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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 03-22-05 - Regular Meeting (2)MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2005 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Presentations Public Comment 2 2 2 2 Consent Calendar Item Removed Council Minutes: Reg. Mtg. 03/08/05 Warrants: # 202583 - 202968; Wire Nos. 246, 30000975-982; $2,347,467.31 . State Traffic Safety Grant Funds Appropriation $115,000 Vapor Recovery Sys. upgrades to underground storage tanks Approved Reso. #05-6840 – Appoint Susan Bouris, Library Advisory Brd. Adopted Reso. #05-6841 – Urban Forestry Grant Application Adopted Reso. #05-6842 – Hazard Elimination Safety Proj . Application, Adopted Traffic Signal improvements Building Plan Check &/or Inspection Smes. Consultants Pub. Hrg. for DMC Amendments, Sect. 9110 & 9112, Single Family Dwellings, Building Bulk & Massing Council Member Announcements/Requests for Future Agenda Items Approved Approved Approved 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 Approved Set Hearing 04/26/05 Adjournment 014956 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2005 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:38 p.m., March 22, 2005, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Anne M. Bayer presiding. PRESENT :Council Members: Anne M. Bayer Meredith H. Perkins Rick Trejo David R. Gafin Kirk O. Cartozian Mayor Mayor Pro Tem ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles S. Vose, City Attorney/Economic Development Director Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager James Makshanoff, Deputy City Manager Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works John Finch, Police Chief Linda Haines, Director of Development Services John Michicoff, Director of Finance Mark Sauter, Fire Chief Thad Phillips, City Librarian Ron Yoshiki, City Planner Susan Domen, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS : Mayor Bayer presented the Mayor’s Service to the City award to Captain Robert Hohn, Fire Department . Mayor Bayer presented Certificates of Appreciation to Downey High School Girl’s Water Polo Team in recognition of their recent CIF Championship. Mayor Bayer presented a Proclamation declaring April 10 – 16 as National Library Week to Library Advisory Board Chair, Debbie Black and Anthony and Steve George, faithful Library users. Mayor Bayer presented a Proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to Georgarme Bruce, Executive Director, Exchange Club Family Support Center. City Council Minutes 03/22/05 -1- 01495 ? NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: ( Maria Cervantes, resident of Downey, stated that she had mail stolen from the Firestone Boulevard Downey Post Office outdoor mailbox which has resulted in identity theft and asked what the City was going to do to protect its citizens from this happening. Ronald Campos, representing Unity in the Community, thanked the City Council and staff for their continuing support. CONSENT CALENDAR – ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: 3.APPROVE BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANTS: Administration. This item was removed at the request of Council Member Cartozian and is listed under Other Business below. A. B. C. D. E. VCA CODE GROUP ESGIL CORPORATION MELAD AND ASSOCIATES SCOTT FAZEKAS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. LINHART PETERSEN POWERS ASSOCIATES 4.APPROVE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY WITH CITIGROUP, INC. FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD: Economic Development. This item was withdrawn at the request of City Manager Caton.{ 7.SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 26, 2005, ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 9110 AND 9112 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING BULK AND MASSING OF SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Development Services. This item was removed at the request of Council Member Cartozian and is listed under Other Business below CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Perkins, seconded by Council Member Trejo and unanimously carried to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar items as recommended: 1. 2. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting March 8, 2005: City Clerk. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Nos. 202583-202968: Wire Nos. 246. 30000975-982: in the total amount of $2,347,467.31: Finance. 5.APPROPRIATED $115,000 1N STATE TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM: Police. City Council Minutes 03/22/05 -2- 014958 6.APPROPRIATED $19,000 FROM THE GAS TAX FUND FOR ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADES TO THE UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK AT THE CITY CORPORATE MAINTENANCE YARD, 12324 BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD: Public Works. 8.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 05-6840, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SUSAN BOURIS TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT ONE: Council Member David Gafin. 9.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 05-6841, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PROPOSITION 12 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT: Public Works. 10.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 05-6842, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY PROJECT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 FOR SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT SELECTED INTERSECTIONS: Public Works. OTHER BUSINESS : CONSENT CALENDER – ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL: 3.APPROVE BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANTS: Administration. A. B. C. D. E. VCA CODE GROUP ESGIL CORPORATION MELAD AND ASSOCIATES SCOTT FAZEKAS AND ASSOCIATES. INC. LINHART PETERSEN POWERS ASSOCIATES Council Member Cartozian inquired as to the time frame for implementation of the other recommendations and how it is being handled; what the fees would be for the contractors and how they would be determined. Assistant City Manager Powell responded that the contracts are for five year terms that may be cancelled earlier if the need is no longer there; the major items in the Zucker report will be presented to Council during the Budget review and all others are being implemented by the Department Heads. The contracts set the percentage of the fees the company is paid and some tasks would be on an hourly rate basis. It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member Oann and unanimously carried to approve the consultant services contracts. City Council Minutes 03/22/05 -3- ' O1 49 Sq 7.SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 26, 2005, ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 9110 AND 9112 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING BULK AND MASSING OF SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Development Services. ( Council Member Cartozian asked for an explanation as to the basis for this item and was informed by City Attorney Vose that discussing the matter at this point other than the setting of the Public Hearing would not be appropriate due to the agenda noticing requirements. It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member Gafin and unanimously carried to set the Public Hearing for April 26, 2005. OTHER BUSINESS – Council Member Announcements or Requests for Future Agenda Items : Council Member Trejo recognized the 4th & 5th grade student council from Rio Hondo Elementary School and teacher Stephanie Miller in attendance tonight; reported that a meeting had recently been held with the City Council/School District subcommittee where future projects were discussed; expressed thanks to School Superintendent Dr. Doty for informing the City of the status of the declining enrollment and the potential closing of Pace Elementary School; announced that he had recently visited the new football field at Warren High School and expressed how great it looked; and mentioned that former Downey resident Lorenzo Romar has been named coach of the University of Washington basketball team. ( Council Member Cartozian mentioned that tonight’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of retired Downey Police Lieutenant Bill Lund; he recognized his brother Craig and friend Chris in the audience tonight; also he thanked Mayor Bayer for recognizing Coach Sean Steward and the Girl’s Water Polo Team from Downey High School on their recent CIF championship; and he mentioned the recent negative publicity regarding the appointment of the Board of Directors of the Columbia Memorial Space Learning Center Foundation and suggested that the Board consider including an interested member of the Aerospace Legacy Foundation. Council Member Gafin recognized the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Brady in the audience tonight; and announced that the City had hosted a dinner meeting of the California Contract Cities Association at the Rio Hondo Country Club; he also announced that he had participated in the annual Are walk; and he also concurs that consideration should be given for a citizen/resident/member of the Aerospace Legacy Foundation being part of the new Columbia Memorial Space Learning Center Foundation. Mayor Pro Tem Perkins congratulated Development Services Director Haines for the Soroptomists recent Women of Distinction Awards; and the local League of Women Voters for their celebration of Women’s History Month. Mayor Bayer announced that the upcoming Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes are going to be held on April 16, 23 and 30 at the First Baptist Church. { City Council Minutes 03/22/05 -4- 0149 bn ADJOURNMENT: 8:18 p.m. The meeting adjourned in memory of retired Downey Police Lieutenant Bill Lund, to 6:30 p.m., April 12, 2005, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. bz:za, KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk a or City Council Minutes 03/22/05 -5-