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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11-11-97 - Regular Meeting10756 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REG ULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:34 p.m., November 11, 1997, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor/Chairman Barbara J. Riley presiding PRESENT:Council Members/Conrmissioners: Barbara J. Riley Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Keith McCarthy Robert S. Brazelton Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor/Chairman Mayor ProTeIn/Vice-Chairman ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director Charles Vose, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk/Secretary Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Ron Ilwin, Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Mark Sauter, Assistant Chie£7Fire Marshal APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 28, 1997 It was moved by Council Mernber/Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner McCarthy, and unanimously carried to approve the Closed Session Minutes of October 28, 1997. CLOSED SESSION Mayor/Chairman Riley announced the Council/Commission is r'ecessing to Closed Session (6:35 p.m.) to discuss the following Sections of the Governrnent Code A. SECTION 54957 - Public Employee Evaluation - City Manager B. SECTION 54956.9, Subdivision (b) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - exposure to litigation (one potential case) City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 11/11/97 -1- 10757 C. SECTION 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Jim Jarrett; Property, two Union Pacific Railroad Co. properties on southwest corner of Nance Street and Downey Avenue created by Tentative Parcel map #23806; Negotiating Party, Union Pacific Railroad Co.; Under Negotiation, price and terms of payment. The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:37 p.m. with all Council Members/- Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report. The meeting recessed at 7:37 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 9:02 p.m. with all Council Members/- Commissioners present (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 9: 10.p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:28 p.m. with all Council Members/Commissioners present. ADJOURNMENT: 9:28 p.m. 44 e Barbara J / a rJ Ey,'MayorI :hairman h:Vxlcrkbcontehjmnl 1 1 1 City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 11/1 1/97 -2- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 11, 1997 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Proclamation re America Recycles Day November 15, 1997 Mayor Riley presented a plaque recognizing the Downey Unified School District as the 1997 Recycler of the Year Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2 2Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings, 11/11/97 Approved Cash Contract #609 - Roof Replacement & Repair: Waive the bid irregularity, authorize the required transfer of funds, & award a contract to SCR Group, Inc. dba Southern California Roofing Co.Approved Approved 2 2Warrants Issued: 137366 - 137808, $1,946,060.73 Moratorium on wireless communication ordinance: Rec. & file the report on progress made on the ordinance & set the public hearing on the extension of the moratorium Set hrg. 7:30 p.m., 1 1/25/97 2 Res. #6111, approving the appointment of Gloria Reed to Design Review Board Adopted Adopted 2 2 Res. #6112, approving the appointment of Dr. Edward Mongan to the Library Advisory Board, Dist. 3 Res. #6114, calling & giving notice of the holding of a Special Municipal Election on 2/10/98 for the submission of a proposed amendment to the Downey City Charter (Charter Amendment #11 )Adopted 6 Res. #6115, setting priorities for filing a written argument re a proposed City Charter Amendment & directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis Adopted Adopted 6 6~ Res. #6116, providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at municipal elections PAGE 1 OF 4 COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 11, 1997 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. #6117, providing that a proposed Charter Amendment relating to elections be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of said City at a Special Municipal Election to be held 2/10/98, as called by Res. #6114 (Charter Amendment No. 12)Adopted 6 Res. #6118, setting priorities for filing a written argument regarding an additional proposed Charter Amendment re elections & directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis Adopted 6 Res. #6119, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of L. A. to render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of a Special Municipal Election 2/10/98 Adopted 6 6 7 8 Retention of Martin & Chapman Co. as election consultant/ supplier for 2/10/98 Special Municipal Election Approved Appropriation of funds for Special Municipal Election 2/10/98 Approved Citywide Street Sweeping Contract Contd. to 11/25/97 Cash Contract #591, Phase II - Civic Center Water Well: Approve extra work & accept the improvements completed for the construction of the Civic Center Water Well Approved 8 Mr. Lennie Whittington submitted a survey on no. of vehicles parked on Manatee St., which reflects a parking problem in the area of Downey Community Hospital; circulated a photograph of a new generator installed at the hospital th,it was not included in the City’s review of the project 8 Mr. Joel Lubin c'omplimented the decision to have two Council Members file the arguments in favor of Chatter Amendments 11 and 12 & expressed a concern about Amendment 12 9 Diane Boggs-Verderber questioned status of the bus bench replacement program & asked about the wording of a pin worn by Cn. Lawrence \ PAGE 2 OF 4 COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 11, 1997 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. #6113, establishing a policy for the destruction of certain obsolete records within the Police Department & rescinding Resolution #5912 Adopted 9 9 9 Cn. McCaughan re update on child care survey Cn. McCaughan requested review of satellite dishes in area of Warren High School by Code Enforcement Cn. McCaughan re traffic problems resulting from left-turn signal at Firestone Bl. & Lakewood Bl. & requested stafF memo 9 10 10 10 10 Cn. McCaughan restated previous request for code info. re commercial trucks parked on City streets Cn. McCaughan requested a study session re Code Enforcement’s monitoring of yard sales & also the number of pending cases Cn. McCarthy noted several bus benches have been installed along Imperial Hwy. Cn. McCarthy complimented the new Sav-On project on Firestone Bl. at Paramount Bl. Cn. McCarthy congratulated recently elected Cerritos College Board members & also Downey Unified School District Board members 10 Cn. McCarthy recognized this year’s Downey Holiday Lane Parade Grand Marshals, Bob Verderber & Diane Boggs-Verderber 10 10 10 10 Cn. Lawrence acknowledged Chamber of Commerce President Steve Allen & complimented Chamber’s mentoring program Cn. Brazelton emphasized the importance of the Charter Amendments proposed by Council Cn. Brazelton congratulated Bob Verderber on his re-election to the Cenitos College Board PAGE 3 OF 4 COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 11, 1997 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Mayor Riley mentioned calls from citizens re solicitations from people purportedly representing police organizations 10 Mayor Riley asked about time frame for young people selling door-to-door after dark 10 Mr. Caton announced the hiring of the City’s new Building Official, Linda Haines, who will begin on 12/1/97 10 Adjourned in memory of L. A. County Deputy SherifFMichael Hoenig & Phil Soto, Former State Assemblyman & La Puente City Council Member 11 11Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., November 25, 1997 h:\cclerk\sconte\tablemst PAGE 4 OF 4 10758 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 11, 1997 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:39 p.m., November 11, 1997, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Barbara J. Riley presiding. PRESENT:Council Members: Barbara J. Riley Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Robert S. Brazelton Keith McCarthy Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Mayor ProTem ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles Vose, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk-Treasurer Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin. Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Art Rangel, Director of Economic & Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Bob Brace, City Engineer Greg Mayfield, Water/Sanitation Superintendent Mark Sauter, Assistant ChiegFire Marshal Kathy Simmons, Administrative Assistant, Public Works Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Riley presented to Kathy Simmons of the Public Works Department a Proclamation declaring November 15, 1997 as America Recycles Day, to focus the nation’s attention on the importance of recycling. Mayor Riley introduced Donna Boose, Deputy Superintendent of the Downey Unified School District, and Jean Hardy, Director of Purchasing and coordinator of the District’s recycling program. She presented them with a plaque recognizing the School District as the 1997 Recycler of the Year HEARINGS: None Council Minutes 11/11/97 -1- 10759 CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL Agenda Item VI-F-3, RESOLUTION FOR DESTRUCTION OF POLICE RECORDS, was removed at the request of Council Member McCarthy. Agenda Item VI-C-2, CASH CONTRACT NO. 591, PHASE II, CIVIC CENTER WATER WELL, was removed at the request of Council Member McCaughan. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, OCTOBER 28, 1997: Approve CASH CONTRACT NO. 609 - ROOF REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR (ACCOUNT NOS. 40-13031, 40-17212 AND 40-17213): Waive the bid irregularity, authorize the required transfer of funds, and award a contract, totaling $105,440, to SCR Group, Inc. dba Southern California Roofing Company for the replacement of the two deck roofs and repair of the main roof on the City Hall building, and repair of the roofs on the Library, Theater, and Golden Park buildings: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 137366 - 137808, $1,946,060.73: Approve MORATORIUM ON WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ORDINANCE: Receive and file the report on the progress made on the City’s Wireless Communications Ordinance, required by Government Code Section 65858(d); and set a public hearing on the extension of the Moratorium on the Wireless Communication Ordillance for 7:30 p.m. November 25, 1997, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 6111 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF GLORIA REED, SMALL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE, TO TIIE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6112 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. EDWARD MONGAN TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT THREE ORDINANCES: None RESOLUTIONS: None Council Minutes 11/1 1/97 -2- iG 760 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ESTABLISH DATE FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING CHARTER MEASURE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES OF POLICE AND FIRE Ms. McDonnell noted this item was requested by Council Member Brazelton at the last Council Meeting and relates to the charter provision for police and fire services in the City of Downey. She advised the language for the two Charter Amendments proposed for submittal to the voters has been prepared by the City Attorney. The earliest date for an election is February 10, 1998. In addition to the resolutions presented, there are two minute actions requested, one approves retaining the firm of Martin & Chapman Co. for election services and the other is to appropriate $80,000 for election costs. Mr. Vose noted the resolutions could be considered in two groupings. In the second resolution, the Council will have to designate one or more of its members to write a written argument. He advised that the language has been modified in the first resolution, Charter Amendment No. 11, to eliminate the numerical 2/3 referenced and to keep only the wording two-thirds. The fourth resolution, Charter Amendment 12, brings the Charter into compatibility with State Law, which has a period of 12 months before the same subject matter can come back before the City Council and the voters. He recommended moving forward with resolutions 1 and 4 and noted if approving resolution 4, the Council would need to approve resolution 5 and designate a Council Member or Members to write the written argument in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 6114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1998, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNEY CITY CHARTER RESOLUTION NO. 6115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS RESOLUTION NO. 6116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FJLING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Council Minutes 1 1/11/97 -3- tO 761 RESOLUTION NO. 6117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO ELECTIONS BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AT A SPECIAL R'IUNTCIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON FEBRUARY 10, 1998, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 6114 (Charter Amendment No. 12) RESOLUTION NO. 6118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING AN ADDITIONAL PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING ELECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTLAL ANALYSIS RESOLUTION NO. 6119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE lIELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1998 The Resolutions were read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried by the following vote to waive further reading and adopt. (see vote on Page 6) It was moved by Council Member Lawrence and seconded by Council Member McCaughan to nominate Council Member Brazelton to file the written arguments in favor of Charter Amendments 11 and -12 (see substitute motion on Page 6). Mr. Joel Lut)in, 7820 Allengrove Street, stated his preference for having the Mayor file the written arguments, stating the Council has been elected to control the level of services in the City of Downey. He noted his support for Charter Alnelldnrent No. 11 and mentioned his concern with the last sentence of Charter Amendment No. 12, referring to a letter he forwarded today to the Council Diane Boggs-Verderber, 8629 Meadow Road, spoke in favor of the nomination of Council Member Brazelton to file the written arguments. She stated she was disheartened to hear that papers had been filed by one of the 1996 Council candidates and felt this person does not understand the City of Downey. She advised that one of the reasons the City incorporated was to have its own public safety departments and felt it was essential that local control is maintained in these areas. Council Minutes 11/11/97 -4- iU762 Mr. Robert Cormack, 9632 La Reina Avenue, gave a brief overview of the history of the City, noting a Charter City has more ability to control services to its people. He stated everything must be done to advise cjtizens that the best public safety services are with the City’s own police and fire departments and urged the Council to fight to keep what the City has. Mr. Jim Derry, 7845 Fourth Street, congratulated the Council for taking this issue head on. He mentioned that 400-500 people at a Furman Park community meeting were opposed to having fire services go out of the City and stated there are many citizens who will back the Council in their effort to keep the Downey Fire Department in the City. Mr. Robert Bryan, 723 1 Luxor Street, stated he is glad the Council took this issue head on so that the voters have an opportunity to make a decision in what is provided for them. He noted this is an issue in many surrounding cities and felt the Council should be looking at what types of services the County can provide and making the citizens aware of these. Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, asked how much the election will cost and was advised approximately $80,000. He suggested establishing a fund to assist those firemen who are not happy working for the City move to a difFerent location Lola Descotaya (Sp. ?), 10519 Downey Avenue, felt a change in public safety services would bring about big changes in the City. She previously lived in the City ofMaywood and asked everyone to look at the changes that have taken place in that city, urging the Council not to allow the City of Downey to be converted into another Maywood. She stated that many Latinos have moved into the City of Downey looking for a better future for their families and asked the Council not to make this change in the community. Mr. David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, spoke in favor of the resolutions and felt the City should have control over its own police and fire departments. He asked if the issue needs to be pursued now due to time restrictions or could it be put off until the General Election next June, which would save costs. Mr. Roy Beard, 7920 Fourth Place, mentioned his experience working with the County in the Los Angeles SherifFs Department and stated once the County is in control of safety services in a city, that city is limited to their resources and response is dictated by necessity. He referred to a past crisis in surrounding areas, and noted it was reassuring that the Downey fire and police departments protected the City’s boundaries. He stated a contract with the County would be for a specified period of time and could not be changed during that period. He urged the Council to consider what is best for the majority of residents. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, mentioned his concern during a recent fire in the City at a furniture store and his understanding the County would cover the City’s fire stations while they were fighting this fire, along with engine crews from surrounding cities, and that this coverage did not occur. Council Minutes 11/11/97 -5- 10763 Council Member Brazelton advised he has lived in Downey since before the City incorporated and he was chairman of the committee that drafted the first City Charter. One of the basic provisions was local control for public safety, which has been intact ever since. He feels this issue should be brought before the citizens as soon as possible to allow them to express themselves, Council Member Lawrence stated the City incorporated in 1956 so that it could run its own affairs. She noted problems in the County with health services, the new jail that cannot be opened, and the sherifFs budget that is out of control, stating she would rather have the City’s budget set by the City than in downtown Los Angeles by people who don’t know who the City of Downey is. Council Member McCarthy noted he moved to Downey because of the services it provides and does not want to lose any local control over these services. This election will give residents the chance to restate their support of local control of public safety services. Council h4ember h4cCaughan mentioned there were several disasters that occurred before the citizens came together and incorporated the City to provide for its own defense. He felt the majority of the citizens will support the issue of local control for these services and he is in favor of Charter Amendment No. 11. Mayor Riley stated it is her job as a Council Member to support the City Charter. She felt local control was very important and will support the Charter Amendment. When asked about the basis for the second amendment, Mr. Vose explained the purpose of Charter Amendment No. 12 is to stop constant amendments of the charter being brought forward every 6 months or so. It gives a minimum of 12 moIlths between a particular amendment being brought back before the voters, if one side is dissatisfied with the results. It was moved by Council Member McCalthy, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to authorize both Mayor Riley and Council Member Brazelton to file the written arguments in favor of Charter AnrendrIIents ll and 12. The motion to waive further reading and adopt the Resolutions was carried by unanimous vote RETENTION OF MARTIN & CHAPMAN CO. AS ELECTION CONSULTANT/SUPPLIER FOR FEBRUARY 10, 1998 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION It was moved by Council Member McCaugllan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to retain the firm of Martin & Chapman Co. of Anaheim as the City’s election consultant/supplier for the February 10, 1998 Special Municipal Election, and arlthorize the City Attorney to prepare a contract for the Mayor’s signature. Council Minutes 11/1 1/97 -6- 10764 APPROPRiATION OF FUNDS FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 1998 It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to appropriate $80,000 from the General Fund to Account No. 104- 1130.0700 (City Clerk budget) to cover costs for the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of Downey on February 10, 1998. CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT Mr. Caton explained this item deals with a request to authorize stafF to negotiate a five year agreement with R. F. Dixon Co., Inc. He then mentioned a letter received from National Environmental Services requesting that the Council not award a five year extension to R. F. Dixon Co., Inc., but put this contract out to bid. Mr. Redmayne advised staff recommends negotiating an additional five year extension with R. F. Dixon Co., Inc., which is a local company that has served the City well in the past, has done an excellent job throughout the City with very few complaints, and has been very responsive to special situations, and has been reasonable in cost over the 10 years. Council’s approval would enable staff to negotiate another five year contract. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, commented on the controversy with the initial street sweeping contract which he stated was not handled through the normal competitive bidding process as it should have been. He has contacted the County and found that several companies sent certified letters to the City requesting they be placed on the bid list. He urged the Council to approve a new contract through open competitive bidding. Ani Samuelian, 11914 Front Street, Norwalk, Executive Secretary with Nationwide Environmental Services, Division of Joe’s Sweeping Inc., gave a brief overview of the services this company can provide to the City, stating they can save the City $30,000 per year, $150,000 over a five year period. She requested that the Council not renegotiate the contract with R. F. Dixon Co., Inc. but instead give other contractors a chance to place a bid. Mr. Steve Dixon of R. F. Dixon Co., Inc. mentioned the company was established in 1959 and has been the City’s local contractor since that time. They are the largest sweeping contractor in California and the eleven western States and are available 24 hours a day for any problems that might occur. They use state-of-the-art equipment, which they helped develop. He noted their competitors have made promises to other cities and then raised the cost of their services by fifteen percent. He advised Dixon has only raised their fees by 3.1 percent over the last five years and asked that the Council take this into consideration. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, reiterated his earlier comments stating this contract was not handled properly ten years ago and asked that the proper policy be followed this time \ Council Minutes 11/1 1/97 -7- 10765 Council Member Lawrence felt this contract should go to bid and allow competitors an opportunity to bid on the job. She noted her particular interest in the policy of these companies when days are missed due to Monday holidays and how they would solve this situation. She also stated she believes in having vacuums. Council Member McCarthy asked about the City’s obligation in receiving bids and was informed the lowest responsible bid is accepted. He then expressed concern about the ability to maintain the quality of service and supported stafFs recommendation to renegotiate with R. F. Dixon Co Inc) Council Member Brazelton felt that a request for proposal could include certain criteria and requirements to provide for protection the Public Works Department desires and could contain a strong cancellation provision if the criteria is not met. Mayor Riley expressed her belief in the bidding process but voiced concern that new companies may feel they can provide this service but may not actually be able to. She feels stafFhas considered the facts before coming to this decision. Council Member McCaughan suggested continuing this item for two weeks to allow time to evaluate the bidding process. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Mayor Riley, and unanimously carried to continue this item for two weeks to allow time to evaluate the bidding process and learn more about the company who submitted the letter of interest in bidding for the contract. Council Member McCarthy requested that a suwey be taken of surrounding municipalities on what their costs are for the same contract. OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval CASH CONTRACT NO. 591, PHASE II - CIVIC CENTER WATER WELL Council Member McCauglran asked how the well is being pumped now and was informed the new pump will be installed soon. The extra costs include design and equipment changes to accommodate field conditions required by stafFand the Health Department. It was noted the present pump met construction specifications but not performance specifications. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to approve extra work in the amount of 844,685.97 and accept the improvements completed for the construction of the Civic Center Water Well. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, submitted results of a survey he conducted on the number of vehicles parked on Manatee Street over a 27-day period during the month of October, which reflects a parking problem in the area of Downey Community Hospital. He also circulated a photograph of the new generator installed at the llospital, which was not included in the City’s review of the project. He stated the Design Review Board was misled and not properly informed that Council Minutes 11/1 1/97 -8- i 0766 a generator was going to be installed close to homes, He hoped, if this is approved by the Design Review Board at their upcoming meeting, that it then be brought before the Council, with a decision to make the hospital get rid of the generator, Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove Street, cornplirnented the decision on the two Council Members authorized to file the arguments in favor of the two Charter Amendments and expressed a concern about Amendment #12. Diane Boggs-Verderber, 8629 Meadow Road, questioned the status of the bus bench replacement program. She asked Council Member Lawrence about the wording of the pin she was wearing and was informed it reads “Past Mayor.”l nun OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval (Contd.) RESOLUTION NO. 6113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5912 Council Member McCarthy referred to Records of Internal Investigations, and asked if these records are destroyed after five years. The response was yes, as this conforms with State law. He also referred to Personnel Orders, and was informed that the permanent copy is kept in the employees personnel file and any other copies around the station are lawfully destroyed. Chief Caldwell stated the proposal is basically the destruction of duplicate copies with the exception of garage sale permits and overtime records. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Council Member McCaughan requested an update on the child care survey being conducted and hoped this was proceeding. Council Member McCaughan mentioned seeing satellite dishes in the area of Warren High School, which do not appear to be up to code. He requested a review by Code Enforcement. Council Member McCaughan indicated receiving several complaints about the left-turn signal on eastbound Firestone Boulevard at Lakewood Boulevard, which is creating traffic problems all the way back to Patton Road. He requested a staff on this. Mr. Caton stated Lakewood Boulevard is still a State Highway and that signal is controlled by the State. Council Minutes 11/1 1/97 -9- 10767 Council Member McCaughan restated his previous request for current code information relating to commercial trucks on City streets, especially in residential areas. He felt some of these situations involve residents who are operating commercial ventures out of their houses, which is illegal Council Member McCaughan requested a future study session regarding Code Enforcement’s monitoring of yard sales and also on the number of pending cases. He also felt there may be an increasing workload in Code Enforcement. Council Member McCarthy advised that several new bus benches have been installed along Imperial Highway. Council Member McCarthy complimented the new Sav-On project on Firestone Boulevard at Paramount Boulevard. Council Member McCarthy congratulated recently elected Cerritos College Board members, and also the Downey Unified School District Board members, who were elected through acclamation. Council Member McCarthy recognized this year’s Downey Holiday Lane Parade Grand Marshals, Bob Verderber and Diane Boggs-Verderber. Council Member Lawrence acknowledged Charnber of Commerce President Steve Allen in the audience and complimented the Chamber’s mentoring program for high school students. Council Member Brazelton emphasized the importance of the Charter Amendments proposed by Council and encouraged people to become involved. Council Member Brazelton congratulated Bob Verderber on his re-election to the Cerritos College Board. Mayor Riley mentioned receiving calls this week from citizens receiving solicitations from people purportedly representing police organizations and asked Chief Caldwell if the Downey Police Department was making solicitation calls at this time. Chief Caldwell’s response was a definite NO and he will prepare a press release to that afFect tomorrow. Mayor Riley asked about the time frame for young people selling door-to-door after dark and Chief Caldwell responded this would probably coincide with the curfew ordinance OTHER BUSINESS - StafFMenrbers Mr. Caton announced the hiring of the City’s new Building Official, Linda Haines, who is currently the Building Official for the city of Cypress, is highly qualified for the position, and will begin on December 1, 1997. Council Minutes 11/1 1/97 -10- IOT 68 ADJOURNMENT: 9:28 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in nrenror)' of Los Angeles County Deputy SherifF Michael Hoenig and Phil Soto, Former State Assenrblyman and La Puente City Council Member, husband of NeII Soto, Pomona Councilwoman, to 6:30 p.m., November 25, 1997, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. a & Barbara J # 14 #ey,’MayoamcDonnell, City CIe-rE H:\ccLERK\sco}frE\MINLrrEs\cchw llll.WPD Council b4inutes 11/11/97 -11-