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OF THE CITY
APRIL 11,
CITY COUNCIL
OF DOWNEY
1967
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The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular adjourned meeting in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 P.M., April 11, 1967. The regular
meeting of April 10, 1967 was adjourned to this time due to lack of a quorum. The
Cit Clerk reported that a co of the notice of adjournment was
Y P PY � posted as required
by law and that the proper affidavit covering the posting of the notice is on file.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. Ring, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
William A Goggin, Director of Planning
James Ruth, Park Director
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Robert Shand, Director of Finance
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief
Walter Wanke., Water Superintendent
Loren Morgan, -Deputy Chief of Police
Della Doyle, City Clerk
Alberta Pfeiffer, Deputy City Clerk
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety, delivered the invocation in the
absence of a regularly scheduled minister.
Mayor Dickerson made a presentation to Mr. J. Arch Morris, Sr. of a plaque to a
very honored and distinguished citizen of Downey on behalf of the City Council and the
City of Downey. The Mayor commended Mr. Morris for his many years of dedicated life
and assistance through the tribulations of Downey's.becoming incorporated and for his
help to the City, both before and after incorporation. It is people like Mr. Morris,
stated the Mayor, who make Downey the great City it is.
Mr. Arch Morris thanked Council for having been -allowed the privilege of serving
the City and stated he will miss the associations he had with'the City "family" which
he has had through the years. He added that he will be happy to help in any way he
can at any time the City may wish to call upon him for his services.
The City Council expressed their gratitude for Mr. Morris' many years of service,
both before and after Downey became a City; they stated he did an excellent job on the
Planning Commission and that they appreciated his initiative and his fine work.
Councilman Temple stated that Arch Morris is a true example of what other citizens
might follow in being a good citizen.
After the City Manager added similar comments of appreciation to Mr. Morris,
Mr. Goggin, Director of Planning, stated Mr. Morris was one of the bebt commissioners
the City has ever had and thanked him for all his,help while serving on that Commission.
Mayor Dickerson concluded the presentation by stating that Mr. Arch Morris was a
real tribute to the City and a good example to follow.
Mayor Dickerson opened the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #698, Cecilia
and Lakewood and asked the City Clerk if she had the Affidavit of Publication and the
City Clerk replied she had the affidavit, which was ordered received and filed.
Mr. William Goggin, Director of Planning, presented a resume of the case.
Mayor Dickerson inqui`v-d if the City Clerk had received any written communication
or protests. The City Clerk stated a letter had been presented just prior to the
council meeting from the Stonewood Shopping Center which bore 54 signatures in an
attached petition.
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum that the letter
and petition be filed as part of the record in the appeal of Zone Exception #698. It
was so ordered.
Speaking in favor of the appeal to Zone Exception #698 were the following:
Neal Irving, 13708 Studebaker, Norwalk
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Mr. Irving presented a petition bearing 47 names of residents in the area favor-
ing the zone exception. He also presented a brochure to become part of the record
which included a perspective rendering of the proposed development in the area in
question.
Sid Levee of Maxwell, Starkman and Associates, Architects
8730 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Paul Stewart, Assistant Real Estate Manager, Market Basket
1337 Allen Avenue, Glendale
Robert Seibert
12203 Gneiss, Downey (owner of three residences in the area)
Speaking in opposition were the following persons:
Ben Mitchell, 9066 Stonewood (Owners' representative)
Barry Sholer, Owner of Strip Shopping Area at 10303-15 Lakewood Boulevard
Edgar L. Glover, 10725 Shellyfield
John Barr, 10408 Samoline Avenue
Mr. Neal Irving presented his rebuttal and was supported by comments from
Zachary Pettisini, 8730 Wilshire Boulevard, who explained a rendering of a new plot
plan submitted to Council.
Mr. Pettisini stated Market Basket.-, Mobil Oil and other shops would own their
separate parcel with mutual parking arrangements to conform to that required by the
Planning Commission.
The City Attorney stated that if a zone exception be granted by the City Council
tp on such conditions, one would be that a certain amount of parking be maintained on
the property upon which the zone exception is sought; if there should be a sell-off,
or a lot split, then any conditions which might be necessary at that time would have
to be set.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman
Morton and so ordered that the hearing on the appeal to Zone Exception #698 be closed.
Councilman Morton made detailed comments and reviewed the matter of development of
the property located at Lakewood Boulevard and Cecilia Street; went through the five
points for findings required in the granting of a zone exception; revidwed the Stonewood
Shopping Center development, calling attention to Council that the vast majority of
the adjoining area is high residential; that it has been the consensus of opinion that
good zoning practice is to have "step-down1° zoning from a high intensity of commercial,
down to a lesser commercial, on down to a residential, and requirement of buffer zones.
Councilman Morton stated he does not feel this application meets the five requirements
cited in the code.
It was moved by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Corbin that the appeal
to Zone Exception #698 be denied and the decision of the Planning Commission upheld and
that the application does not meet the findings set out in Section 9130.2 of the Downey
Municipal Code for granting of a zone exception.
Councilman Dunnum commented on the problem involved in R-3 development of the area
in question, since it is on a busy highway, the crime rate tends to soar in an apartment
development. She stated inasmuch as there is commercial directly to the north and to
the south of this proposed commercial, she would favor the granting of the appeal and
the zone exception.
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Mayor Dickerson called for the vote on the motion denying the appeal and upholding
the decision of the Planning Commission in Zone Exception #698, Lakewood Boulevard and
Cecilia Street.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin,, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 1 Councilman: Dunnum
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Dickerson declared a ten-minute recess with Council reconvening at 9:45 P.M.
with roll call, all members of Council being present.
The Mayor opened the hearing on the Convenience and Necessity for AD #4, Irwingrove
Drive, and inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Publication and Posting.
The City Clerk replied she had the affidavits, which were ordered received and filed.
There were no written communications or protests.
Mr. John Demick, 9365 Otto, representing the Moravian Church at 7337 Irwingrove
Drive, inquired if the church property was to be included in this assessment district.
He stated all improvements had been installed at their property, Mr. Demick was
informed that the boundary of the assessment district did not include the church property
and thus, they were not affected by the assessment district.
It was moved by Councilman.Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered that
the hearing on the Convenience and Necessity for AD IN, Irwingrove Drive, be closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1890
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING
THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT
OF IRWINGROVE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (AD #4)
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. 1890 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen:. Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Mayor Dickerson announced the hearing on the ResolutionofIntention for AD #4,
Irwingrove Drive, and inquired of the City Clerk if she -had the Affidavits of Publication,
Posting and Mailing. The City Clerk stated she had all three affidavits.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that
the affidavits be received and filed.
There being no written and no oral communications or protests, it was moved by -
Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Morton and so ordered that the hearing on the
Resolution of Intention for AD #4, Irwingrove Drive, be closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1891
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING
WORK TO BE DONE ON IRWINGROVE DRIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO. 1880 (AD #4)
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 Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 1891 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 28, 1967, be approved as corrected.
The City Clerk reported on the following correspondence:
Seven letters from various organizations and citizens requesting that the name of
the new hospital be changed from Downey Municipal Hospital and retaining the name of
Downey Community Hospital.
Mrs. Gail Rose, 8616 E. 5th Street, President of the Downey Community Hospital
Auxiliary requested that Council change the name back to a name revered in the community -
a name known in the community and stated it might be possible that bonds will be more
difficult to obtain if the term "municipal" is retained in the name.
It was moved by Councilman Temple and seconded by Councilwoman Dunnum that the new
Downey hospital be known as the Downey Community Hospital, as long as it does not affect
purchase of bonds,
Mr. Glenn Jones, Administrator of Downey Community Hospital, 8656 East 5th Street,
reported on how few existing hospitals contain "city" or "municipal" in their hospital
names, and added that eastern bonding companies do not appear to be interested in
bonding hospitals which have the name "municipal" in them.
Mrs. Mary Hollis Robinson, 8334 Luxor, stated that she is not speaking about the
bond issue, but that to her, the main reason it is wanted that the name "Downey
Community Hospital" be retained is because people are real proud in Downey that they
believe in taking care of their own business instead of letting the government tak6rgare
of them, and to her, that's what it means='municipal". The citizens know that their
Council and their City have backed them in this hospital but they feel as citizens of
Downey that it is their hospital -- "yours, mine, all of our hospital". And they don" _t
have any Hill -Burton funds like most of the hospitals had to have. They feel they're
going to do this on their own. To her, she stated, it's just being proud to be an
American and say "Downey Community Hospital" belongs to this community of Downey rather
than municipal government 6r anything else. It's just not in there, to her. They have
government, yes, but she doesAt think they need to think all the time in the form of
municipal if they can get the bonds and sell them and still be a community hospital.
It just means a lot to her, she stated..
Councilman Temple withdrew his motion and Councilman Dunnum her second to the
motion to hold action on naming the new hospital until clarification of the issuing of
bonds. Councilman Dunnum stated that if there appears to be any problem in the leas-
ing of the new hospital to the Downey Community Hospital Foundation „ perhaps the lease
agreement should be amended to include the consent of the hospital foundation to retain
the name Downey Community Hospital, in the event the City might need to assume the
operation of the hospital at some future time.
Dr. Ralph Christensen stated it is a rare opportunity for him to be compulsed to
address the City Council because he has always enjoyed good representation, but since
the subject of the name of the new hospital has come before Council, he would like to
see the name is maintained. He stated he is not speaking as a staff member, but only
out of a sense of civic pride as a citizen of the community. His statements were as
follows:
"Downey Community Hospital has served the population of our community and
surrounding area for many years. It has developed and established a reputation
of excellence in patient care and administration of the medical and dental
necessities of our community.
"This reputation has been established through the excellence of its staff,
administration and medical auxiliary. The hospital Auxiliary as well as other
civic groups have aided in its growth and needs to maintain these high standards
of care. The staff may be looked upon with pride. The calibre of the staff has
been carefully screened and selected. (This in itself is a little known community
service.) Many of the men who have established the criteria of excellence are not
only known and respected nationwide but internationally, as well. A point which,
perhaps, may not be generally known.
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"Through this reputation gained by many years of hard work an "identity"
has been established, not. only for the hospital but the community as well.
"Downey Community Hospital is a part of that which is 'Downey' and a facet
of its tradition.
"There are many technical reasons from an administration, records, maintenance,
and change in protocol standpoint which make this desirable. However, in
addition to these reasons I ask you to reconsider and not shelve this reputation
and identity by a new name, but maintain its identity and perpetuate this part
of community tradition and effort by whatever legal means necessary. Tradition
will not hamper progress."
Councilman Corbin stated he is not opposed to changing the name but he is thinking
in terms of money which might possibly be saved on the bonds.
A letter from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company reporting the installation
of a historical plaque on the front of their new building st 11040 Downey Avenue about
the first of May was ordered received and filed.
A list of hold -over members and new members indicating they will serve on the 1967
Rose Float Committee from the Downey Rose Float Association, Inc. was held until the
next Council Meeting, when other committee appointments will be considered for either
reappointment or new appointments.
An invitation to the dedication ceremonies of a Community CenterBuilding in the
City of Hawaiian Gardens was reported on by Mayor Dickerson. He stated he had attended
the Sunday dedication and that it has a very beautiful facility. Letter was ordered
received and filed.
A letter from the Kiwanis Youth Fair Committee relative to approval of Sky Divers
jump during the Youth Fair activities from Kiwanis Youth Fair Committee Chairman was
ordered received and filed.
A request from the Altrusa Club of Downey for approval of installation of its
club emblem on the Downey Welcome signs at the entries of the City was discussed.
1t was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered
that approval be granted -the Altrusa Club's installation of its club emblem with the
club paying for the cost of the installation.
A letter from Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney, requesting additional retainer
fee in next year's budget due to addition of various departments and retainer matters
as a consequence was ordered received and filed for budget study.
A complaint for damages from the Downey Methodist Church. It was moved by
Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that the claim from
the Methodist Church be denied and referred to the insurance carrier for the City.
A request from the Square and Compass Building Association relative to establish-
ing additional parking by demolishing of the old Temple Building at the corner of
Downey Avenue and Third Street was ordered received and filed.
A request from the Christmas Parade Committee of the Downey Junior Chamber of
Commerce and the Lions Club for an appropriation in next year's budget for the parade.
was ordered received and filed for budget study.
^ Letters from the Principal of the Fairford School, President of the P.T.A. and
various citizens in the area relative td a heavy traffic problem on Fairford Avenue were
discussed.
Mr. Spindel reported that the Traffic Committee had approved installation of a stop
sign at Cecilia and Fairford which should slow up the traffic; however, the approval
must be obtained from the City of Norwalk before this step may be taken.
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Councilman Morton suggested that the City Manager, Director of Public Works,
President of the P.T.A., Principal of the Fairford School and himself meet and review
the problem. The Mayor instructed the City Manager to set up such a meeting.
Mr. John Koslov, 11117 Fairford Avenue, requested further investigation and study
for alleviating the traffic problem on Fairford Avenue as he did not feel the stop sign
would be the complete answer.
Councilman Morton suggested that the police and fire departments also should be
represented at the meeting as someone had suggested closing of one of the streets,
forming a cul de sac. He also added that there is added problems caused by people
living outside the area using Fairford to enter the freeway from Cecelia Street rather
than from,Dollison Road.
ORDINANCE NO. 329
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. 115)
The ordinance 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 Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Ordinance No. 329 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen.: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 330
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. 116)
The ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 330 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 331
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
9126.9 RELATING TO SETBACK LINES (PLANNING RESOLUTION
NO. 118)
The ordinance 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 Dunnum and passed by the
following vote that Ordinance No. 331 be adopted.
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT :
5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
0 Councilmen: None
0 Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1892
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MODIFYING
THE SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS BY CERTAIN ADDITIONS
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. 1892 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS -535
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 (#50442 - #50894 $1290195.36) (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 -535 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS -536
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWINGC'
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH
THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (#25589 - #25747 $101,467.93)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum,
seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. WS -536 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Morton stated he would like to reconsider the matter of Select System
of Streets as he is, not ready to move on Gotham and Pangborn.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the
following vote to reconsider Resolution No. 1892.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
1QOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 1892 for Select System of Streets as proposed show
deletion of Item No's. 5 and 6.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen:None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Morton that Resolution
No. 1892 be adopted as amended. Passed by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After summation of bids for Cash Contract #SS -115, Unit 4, Rives Avenue, Firestone
Boulevard to south of Brunache Street, it was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by
Councilman Corbin and passed by the following vote to award the bid to the lowest and
best bidder, J. Rullo Enterprises, 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 Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the
following vote to award Bid #4312 for a new water pump for Well #11 to the best bidder,
Peerless Pump Company, and reject all other bids. Amount of Did: $2,594.64, as
approved by the Water Board.
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 Corbin and passed by the
following vote to authorize the Mayor to negotiate the Agreement reappointing the
auditing firm of Diehl, Evans_ and Company as auditors for all departments of the City,
effective July 1, 1967.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen= None
The Downey Historical Society submitted copies of its by-laws with a request that
the City authorize the City Attorney to prepare incorporation papers enabling them to
become incorporated. The papers were referred to the City Attorney to review.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the
following vote to authorize Robert W. Gain, Fire Chief, to attend the California Fire
Chiefs' Association Annual Conference at Santa Rosa, California, May 23-26, 1967;
Donald B. Robison, Assistant to the City Manager, to attend the Personnel Association
Regional Conference in San Francisco, California, April 28 - May 3, 1967; and Ivan A.
Robinson, Chief of Police, to attend the Peace Officers' Conference at Sacramento
May 21 - 24, all with reasonable and necessary expenses allowed.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Permission was requested from the Director of Finance to establish a method of
disposal of outdated records, which should be in conformance with approval of the
auditors, City Attorney, and under State laws governing said procedures. The City
Attorney will need to prepare a resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
.-4 that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution establishing
the method of disposing of outdated records in accordance with the Director'of
Finance's request.
The City Manager reported it now appears that the Los Angeles Airways are ready
to execute the lease for helicopter service in the City of Downey, with operations
stated therein to begin July 31, 1967.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by
the following vote to authorize the Mayor to enter into Agreement with the Los Angeles
Airways for helicopter service.
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AYES: 4 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 1 Councilman: Morton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The City Attorney briefed Council on proposed Assembly Bill -363 relating to
compulsory arbitration which provides that if the public agency and fire fighters
cannot settle a duspute, it would be submitted to a Board of Arbitration. The title
of the resolution was read by the City Attorney, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1893
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING
ASSEMBLY BILL 363 RELATING TO COMPULSORY ARBITRATION
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 Resolution No. 1893 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 Dunnum and passed by
the -following vote to authorize the City Attorney, City Manager or Council members to go
to Sacramento and be prepared to lend any additional support to opposition of AB -363,
if necessary.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen:. None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Dunnum moved that the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
relative to granting of funds for the Christmas Parade for 1967 at this time, rather
than awaiting budget studies, be considered at the next Council Meeting provided an
emergency faces the Junior Chamber and the Lions Club in preliminary plans and prepara-
tions for the parade. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Walter Wanke, Water Department Superintendent, reported that Pump #301
located on Bangle Road had failed and since the well is a low producer and past history
shows numerous repairs, the Water Board approved the recommendation that new equipment
not be purchased and that the well be abandoned.
It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by the
following vote to approve the Water Board's recommendation that the existing equipment
at Pump #301 located on Bangle Road be dismantled and sold as surplus equipment.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
Mr. James Ruth reported on Treasure Island Park development and requested permission
to initiate Phase I development of the park. He stated this phase should be completed
by June 1.
It was moved by Councilman Tenple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and passed by the
.-+ following vote to approve the recommendation to initiate Phase I of Treasure Island Park.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Dunnum, Corbin, Morton, Temple, Dickerson
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The City Attorney advised that a matter of arrest of one of the attorneys in
Downey on April 4, 1967, was again brought up by the Southeast District Bar Association,
requesting again that members of the Police Department involved in the matter appear
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before the Special Committee of the Southeast Bar Association for investigation and
examination. There is no litigation pending or proposed. The City Attorney suggested
that he be authorized to reply on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Police and the City
Council, advising that they do not think it is in the best interests of the City and
the employees of the City to do as requested.
It was moved by Councilman Morton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that the City Council reaffirm its previous actions and remarks relative to the request
of the Southeast District Bar Association as suggested by the City Attorney.
Mr. John Kosov, 11117 Fairford, inquired about the park situation in the triangle
area of the City and what had become of the matter of dissolution or withdrawal from
the Southeast Park District. He was informed by Councilman Morton that the City has
been awaiting the outcome of the decision of the Division of Highways in obtaining
acreage and that the Southeast Park District seemingly was not in favor of the
triangles withdrawal from that District to become a part of the City of Downey's park
department.
Mayor Dickerson stated he had talked with the attorney for the Southeast Park
%strict and had been informed that that District would not take any steps toward dis-
solution until it received a complaint from the citizens relative to double taxation.
Mr. Kosov requested the names of the property owners who had replied affirmatively
to the cards which the City had sent relative to the dissolution of the Southeast Park
District in the triangle area.
Councilman Morton advised Mr. Kosou the answers to all his questions were not
readily available at this time.
The City Manager stated he would work with Mr. Kosov in supplying him with the
names and information requested by him.
.-. Councilman Mopton stated he has been impressed by the School District's formation
of an ad hoc committee to study additional ways to raise revenues. The study was taken
under submission but not before they had suggested additional sales tax which would
raise additional funds without additional tax on real property. Mr. Morton stated he
feels the sales tax is a fair way to amortize tax on the citizens.
Councilman Temple recommended that Council proclaim Police Week in May.
Mayor Dickerson praised the action of a former councilman in turning the Rio Hondo
Country Club over to teenagers for a party last Friday evening, with Director of Finance
Robert Shand and the Coordinating Council overseeing it. There was a total of 323 boys
and girls at the teenage "hop" who conducted themselves in a very orderly fashion.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum and so ordered
that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to be from the Mayor and City Council in
appreciation for this night of good, clean fun for the teenagers of the City.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:30 P.M.
DE DOYLE
Ciy Clerk
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--- CHARLES W. DICKERSON
Mayor