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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MAY 8, 1974
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Special Called meeting at
5:38 p.m., May 8, 1974, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Richard M. Jennings presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen: Walter S. Temple, Donald H. Winton, Hazel N.
Scotto, Richard M. Jennings
ABSENT: Councilmen: Joseph E. DiLoreto (arrived at 5:45 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Mayor Richard Jennings called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. He ex-
plained the purpose of the meeting was for a study session on Assessment District
117, Adoree Avenue, et al. Mayor Jennings said the hearing on Assessment
District 117 will take place at the regular meeting of May 13, 1974, which will
be held in the Downey Theatre instead of the Council Chambers.
City Manager Charles Thompson presented a brief summary on the Assessment
District progress to date.
Community Development Director Ervin Spindel distributed paper sheets con-
taining cost data on the Assessment District and proceeded to discuss property
owners' costs, billing procedures, and engineering costs.
Councilman Joseph DiLoreto arrived at the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Mr. Spindel explained the 1911 Act regarding majority protests and power
within the City Charter that would enable the City Council to override a majority
protest. He also explained the program which he plans to present to the public
at the City Council Meeting on Monday evening, May 13th, regarding improvements
for Assessment District 117.
Mayor Jennings interrupted the study session and inquired of the other
Councilmen if they would desire to hear from a citizen, Mr. Bruce Watson, who
was the only person in the audience. The Council consented and the Mayor in-
formed Mr. Watson he was welcome to speak so long as he limited his questions
and remarks to the issue being studied.
Mr. Bruce Watson, 7326 Neo Street, Apartment J, Downey, proceeded to address
the Council.
Mayor Jennings again commented that Mr. Watson should limit his conversation
to the improvement project under study. When Mr. Watson failed to do so, the
Mayor directed the City Manager to have a sergeant -at -arms remove Mr. Watson from
the Council Chambers. A police officer escorted Mr. Watson from the Council
Chambers.
After further discussion on the Assessment District, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Council Minutes 5/8/74 (Special Meeting)
Richard M. Jenning Mayor