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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 23, 1968
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall at 8:00 A.M., July 23, 1968, Mayor Thomas H. Morton
presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police
Ray Lake, Director of Building and Safety
Robert Gain, Fire Chief
William Goggin, Director of Planning
William Harper, Superintendent of Recreation
Robert Shand, Director of Finance
Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works
Lee Leavitt, City Engineer
Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department
Alberta Pfeiffer, City Clerk
Katherine Holtzclaw, Secretary
Mr. William Edmonds, Secretary, Y.M.C.A., delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
that the minutes of the July 8, 1968, Council Meeting be approved as submitted.
The City Clerk presented the following correspondence:
A letter from H. M. "Bert" Douglas resigning from the Parking Place Commission.
City Clerk Alberta Pfeiffer stated the term of Bert Douglas had expired on June 30,
1968, and Mrs. Marzella Brumley had been appointed to serve.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
that a letter of thanks and commendation be sent to Mr. Douglas for his term as Com-
missioner. The Mayor directed the City Manager to prepare the letter.
^ A letter from the United States Figure Skating Association to Mr. Larry Dusich of
Downey relative to participating with Sherri Thrupp in the Second Saint-Gervais Inter-
national Competition. Mr. King related the request for contribution for this competition
by Larry Dusich from the City, stating it might not be legal. City Council referred
the matter to the Chamber of Commerce for consideration.
Mayor Morton presented past Mayor Charles Dickerson with a plaque representing the
gavel of his office for his term in office, and conveyed the appreciation of City Council
for the unselfish way he served his City, and the initiative he showed during the course
of his term. The Mayor further related former Mayor Dickerson demonstrated his love for
his City by his willingness to work together --cooperate, and that it is because of men of
his calibre that we have a City such as we have today.
Former Mayor Dickerson accepted the plaque stating it was with a great deal of
emotion. Former Mayor Dickerson further stated he felt Downey was the most outstanding
City in the State and probably the Nation, and that he felt humble to have had the
opportunity to serve and have a place in its development and growth.
City Council concurred with Mayor Morton's remarks and further added that former
Mayor Dickerson served with distinction, and wished him luck.
Mr. Oren L. King, City Manager, added that in behalf of the City employees he
wished to express to Mr. Dickerson his appreciation for service in municipal affairs
and also extended his best wishes for the future.
Mayor Morton presented past Councilwoman Priscilla Dunnum, who had served as
Mayor Pro Tempore, with a plaque and expressed his commendation for her outstanding
service. The Mayor further stated the Dunnum family, along with Judge Dunnum, have
all contributed to the growth of the City; that Mrs. Dunnum brought a new spirit to
the City Council in the areas of pulchritude and that she is a tribute to women.
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Past Councilwoman Dunnum accepted the plaque with her thanks, stating that the
only thing that matches the feeling of satisfaction for service, are the many friend-
ships that are made and earned.
City Council concurred with Mayor Morton's remarks and wished to express a job
well done.
City Manager Oren L. King also expressed best wishes of the City employees and
their thanks.
The City Clerk resumed with the items of correspondence:
A memorandum from Mr. Terry Middlebrooke, Chief License Inspector, relative to
United Towing Service with attached letters from Ray's Towing and Doug's Tug Towing
Services.
Mr. Virgil Becker, attorney representing Mr. Charles Trent of Ray's Towing and
Charles Allen of Doug's Tug, stated his clients were not advised of the third towing
service's intention to come into Downey and his appearance before Council, and if
they had been so informed, they also would have appeared before Council telling their
reasons why they were opposed to the third towing service.
Mr. Becker asked Council's consideration of their decision made at the July 8, 1968
Council Meeting -relative to allowing the third service to operate. Mr. Becker pre-
sented a charted map of Downey with various colored pins representing the types of
towing calls made, such as impounded automobiles. Mr. Becker brought out that the
expense of the trucks upkeep, labor, taxes, problem of land for storage of the im-
pounded vehicles, does not compensate for the amount of business intake for three
businesses to survive. It was his opinion, and that of Mr. Trent and Mr. Allen, that
one towing service would surely be compelled to go out of business as a result of this.
Mr. Becker further stated that United Towing has a contract with the City of South Gate,
doing that City's towing and maintaining storage areas within the City of Downey.
Mr. Becker presented the map to the City Clerk.
Mr. Charles Trent, 11442 Downey Avenue, owner of Ray's Towing, spoke in opposi-
tion to the third towing service in Downey, concurring with Mr. Becker's remarks,
hoping that only two towing services would remain due to the limited amount of this
type of business. Mr. Trent further elaborated on his many years' residency, how he
is maintaining a fee schedule that is workable within the City, the cost of storing
the vehicles, and that he has also participated in safety programs in the City.
Mr. Charles Allen, owner of Doug's Tug, 8634 Firestone Boulevard also concurred
with Mr. Becker and elaborated on abandoned vehicles, their storage and costs involved.
Mr. Allen further stated that his service and that of Mr. Trent has not had any com-
plaints from the Police Department or anyone who has required towing service.
Mr. Gene Moore of United Towing Service, stated that his business is in Downey,
but that it is his brother whose business is located in South Gate. Mr. Gene Moore
stated he used the South Gate location for telephone and bookkeeping services only.
Mayor Morton expressed that he regretted that complete information was not
available at the last Council meeting.
Councilman Ferris inquired if there is now a valid contract with United Towing,
to which the City Attorney replied that United Towing has signed their cc tract and
returned it, however, the other two towing contracts were not signed, pending the
outcome of this Council meeting.
Councilman Winton related that he wished there was representation from these
people at the previous meeting, and stated he was sorry that communication had broken
down along the line. Since they were not here at the last meeting, he felt that it
was because the third party was conducive to increasing business, but since he has
heard the statements this morning, he is in favor of, and would like to ask Mr. Sorensen
to look into the legality of changing the three districts back to two districts.
Mr. Sorensen stated that United's contract is now in effect, and there was a
provision in the agreement that it may be terminated by either party upon 30 days'
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written notice. If Council desired, it could direct that United Towing give notice
of termination, which notice would be effective 30 days afterward, and from the effec-
tive date of termination, it could restore the two districts and the two contracts,
assuming the parties heretofore again sign. Termination of the one agreement would be
required.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by
the following vote that 30 days notice to terminate be given to United Towing and that
the towing services be redistricted to two districts upon the effective date of ter-
mination of United's Contract, upon the evidence given at this City Council meeting.
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Winton, Morton
NOES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Ferris
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and failed
by the following vote, to direct a study of the towing situation in the City and
make a thorough analysis as to what would be the best for the City, and when this
determination is made, then go to bid for the best responsible towing service.
AYES: 2 Councilmen: Temple, Ferris
NOES: 3 Councilmen: Corbin, Winton, Morton
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
A copy of Mr. Ervin Spindel's letter to Deputy District Engineer T. R. Lammers,
State Division of Highways regarding signalization requests at the intersections of
Lakewood Boulevard and Stonewood Place and Firestone Boulevard and Patton Road.
Mr. Spindel stated he has received a reply to his letter that the Division of Highways
will undertake this request.
A notice of filing application for rate increase of the Southern California
Edison Company. Councilman Winton reviewed the different percentages of increase in
businesses in California in comparison to that of the Southern California Edison
Company. He further compared the 14.1% increase requested for domestic and street
lighting to that of 3% and 4'/ increase in salaries of businesses.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by
the following vote that a letter be drafted by the City Manager to be sent to the
Public Utilities Commission from the City of Downey in opposition to the increase of
lighting rates as the percentage increases of 14.1% for domestic and 14.7% for
street lighting will place an undue burden on the home owner.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
The Mayor directed Councilman Winton to work with the City Manager in drafting
a letter to the Public Utilities Commission.
A notice from Southern California Rapid Transit District announcing a public
hearing on July 18, 1968 at 10:00 a.m., 1060 South Broadway, Los Angeles, Received
and filed.
A letter from Texaco, Inc. requesting a vibroseis survey on various streets
within the City. Mayor Morton stated that the City of South Gate, having had similar
experiences as Downey, has halted further surveys by Council action as an industrial
problem, not City Councils'.
Councilman Temple moved to study the matter further to find a workable plan for
the people to speak and be heard on this matter. The motion failed for lack of a
second.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote that the vibroseis survey on various streets in Downey by the
Texaco, Inc., be denied.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 1 Councilmen: Temple
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
A letter from Ardis, McClean, Greenwald & Broderick, attorneys representing
Mrs. Virginia Warren relative to the City of Downey's proposing acquisition of frontage
on Firestone Boulevard for off-street parking. The City Manager related a conference
had been held with Mrs. Warren and further meetings are planned to try to work out an
equitable agreement for this acquisition. Council took the matter under submission for
further conference with the property owner as the costs of the land are exorbitant and
completion of the parking facility impossible as previously planned.
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A memorandum from James Ruth, Director of Parks 8 Recreation relative to the
dedication of Temple Park. Due to vacations, and Councilman Temple's absence during
the latter part of August, Council recommended that the dedication of Temple Park be
held sometime in September.
A copy of a letter from Mr. Ervin Spindel to Adrian Wilson & Associates with a
tentative layout of the Veterans' Memorial/Theatre and the proposed traffic circle.
(There was further discussion on this item at the time the City Manager presented his
report.)
A letter from Dr. Arnold Finch, Downey Unified School District, relative to a summary
of traffic conditions hazardous to pedestrian school children. Ervin Spindel, Director
of Public Works, reported that this matter has been referred to the Traffic Committee.
A memorandum from Robert L. Shand, Director of Finance, relative to establishing
a West Coast Headquarters office of the National Boy Scout organization. It was sug-
gested that a possible location could perhaps be in the Florence Park development
when it materializes inasmuch as the Boy Scout movement is a non-profit organization.
The City Attorney requested that before considering a park location, he would like to
be informed so that he can check into this phase. It was also suggested that of a
smaller scope, but equally important, is the possibility that the Los Angeles Area
Council is considering establishing two divisions in the Los Angeles Basin area, one
of which would possibly be in Torrance, and the other in the Southeastern area where,
again, the City of Downey could possibly be considered.
It was recommended that Councilman Scott Temple, who is active in the Boy Scout
movement, might be interested in working toward that objective.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered
that City Council support Mr. Shand and the Boy Scout organization in their efforts
to establish a West Coast Boy Scout Headquarters office and/or Los Angeles Area Council
Division office in the City of Downey.
The Chamber of Commerce was also invited to work on this project.
A memorandum from Mr. Walter Wanke, Director of Water Department relative to recom-
mendation from the Water Board (and attached letter from Chairman of the Water Board,
Hollis M. Peavey) that the former Water Department Office Building on Second Street be
sold with any funds received therefor being credited to the Water Department Unapprop-
riated Reserve Fund. The matter was continued under submission for more study.
A letter from the Public Utilities Commission with notice of adjourned hearing
for interim rate relief of the application of Suburban Water Systems. Mr. Wanke,
Director of the Water Department, advised this water company serves about 700 proper-
ties in the Triangle area.
Councilman Winton requested that Mr. Wanke, or a representative, be present at the
hearing to ask why the rate increase is necessary in supporting the citizens of the
area involved.
The hearings are set before Examiner Daly as follows:
Whittier: Council Chambers, City Hall, 13230 E. Penn Street
Tuesday, September 17, 1968 at 10:00 a.m.
West Covina: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1444 West Garvey Avenue
Wednesday, September 18, 19 and 20 at 10:00 a.m.
A letter from the -County of Los Angeles, Assessor Philip E.-Watson, relative to
the assessed value totals of the 1968 local roll before equalization for the City of
Downey, total assessed valuation -- $194,261,665. Ordered received and filed.
A memorandum from City Manager Oren L. King, with attachment of letter from
National Seal Division relative to zoning east of Patton Road, in effect an "H" zone
change or "H" overlay.
The City Manager reported on National Seal Division's location easterly of Patton
Road opposite the Downey Community Hospital and the effect the "H" zone would have on
them for their future expansion plans.
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It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by
the following vote to direct the Planning Commission to eliminate that "M" Industrial
Area lying easterly of Patton Road from the current hospital zone study.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
A letter from the League of California Cities with agenda for meeting of the
Transportation Evaluation Committee and Technical Sub -Committee scheduled for Wednes-
day, July 24, 1968 at 10:00 a.m., 702 Statlet Center, Los Angeles. The City Manager
stated he would attend the meeting if time permits.
A memorandum from Fire Chief Robert Gain relative to the acquisition of a used
Mack Model 707 engine for repair of their 1945 Mack Pumper -Ladder. Ordered received and
filed.
A report for information only, from Ervin Spindel, Director of Public Works,
listing the projects presently being processed by the Public Works Department.
A memorandum from the Downey Traffic Committee regarding left turn prohibitions
from Florence Avenue at Bellman Avenue and at Birchdale Avenue.
The Director of Public Works stated that the report submitted on the left -turn
prohibitions was as a result of a thorough analysis and study that was made by the
Traffic Committee. Mr. Spindel also showed a picture of the type of "break -away"
sign that would be used.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered
to prohibit left turning westbound on Florence Avenue at Bellman and at Birchdale
Avenue between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
A petition from various property owners and request for initiation of Chapter 27
proceedings for street improvements on Downey -Sanford Bridge Road, a primary thorough-
fare between Florence Avenue and Gallatin Road.
Mr. Harold Provin, 9767 Downey -Sanford Bridge Road, related the need for curbs,
gutters and paving on Downey -Sanford Bridge Road due to the damage caused from water
standing on the streets. Mr. Provin further stated that the Public Works Department
spent a great deal of money and time filling in the holes caused from the standing
water. Up until this time, only three property owners have agreed to improvements
at their exepnse; however, they have the consent of the fourth property owner involved,
if the City would absorb the costs of removing the obsolete poles.
Mr. Spind'el recommended that the property owners be encouraged to go ahead and
put in curbs, gutters and driveways on their own; however, he believes there should
be some additional contribution toward the paving, probably on the basis of a front
foot -- approximately $1 or $1.50 per front foot. Councilman Temple recommended
holding up on the paving until the next meeting.
In answer to Councilman Winton's inquiry about the dedication, Mr. Spindel replied
that dedication has been acquired 2' behind the curbline and it is not necessary to
obtain any further dedication. The dedication is sufficient to put in curbs and there
would be no parkway. This would allow for a 36' street at a total cost of $1,581.00,
based upon a 50c cost per square foot. Mr. Spindel related that with curb and gutters,
and even without the paving, the drainage will be improved considerably. Also, there
would be over 50% of the improvements without the one property owner who objected to
the improvements.
^ Councilman Ferris requested this be taken under submission until the next Council
meeting as he wishes to study the request further and also view the area involved. So
A memorandum from the City Manager to City Council requesting a sick leave of
absence, with pay, for an additional period of 60 days (if needed) for Mrs. Inice Durham,
whose sick leave will be exhausted August 27, 1968.
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote to grant a leave of absence of 60 days with pay, if needed, to
Mrs. Inice Durham, after the accumulated sick leave is exhausted on August 27, 1968.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Legal claims from Truck Insurance Exchange, subrogee for Dean Corbett Chrysler;
Paul A. Bateman; and Dorothy Harris.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the
following_ vote to deny each of the claims from Dean Corbett Chrysler, Paul Bateman and
Dorothy Harris, and refer to the City's Insurance Carrier.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2098
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE SOUTHWESTERLY TEN
FEET OF QUILL DRIVE NORTHWESTERLY OF OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD
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 to adopt Resolution No. 2098.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DETERMINING THAT LIQUIDATED DAMAGES SHALL BE PAID
(AD #105 -- PHLOX STREET)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris,
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. 2099 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER
AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE
SYSTEM KNOWN AS CASH CONTRACTS NUMBERS S.S. 88, S.S. 158,
S.S. 119, BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, SECOND STREET, DOLAN AVENUE
AND DOWNEY AVENUE, MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NOS. 141
AND 216, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, FOR FUTURE OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF
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.
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the
following vote that Resolution No. 2100 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PUBLIC
NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION
OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IN AND ABOUT THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
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 Ferris and passed by
the following vote
that Resolution No. 2101
be adopted, setting a hearing for 7:30 P.M.
August 12,
1968,
in the Council
Chamber
of the Downey City Hall.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin,
Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. BETTY L. KILPATRICK
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that this resolution be taken under submission until the next Council meeting.
Councilman Winton related his reason for requesting holding this appointment for
two additional weeks is because there is certainly an area of cooperation within the
City along with the School District, and should there be any possibility that
Mrs. Kilpatrick would be vacating a seat on the School Board, he certainly wouldn't
want that portion of the City presently represented by her to be without total repre-
sentation on the School Board, and he does it only for that reason.
Mayor Morton expressed reservations of how one can serve on the School Board and
also on the Planning Commission, which perhaps is second only to City Council in im-
portance as far as City Government is concerned. The time they spend in meetings is
quite extensive. The Mayor stated he felt Mrs. Kilpatrick is quite capable, but the
amount of time consumed to perform both jobs concerned him.
Councilman Winton stated he would assume that Mrs. Kilpatrick has researched
sufficiently and diligently the dates and time the meetings are to be held and that he
will reaffirm with Mrs. Kilpatrick if there is sufficient time for both.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING AND AGREEING TO PROPOSED CHANGE IN LOS ANGELES
TRANSPORTATION STUDY AREA AND AMENDING AGREEMENT OF
AUGUST 24, 1964
The resolution was read by title only. A resume on'thi,s item
was contained in Item 1 of the City Manager's report. It was moved by Councilman Corbin,
seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered that the resolution be held for further
study and report from the City Manager at the next Council meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON-
VENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF
BROOKSHIRE AVENUE SOUTHERLY OF SIXTH STREET (S.S. NO. 175)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded
by Councilman Winton and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. 2102 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote to authorize purchase of property at 8503 Sixth Street at the
appraised price of $29,500; authorize condemnation proceedings for the right-of-way
of property at 10710 Brookshire Avenue for the appraised value of $2,500. plus court
costs of approximately $1,000.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS-596
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 (NO. 100 -
NO. 607 $153,274.28) (PAYROLL)
The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Ferris,
seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. WS-596 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO. WS-597
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 (NO. 246 -
NO. 447 $220,237.37)
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 Corbin and passed by
the following vote that Resolution No. WS-597 be adopted.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
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 allow the substitution of a subcontractor, Grand,Heat.& Air Condi-
tioning, for Cash Contract No. 193, installation of the air conditioning system in the
new and remodeled Police Wing of City Hall.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by
the following vote to accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No, 209,
Unit 1, Storage Bins and Pipe Racks at the City Water Yard and accept the improvement
and the responsibility for the maintenance thereto.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
After "a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by
Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote to award a contract to Sully -Miller
Contracting Company of Long Beach for Cash Contract No. 218, Miscellaneous Repairs,
various locations, citywide, in the amount of the unit prices submitted, and reject
all other bids.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: 1 Councilmen: Temple
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
Councilman Temple stated the reason he abstained was that Sully -Miller is a sub-
sidiary of Union Oil Company, his employer.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by
the following vote to approve the specifications and grant authority to advertise for
bids for Cash Contract No. 229, tree removal at various locations.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the
following vote to accept the improvements completed under S.S. Project 132, Unit 1,
the north side of Stewart and Gray Road west of Pernell Avenue and responsibility for
maintenance thereto.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by
the following vote to grant authority to advertise for bids for cleaning and cement
mortar.lining.water mains in the area west of Horley Avenue between Lubec and Suva
Streets.
AYES:,
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Temple,. Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES:
0 -
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
After summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Council-
man Temple and passed by the following, vote to award Cash Contract No. S.S. 178, Storm
Drain in Seventh Street, Paramount Boulevard to Downey Avenue, to Robert Lopez Con-
struction Company'of Norwalk, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the unit
prices bid, and reject all other bids.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by
the following vote to approve the reconstruction of curb and gutter return and paveout
at 8340 Devenir Street.and authorize the following transfer of funds.
AMOUNT: FROM:
TO:
$900. Capital Improvements Unbudgeted Miscellaneous Paveouts
Account No. 13814 Account No. 13788
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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Since no protests were received as a result of notice of hearing of this date on
protests to the lot cleaning done by the City during the previous year, it was moved -
by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the following vote
to affirm the assessments for weed abatement work as shown in the Director of Public
Works official record in the amount of $149394.86 for all work performed between
July 1, 1967 and June 309 1968.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
0
Councilmen:
None
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and passed by
the following vote to authorize the expenditure of $3,000 from the Streets and Side-
walk Fund for the construction of sidewalks on Lakewood Boulevard and on Stewart and
Gray Road for Sidewalk Matching Funds Projects Numbers 336 and 337.
AYES:
5
Councilmen:
Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
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 accept the improvements completed in Tract No. 25955, Blodgett
Avenue south of Prichard Street, and the responsibility for the maintenance thereof.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by
the following vote, to approve matching funds in the amount of $3,150. for sidewalk
construction at the following locations:
Estimated
M.F. No. Address City Cost
335
7921 Quill Drive
$ 36.00
338
9642 Belcher Street
30.00
339
11222 Buell Street
30.00
340
10636 Casanes Avenue
30.00
341
1223.6 Chavers Avenue
30.00
342
12242 Chavers Avenue
30.00
343
12247 Chavers Avenue
30.00
344
12303 Chavers Avenue
30.00
345
12307 Chavers Avenue
30.00
346
12312_Chavers Avenue
30.00
347
12313 Chavers Avenue
30.00
348
12316 Chavers Avenue
30.00
349
12322 Chavers Avenue
30.00
350
12323 Chavers Avenue
30.00
351
8548 Comolette Street
32.00
352_
7228 Dinwiddie Street
36.00
353
7240 Dinwiddie Street
36.00
354
1212-7 Downey Avenue - Boyne Street Frontage
90.00
355
12253 Downey Avenue
30.00
356
12259-71-73 Downey Avenue
90.00
357
122.69 Downey Avenue
30.00
358
12309 Downey Avenue
45.00
359
12-727. Downey .Avenue
32.00
360
8406 Everest Street
30.00
361
8510 Fontana Street
30.00
362
8518 Fontana Street
30.00
363
8524 Fontana. Street
60.00
364
8542 Fontana Street
30.00
365
8548 Fontana Street
30.00
366
NE corner Gurley Avenue $ Alameda Street
173.00
367
10852 Hasty Avenue
32.00
368
11802 Horton Avenue
128.00
369
7605 Irwingrove Drive
140.00
370
10331 Julius Avenue
33.00
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M.F. No. Address
Estimated
City Cost
$ 33.00
371
10340 Julius Avenue
33.00
372
10341 Julius Avenue
33.00
373
10402 Julius Avenue
33.00
374
10403 Julius Avenue
33.00
375
10408 Julius Avenue
119.00
376
7919 Lubec Street
70.00
377
8605 Muller Street -- Birchdale Avenue Frontage
108.00
378
11803 Old River School Road
89.00
379
9729 Paramount Boulevard -- Lubec Street Frontage
380
10408 Pomering Road
33.00
33.00
381
10440 Pomering Road
33.00
382
10446 Pomering_ Road
31.00
383
13233 Premiere Avenue
30.00
384
9073 Priscilla Street
31.00
385
8318 Puritan Street
31.00
386
8322 Puritan Street
36.00
387
7939 Quill Drive
36.00
388
7951 Quill Drive
140.00
389
9110 Songfest Drive
31.00
390
9116 Songfest Drive
31.00
391
9126 Songfest Drive
31.00
392
9206 Songfest Drive
31.00
393
9212 Songfest Drive
31.00
394
9216 Song-fest Drive
31.00
395
9222 Songfest Drive
31.00
396
9226 Songfest Drive
397
7839 Springer Street
36.00
398
9730 Tweedy Lane
118.00
399
13213 Stanbridge Avenue
50.00
400
10265 Vultee Avenue
40.00
401
12907 Sandy Lane
96.00
402
12032 Patton Road
45.00
TOTAL
$3,150.00
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
11
The City Manager reported on the contractual agreement being prepared by the
City Attorney with Anthony & Langford, Architects, for the construction of a two-
phase program for the present and future addition to the Downey City Library.
Mr. Sorensen, the City Attorney,stated he added Articles 15 and 16 to the agree-
ment for the purpose of the additions to make certain that once the projected pro-
posed construction costs were approved by the Council, upon the preliminary findings
that in the event the Architect failed to design within that cost, then the redrafting
or redrawing.would be at the Architect's expense and not the City.
Mayor Morton stated that at the request of City Council, Councilman Corbin and
Mayor Morton met with the Architect, reviewed the program and came up with what they
believed is a good program of expansion, satisfactory to them. This Architect is the
same one who originally designed the library, therefore, is quite conversant with it,
and that he was very cooperative in dealing with the City. The Mayor further stated
it is designed for 10,000 square feet with room for another 4000 square feet for any
future expansion that may be necessary.
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Anthony and Lang-
ford for the construction of a new addition to the existing Library facility.
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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Mayor Morton related that City Council has spent an extensive amount of time
in reviewing the citizen advisory committees for the sole purpose of implementing
them, augmenting and revising them where necessary, so as to more fully use the
citizens of the City who take the time to participate. The Mayor further stated that
the :scopes of the various committees have been completely reworked and it is the
intent of the City Council that a Councilman be assigned to each of the Citizen Advisory
Committees in an ex-officio capacity,meeting the objectives in having regular meetings
with studies and reports passed onto the City Council: Each Committee will have the
assi,6tance of the Department Heads involved in that particular area of study, as well
as the services of a secretary.
The following appointments were made by the Mayor:
Citizens Tax Committee Councilman Scott E. Temple
(Renamed: Legislative Study Committee)
Civic Development Committee Councilman ,Joseph Ferris
combined with: City Beautification Committee
(Renamed: City Beautification and Development
Committee)
Youth Advisory Committee Councilman Donald Winton
(Augment scope and effectiveness for
youth program through the City)
Finance Advisory Committee Councilman Ben 'D Corbin
(Composed of all Managers of BANKS through-
out the City and plays an important
part in fiscal review and budget)
Sanitation & Health Committee
(Augment -scope to include health)
Civil Defense Advisory Committee
(The Mayor remarked this has been a very
active and strong committee and shown
tremendous amount of initiative)
Fire Advisory Committee
(Another Committee quite active)
Sister City Committee
Police Committee
City Improvement Committee
Councilman Donald Winton
Councilman Joseph Ferris
Councilman Ben 'D Corbin
Councilman Scott E. Temple
Mayor Thomas H. Morton
Mayor Thomas H. Morton
It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
to approve the above Councilmen to serve in an ex-officio capacity on the Committees
as outlined.
Mayor Morton asked to be excused from the Council Meeting in order to be in
Los Angeles for a mandatory meeting. A 10-minute recess was called for the Mayor
to greet students visiting from Guadalajara, Downey's Sister City, and stated he apprec-
iated their visit to the City of Downey. Mayor Morton then left the Council Chamber
at 10:25 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tempore Scott E. Temple requested Council to reconvene at 10:25 a.m.
with roll call:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton
ABSENT: Councilmen: Morton
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It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by
the following vote to remove trees and repair curb and gutter at 8282 Blandwood Road
and at 8203 DePalma Street.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
Mr. Russell Reynolds, Purchasing Agent, reported on the sale of the old parking
meters now being held in storage. Mr. Reynolds elaborated on the two types of meters
being advertised for bid in that the duplex meters merely means that they are visible
to read from both sides. When a coin is dropped in, it still must be hand wound in
comparison to the single meters which are automatic.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote to sell the parking meters to the highest and best bidders, as
follows, and reject al_1 other bids:
A. City of Hermosa Beach $1,402.50
177 single meters
B. Mr. Galen Steele $ 50.32
Z96 dual, hand wind meters
C. City of Huntington Park $ 21.00
21 Meter Shells
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
Mayor Pro Tempore Scott Temple and Richard Raabe, President of the Sister City
Association, greeted the following students from Downey's Sister City, Guadalajara,
Mexico. The Mayor Pro Tempore stated it was a pleasure to have them visit:
Ricardo Aguilar Eduardo Suarez Efrain Urzua
Alfonso Ramos Jaime Orendain Juan Marull
Jose Guillermo Ochoa Rodolfo Vargas Senorita Anna Victoria Corenian
Mrs. Miller, chaperoning the group, was also introduced.
Senor Jaime Orendain addressed City Council and stated he and his fellow students
were very happy to be visiting Downey and would like to invite everyone in turn to
visit Guadalajara. He further stated they were having a very good time.
Mayor Pro. Tempore Temple assisted by the City: Manager,-presen'ted each student'
with an.Honorary Citizen of Downey identification card.
Mayor Pro Tempore Temple declared a 5-minute recess, with Council reconvening
at 10:45 a.m., with roll call:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton
ABSENT: Councilmen: Morton
The bids for maintenance of office machines and equipment for 1968-69 was again
reviewed, after being held over from the City Council meeting of July 8, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the
following.vote to award the 1968-69 contract for maintenance of office machinery and
equipment for 1968-69 to Bonelli Typewriter Company of Downey.
AYES:
4
Councilmen:
Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton
NOES:
0
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen:
Morton
Reverend Rodney V. Cogswell, member of the Downey Community Hospital Foundation,
spoke relative to the proposed lease between the City of Downey and the Downey Com-
munity Hospital ComFoundwho tion. Reverend Cogswell stated that in the absence of the Chairman
m
of the Leasing/ otwae''s on vacation, he felt he could say without qualification that
the Board would accept and approve the lease with the exception of the parenthetical
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phrase contained in Paragraph 6, referring to the exclusive use of all buildings and
improvements 'Iexcept the commercial structures fronting upon Brookshire Avenue all
rights to which are reserved by Lessor."
The use of the commercial structures fronting upon Brookshire Avenue were dis-
cussed, and the City Attorney read the following ordinance in full prepared by him.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE- CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE
DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote that the ordinance be introduced.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by
the following vote to approve the 1968-69 gas tax budget as submitted in the amount of
$625,000. plus $100,000. from the County of Los Angeles.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
Councilman Ferris wished to stipulate in voting that prior to submission to
City Council for confirmation of the Rives Avenue Project, the recommendations or
plans be endorsed by both the City Beautification Committee and the Traffic Committee.
Councilman Winton wished to clarify that nothing -be done on the Stewart and Gray
Road Project until after July 24th, in the allocation of engineering -and appraisals.
The City Manager reported on the agreement between the City of Downey and the
Southern California Edison Company for extension of underground electric lines.
Mr. King further related that the money has already been expended and that the reso-
lution permits the Edison Company to maintain and be responsible for the extension
into the hospital after it has been completed. This is the agreement necessary to
serve the commercial development.
After further discussion, the agreement between the City of Downey and the Southern
California Edison Company for extension of underground electric lines was taken under
submission for further study until the next Council meeting. -
A report was submitted to City Council from the Planning Commission relative to
Zone Exception Case No. 790, 9322 Tweedy Lane (Dr. LuPrelle Williams)
Councilman Ferris stated that he had received two letters regarding the Zone
Exception Case No. 790, and requested this be taken under submission for further study.
So ordered.
The City Manag-er reported he had received a request from a Mrs. Berg, 9224 Stamps
Avenue, phone number TOpaz 17428., for a street dance this Saturday night from 8 p.m.
to midnight. The City Manager, Director of Public Works and Deputy Chief of Police
Morgan met with Mrs. Berg and found the location was in a cul-de-sac at the end of
Stamps Avenue, and approval was recommended.
It was moved by Councilman Ferris, seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the
following vote to grant the request for a street dance on Saturday night, July 27, 1968,
from 8 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
The City Manager reported on a Highway Commission meeting in San Diego regarding
the Century Freeway, July 23 and 24. Mr. King requested that Mr. Spindel attend the
meeting, with Council approval.
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The City Manager reported on the following requests to attend meetings and conferences
City Clerk to attend meeting of Southern California City Clerks' Association at
Santa Barbara on August, 23- 24,, .1968. '
Director of Building and Safety to attend the Annual Conference of Building
Officials in Houston, Texas, September 23-27.
League of California Cities Annual Meeting -- Los Angeles. Authority was requested
to make proper arrangements for the attendance of members of City Council, City
Manager and Department Heads to attend appropriate sessions of the Annual League
of California Cities' Meeting in Los Angeles, October 13-16, 1968, with reasonable
expenses allowed for Conference expense only. City Officials attending will
drive back and forth to meetings.
The City Manager to attend the Annual League of California Cities Labor Relations
Conference on September 4-6, 1968 in San Francisco. This Conference would also
include any members of City Council who would wish to attend.
Councilman Winton stated some Department Heads attended meetings more frequently
than others and suggested setting a maximum amount of time that each Department Head
should spend at each. Councilman Winton further requested of the City Manager that a
report from each Department Head attending each conference of what transpires of general
interest that would benefit City Council as well as the person who attended, be directed
to City Council'after each Conference, giving a reasonable idea of what the subjects were.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Ferris and passed by the
following vote that the City Clerk be -authorized to attend the Southern California City
Clerks' Association at Santa Barbara on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 1968; the
Director of Building and Safety be authorized to attend the annual Conference of
Building Officials in Houston, Texas, September 23-27; that City'Council, City Manager
and Department Heads be authorized to attend the Annual League of California Cities'
Meeting in Los Angeles, October 12-16, 1968; and the City Manager and any members of
City Council who wish,to attend the Annual League of California Cities Labor Relations
Conference in San Francisco, on September 4-6, 1968 with reasonable expenses allowed.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin! Temple, Ferris, Winton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
Mr. King reported on the master planning for future park development. Potential
areas include the Edison Company rights -of -way, the Los Angeles County Flood Channel
right-of-way, as well as present and future excess freeway right-of-way.
It was moved by Councilman Corbin, seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered
to authorize the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission to meet
together and jointly sponsor the future park development study for a report back to the
City Council.
The City Manager reported the preliminary plans for the Veterans' Memorial have
been submitted to Adrian Wilson Associates in an endeavor to coordinate the Veterans'
Memorial plans, specifications, grades, etc. with the theatre complex. Mr. King stated
representatives of Adrian Wilson Associates have indicated that the architectural
charges for coordinating this project with .the theatre project will be minimal; that
they will furnish schematics and basic detail design, including materials to be used,
and the Department of Public Works will complete the drawings and prepare the call
for bids.
Councilman Winton stated that the Veterans' Memorial Committee had put a great
many hours of diligent work into this,,and any plan changes which the Architect may
contemplate, should be given 100% consideration to those suggestions of this Committee
as to their original idea in an endeavor to retain those ideas.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by the
following vote that the preliminary plans for the Veterans' Memorial be submitted to
Adrian Wilson Associates in an effort to coordinate those plans from an Architect's stand-
point, for a grade level, so that it would be in conjunction with the proposed theatre
complex, giving full consideration to the suggestions of the Veterans' Memorial Committee.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
The City Manager reported on a request outlined by Fire Chief Gain to order a
1500 GPM Pumper, at the price of $43,622.97 less a $500. allowance for the 1941 Peter
Pirsch Unit. Mr. King further reported that funds are available in the Depreciation
Account for this equipment.
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It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded
the following vote that authorization be granted
Pumper at the price of $43,622.97, less a $500.
the equipment to be delivered in August, 1969.
by Councilman Corbin and passed by
to sign a purchase order for a 1500 GPM
allowance, for the 1941 Peter Pirsch unit,
Mrs. Jackie Grundman, 7439 Brookmill Road, spoke expressing her antipathy to the
statements of her neighbors at the last Council meeting in relation to Zone Exception
No. 794. Mrs. Grundman further stated the remarks her neighbors made in opposition to
her appeal to Zone Excep..tion No. 794, were complete untruths, and since the hearing,
^ her household has been harrassed, and her life even threatened.
Mayor Pro Tempore Temple stated that the Police Department would help in any
way they could to alleviate the problem of harrassment, and not to hesitate to call
them if she needed their help.
Councilman Ferris stated he had noticed a number of letters to the editors from
young people indicating needs of Senior Citizen and Youth Groups.
Mayor Pro Tempore Temple stated that unless the communications are directed to
the City Council in an official capacity, City Council could not take action.
Mayor Pro Tempore Temple suggested that Councilman Winton, as the new appointment
to work with the Youth Advisory Committee, work with them on this problem.
Councilman Winton related that he had met with the White Front Officials, Chief
Robinson, Director of Building Ray Lake and Mr. King relative to the problem of shop-
ping carts being removed from the shopping areas, sometimes by elderly citizens to
cart groceries home, and not returning the carts. Councilman Winton suggested Chief
Robinson develop an ordinance for the Downey Municipal Code similar to the Los Angeles
City Ordinance 41.45 prohibiting shopping carts' removal from the shopping areas without
returning them. The City Attorney advised the shopping carts could be posted and a
fine be imposed for removal.
Mayor Pro Tempore Temple directed the Chief of Police to work with the City Manager
.-� in coordinating. the ordinance.
Councilman Winton elaborated on increased property assessed valuations having
been brought to his attention by several property owners. In some instances the assess-
ment was increased 42% without the assessor even having entered the home to appraise.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple and so ordered
that the City Council, for the people of Downey, draft a letter to the County Tax
Assessor's Office protesting -these methods of assessing the people, and forcing them
into an appeal type of situation, in order to get justified rates on their property.
City Attorney Sorensen reported on the Stipulation of Judgment in the case of
City of Downey versus Sawitzky, et al, on parcels 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Brookshire Avenue
widening. Each provided for payment of certain monies and installments of certain
improvements. In reviewing the matter with the Director of Public Works and the
appraiser, the City Attorney stated that the appraisal costs are within the range
of the appraisals and policy of the Department of Public Works of paying the property
owner and putting in the improvements. This is a package deal for four parcels and
the parties have all been represented by an attorney and agreed to the settlement as
set forth in the judgment. The City Attorney recommended settlement, stating negotia-
tions have been pending for some time.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and passed by
the following vote to authorize settlement of judgments for Parcels 7, 8, 9 and 10
in the case of Downey vs. Sawitzky, et al. as recommended by the City Attorney.
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Corbin, Ferris, Winton, Temple
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Morton
Chief Robinson wished Council's action clarified relative to the remainder of
the contract for United Towing and what procedure his Department should follow to
rescind their Contract as previously acted upon.
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Mr. Sorensen stated that there is a lawful contract now with a 30-day notice on it.
Since United Towing signed originally, the City Attorney suggested they continue in that
manner, to be the proper towing agency for the 30-day period, and administratively to
attempt to negotiate representation of the other two towing agencies in their districts
for 30 days.
It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Corbin and so ordered
to continue with United Towing for 30 days as originally signed, and negotiate with
the other two towing agencies for operation in their respective districts for the
30 day period.
The City Clerk requested vacation from July 29 to August 12. Council approval
was granted this request.
Councilman Corbin requested the Traffic Committee to study the parking problem
at the Gallatin Market on Gallatin Road east of Lakewood where automobiles are parking
in the driveway, thereby blocking it.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at
11:40 a.m.
Alberta P eefiferL
City Clerk
c Qo')J")VlB' --N
Thomas H. Morton
Mayor
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