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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-05-24-66-Regular Meeting2€14 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DOWNEY May 24, 1966 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., May 24, 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 Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Bill Goggin, Assistant Planning Director Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works Lee Leavitt, City Engineer James Ruth, Superintendent of Parks Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Warren, Deputy Fire Chief Walter Wanke, Superintendent of Water Department Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Delia Doyle, City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk Reverend Rodney V. Cogswell of the Presbyterian Church delivered the invocation. The Mayor called upon Walter Wanke, Superintendent of the Water Department, to make a presentation to John Rodriguez, Water Foreman, of a Certificate of Completion of a course taken by him at Los Angeles State College in Water Work Construction, Mayor Dickerson assisted in presentation of the Certificate. Mayor Dickerson announced it was time for continuing the hearing on the resolution of convenience and necessity for Stamps Avenue improvements in A.D. No. 82 which was continued from May 9, 1966, It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the hearing'reopenc- Councilman Morton reported that Mr. S. T. Ziler was present to make a report on the matter, of the 12' easement problem on Stamps Avenue. S. T. Ziler, 7648 Cecilia Street, reported that the property owners had agreed that 8' of the frontage be purchased by Mr. Decker and the additional 4' by the Levchuks. This was agreeable with Mr. Geiss, the present owner of the 12' strip. Ccuncilman Morton complimented Mr. Ziler on taking his time and others in the organization to resolve the hardship problem which Mr. Decker would have had if frontage of his property had been taken. Mrs, Neven.ka Levchuk, 9730 Stamps Avenue, requested that they be allowed, in addition to the 4' on Stamps Avenue, to acquire the 12' frontage on Downey Avenue, Mayor Dickerson inquired if there were any additional written protests or comments. The City Clerk replied she had received a letter from Mrs. Nevenka Levchuk which was relatively the same as the oral comments made by her. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing on the resolution of convenience and necessity be closed (AD #82, Stamps Avenue). Council Minutes w 5/24/66 -1- 26.5 RESOLUTION NO. 1734 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF STAMPS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD 82) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1734 be adopted. 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 Morton and so ordered that the hearing on the resolution of intention in AD #82, Stamps Ave. reopen. The Mayor inquired if there were any additional written protests or comments received. The City Clerk replied there was only the one received from Mrs. Nevenka Levchuk. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1735 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD 82) OVERRULING PROTESTS The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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. 1735 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1736 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON STAMPS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1711 The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1736 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1737 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES FOR STAMPS AVENUE The resolution was read by title only. Council Minutes - 5/24/66 -2- 26.6 It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, 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. 1737 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Mr. Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works, requested Council's authority for an advance of $16,000.00 from unappropriated reserves to Account No. 14423, when funds are available for the acquisition of certain property for street purposes for Stamps Avenue improvements in Assessment District No. 82. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and parsec:'by the following vote to advance funds as requested above. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Harold Pasko, representative from the Kiwanis Club, made presentations to Council members not able to attend a meeting last week, for distinguished service. Mayor Dickerson expressed appreciation on behalf of Council for the certificates to Council for distinguished service to the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the minutes of Council Meetings of May 3 and May 9 be approved as written. The City Clerk presented the following correspondence: A letter from Robert G. Wendt requesting correction of the Zone Exception Case #661 which he had appealed at the last Council Meeting from #660 to #661. Chamber of Commerce April report. Councilman Morton remarked he was not in receipt of the proposed program of action of the Chamber for the coming year. The report was ordered received and filed. Attorney General's opinionregarding legislation on prevailing wages, adver- tising submitted by the City Attorney was received and filed. Report and budget request from Downey Youth Band was received and referred to budget study. Commendation to the Building Department from Frank Nation was received and filed. Letter from the Los Angeles County Road Department relative to aid to cities money for 1966-67 was ordered received and filed. A report on the construction progress on various projects throughout the City from the Director of Public Works was received and filed. Request from the Water Supt: for members of the Board and Walter Wanke, Water Superintendent, to attend the American Water Works Association conference in Hawaii from October 29 through November 3 was t.* en under submission for budget study. Request for Fedekal'.Grant by Water Superintendent for future improvements to water facilities. It, was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the request be denied. Council Minutes - 5/24/66 -3- G'Lsiki Claim for injuries from Mrs. Luz T. Bowman. It was mw ed by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that the claim be re- ferred to the City's insurance carrier and the City Attorney. The Chamber of Commerce Financial Report was ordered received and filed. Letter from R. J. Walters to appear before Council to speak in favor of an accompanying resolution abolishing the inventory tax was ordered filed. Letter from the Downey Museum of Art describing an expansion program desired and budget request for the 1966-67 fiscal year. Mrs. Alice Woodrow, Director of the Downey Museum of Art, presented plans for the proposed expansion of the Museum's present building, adding approximately 880 square feet, to cost $7,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered to give consideration to the request for assistance from the City for the expansion program of the Downey Museum of Art, taking the matter under submission, however, until after the success of Proposition G on the June 7 ballot has been determined. Councilman Dunnum stated the City owes considerable thanks to Mrs. Woodrow, for without her efforts there would not be a museum in the City of Dcwney. Councilman Morton stated that Downey is fast becoming the cultural center for the area, and that Mrs. Woodrow is to be complimented on her tremendous efforts. ORDINANCE NO. 302 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ,.... AMENDING SECTION 91.27.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 9.27.18 to the Downey Municipal Code WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO OFF-STREET PARKING AND LEASED PARKING, RESPECTIVELY (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 103) The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple seconded by Councilman Morton 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 Ordinance No. 302 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 1738 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR SPLITTING BOND ON LOT 36, IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 69 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 Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple a-nd passed by the following vote that Resolution No, 1738 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Council Minutes - 5/24166 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 1739 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY TBE CHIEF OF POLICE 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. Councilman Morton suggested an amendment to include the term "morals" in Section I, subsection 1. The City Attorney read the subsection as it should be amended: 1. That such Rules and Regulations are necessary for the purpose of protecting the public peace, health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 1739 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson. NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None RESOLUTION N0. WS -487 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 (#40326 - #40718 $112,348.40) (Payroll) 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. WS -487 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Nene RESOLUTION NO. WS -488 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 (#21853 - #22023 $82,663.88) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum 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 -488 be adopted. AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOBS: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Council Minutes - 5/24/66 Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson None None -5- X19 After summation of bids on Cash Contract #184, tree removals at various locations, it was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Counciltnan Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Harold E. Simpson in the amount of unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and to reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After su=m.ation of bids on Cash Contract #SS -88, Unit #3, Brookshire Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of the unit prices submitted in the bid proposal and that all other bids be rejected. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vete to authorize the following transfer of funds for SS #88, Unit #3: AMOUNT FROM TO $18,000.00 Surplus funds in Acct. #16004 Acct. #16007 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 Morton and passed by the following vote to accept the work completed under Cash Contract #SS -89, Unit #2, Woodruff Avenue and Everest Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to accept work completed under Cash Contract #SS -88, Unit #2, bleacher construction at Brookshire Avenue. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids for Cash Contract #161-A, Woodruff Avenue, Fireston=_ Boulevard to Hall Road it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, American Pipe and Construction Company in the amount of $9,640.80, and reject all other bids. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None After summation of bids on Cash Contract #SS -139, Woodruff Avenue at Everest Street, traffic signal, school crossing protection and safety lighting it was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Lester 0. Minke in the amount of $9,231.00. City Council Minutes - 5/24/66 -6- 20 AYES: 5 Councilmen: NOES: 0 Councilmen: ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson None None It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to authorize funds in the amount of $900 for the 1966-67 fiscal year for Cash Contract #SS -122, Miscellaneous Paveouts. 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 Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with cleaning of private property at 8134 Comolette Street and 7208 Pellet Street. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize improvements totaling $5,500.00 in exchange for right of way to be included in the 1966-67 fispal year budget in accordance with the recommendation dated May 17, 1966 of the Director of Public Works: Location Estimated Cost of Improvement 7827 Suva Street $ 500.00 8244 Alameda Street 1,200.00 0—ft 8129 Alameda Street 400.00 11205 Paramount Blvd. 23,200.00 12038 Rives Avenue 1,200.00 Total $5,500.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote that the City pay for the improvements from Gas Tax Funds under SS #88, Brookshire Avenue, for the First Church of Christ Scientist. 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 Morton and passed by the fcllowing vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed under Chapter 27 on Downey Improvement Project #552, west side of Old River School Road between Nada Street and Stewart and Gray Road. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum., Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson 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 approve matching funds for sidewalk con- struction as follows: Council Minutes - 5/24/66 -7- 2623 M. F. No. Address Estimated City Cost 299 8724 Alameda Street $ 67.00 300 13235 Blodgett Avenue 77.00 301 8632 Alameda Street 67.00 302 8052-56 Alameda Street 303 13147 Blodgett Avenue 29.00 7.00 305 8648 Alameda Street 95.00 306 8642 Alameda Street 67.00 307 12157 Orizaba Avenue (Alameda Frontage) 166.00 308 8620 Alameda Street 67.00 309 8636 Alameda Street 67.00 310 9803 Priscilla Street 148.00 311 13227 Blodgett Avenue 78.00 312 13215 Verdura Avenue 80.00 313 13141-43 Verdura Avenue 77.00 314 8610 Alameda Street 67.00 315 13201 Corrigan Avenue 100.00 316 9646 Foster Road 66.00 317 9640 Foster Road 66.00 318 8708 Cherokee Drive 75.00 319 8616 Alameda Street 67.00 320 13220 Stanbridge Avenue (Corrigan Avenue Frontage) 100.00 321 8118 Alameda Street 75.00 322 13221 Verdura Avenue 77,00 323 13246 Verdura Avenue 77.00 324 13208 Verdura Avenue 77.00 325 13209 Verdura Avenue 77.00 $2,286.00 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the following vote to approve reimbursement of $1,488.75 to Mr. A. D. D'Allesandro as the City's share for water mains for extension in Tract #24245, DePalma Street east of Rives Avenue and the following transfer of funds: $1,488.75 From Acct. No. 86003 to Acct. No. 86030 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None Councilman Morton requested that bid specifications for automobiles and automotive maintenance be taken under submission and study, and that an investigation be made as to whether or not an extension of time on the present contract may be granted the City. Councilman Morton remarked that he is interested in seeing just what theterms and conditions are for the maintenance. A report was made by the City Manager on the proposed parking lot at Firestation No. 1 on Downey Avenue. Spaces would be leased on a permit basis similar to the procedure used on the Parking District lots in the downtown area, with a charge of $5 pqz month per care assessed. An estimated 30 cars' renting spaces will be available, which would total $150 per month. Over a four-year period this would total $7200. Estimated cost for minimum improvement of the parking lot is $5200 although the bid may be on the low side due to extensive grading requirements; however, it might possibly be done for this amount. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the following vote to proceed with parking lot at Fire Station No. 1 to be included in the 1966-67 fiscal year municipal budget. Council Minutes - 5/24/66 -8- 2622 AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that the cost for the bulletin board sign to be constructed and installed at the hospital site is $489, to be furnished by Foster and Kleiser. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton and passed by the following vote to authorize $489 for construction of a bulletin board sign at the hospital site on the condition that the sign company keep it in good condition and always readable. AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 1 Councilman: Corbin ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported on a request that permission be granted the members of Planning Commission and the Planning Director to attend the Planning Commission Symposium Monday, June 17. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote that permission be granted members of the Planning Commission and the Director of Planning to attend the Planning Commission Symposium on June 17, at U.S.C. 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 Dunnum and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds for the purchase of a 4 -drawer legal file to be located in the Mayor's office: •—. $82.00 From Acct. No. 9-2000-490 TO Acct. No. 9-2000-612 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 passed by the following vote to authorize vacations as requested by the City Manager from Friday, May 27 to June 2 and the City Clerk from May 27 to June 10. AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson NOES: 0 Councilmen: None ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None The City Manager reported that the contractor for the storm drain project on Bellflower Blvd. has requested use of the hospital site for temporary construction yard. The City of Downey will receive considerable fill material for Golden Park. The project is expected to be completed in October. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered to approve use by the contractor for the storm drain project on Bellflower Boulevard as requested on the condition that the City of Downey will be held harmless and that the premises be cleaned before vacating them. The City Manager presented preliminary budget figures for the 1966-67 fiscal year.' It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered to set a public hearing on the 1966-67 preliminary budget at 7:30 P.M., June 20, 1966, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Council Minutes - 5/24/66 -9- 2623 Councilman Temple reported he had received a letter from Mr. Emmons of Santa Fe Springs complimenting the City of Downey on its signing of streets; however, he thought a look should be taken at the intersection of Old River School Road and Florence Avenue where the sign is barely visible. Mr. Spinde� was requested to check out this request. The City Attorney stated the City Manager had received various reports on the Downey Avenue widening project and that it appears there may be some matters of litigation. A recess was requested in order to hold an executive r. session relative to the Downey Avenue improvement reports mentioned by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the Council Meeting be recessed at 9:30 A.M. The City Council reconvened at 11:00 A.M. with roll call: PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Morton, Dickerson ABSENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Temple It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Building and Safety, City Attorney and such other members of the staff as may be necessary contact representative property owners along Downey Avenue from Firestone Boulevard to Third Street for the purpose of discussing and determin- ing the feasibility of carrying out the widening of Downey Avenue and report back to Council from time to time upon the progress of the construction. There -being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:02 A.M. r �? DELL WYLE CHARLES W. DI ON City lerk Mayor Council Minutes 5/24/66 -10-