleanup of Bangle Road where some bushes have been
allowed to lap over onto adjacent property, knocking down a fence.
The City Attorney reported on a litigation whereby the State of California
Attorney General had been appointed to represent the City of Downey relative to
water pipe companies. The attorney informed Council that the expenses involved on
the part of the City in ferreting out old records, assuming they are available (which
is doubtful) would not be worth what might be recovered. Authorization was requested
for the City Attorney to advise the Attorney General that the City of Downey wishes
to withdraw from the litigation.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by
the following vote that the City Attorney be authorized to advise the Attorney General
of the State of California that the City of Downey desires to withdraw from the case of
the State of California, et al. vs. Western Pipe, American Pipe and Constructier.
Company and others, and for any and all litigation relative to the water pipe cases.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson.
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mr. Spindel announced that Mr. N. Templin, County Road Cormnissioner, had died
suddenly on Sunday. The City Council directed flowers to be sent from. Council and
Dep tment Heads who had had contacts with Mr. Templin.
Meeting—djourned at 11:40 P.M. in mem of Newton Te lin.
DELLA DOYLE CHATIE5 W. DICKERS ON
City lerk Mayor
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