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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12-09-97 - Regular Meeting10?? 9 NWtyrES OF TUnE ' crrY COUNC]L/coMWUNrrY DEVELOPMENT comassioN OF HEE cnr OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETUVG DECEMBER 9, 1997 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m., December 9, 1997, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor/Chairman Barbara J. Riley presiding. p---nh PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners: Barbara J. Riley Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Keith McCarthy Robert S. Brazelton Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor/Chairman Mayor ProTem/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 Irwin, Fire Chief Mark Sauter, Assistant ChiegFire Marshal APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MDVUTES - NOVEMBER 25, 1997 It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Brazelton, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner McCaughan, and unanimously carried to approve the Closed Session Minutes of November 25, 1997. CLOSED SESSION Mayor/Chairman Riley announced the Council/Commission is recessing to Closed Session (6:3 1 p.m.) to discuss the following Sections of the Government Code: A SECTION 54956.9, Subdivision (b) - Conference with Legal Counsel - anticipated litigation (one potential case). B. SECTION 54956.9, Subdivision (a) - Conference with Legal Counsel - eHsting litigation: Trujillo vs. City of Downey. C. SECTION 54957 - Consideration of Appointment of Public Employee - Director of Public Works. City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 12/09/97 -1- ] 0780 The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:35 p.m. with all Council Memberg- Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report. The meeting recessed at 7:35 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 8:37 p.m. with all Council Members/- Commissioners present (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:59 p.m. with all Council Members/Commissioners present. ADJOURNMENT: 9:59 p.m. // )fuel// :SRiraIFRiley,$Goa h:\ulakbcante\ajmn12(D City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 12/09/97 -2- MWUTES OF TIDE CITY COUNC]I OF Tm crrY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 9, 1997 TABLE OF MINUTE A CTIONS ACTIONSUBJECT Certi6cate of Appointment - Mr. Fred Borneman, TrafRc Committee, Dist. I 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Amendment: Reallocation of $75,400 to the Downey Community/Senior Center Renovation project Application by Fiesta Taxi for permit to conduct taxicab service in the City Removal of Items from Consent Calendar PAGE NO. ++n+ Approved Approved 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings, 12/9/97 Warrants Issued: 138190 - 13853 1, $908,944.34 General Plan Amendment #97'+6, for properties at 7200-7246 Firestone Bl. (Applicant, Andrews Del Sur & Wilbur’s Trust Appropriation of Supplemental LiteracY Grant Funds Vehicle Impound Release Fee Increase Approved Approved Set hrg. 7:30 p.m. 1/13/98 Approved Set hrg. 7:30 p.m. 1/13/98 Res. #6122, approving Appointment of Bruce J. McKenzie to the Parking Place Commission, Dist. 1 Res. #6123, approving Re-appointment of Joyce L. Lawrence to Bd. of Trustees of Greater L. A. County Vector Control Dist. Ord. #1047, repealing DMC Section 9166.05 pertaining to permissive initiation of conditional use permit applications Ord. amending DMC Section 4108 and repealing Section 4109 pertaining to a curfew for minors Adopted Adopted 4 4 5 Adopted Introduced PAGE 1 OF 4 COUNC]L NmftrIES, DECEMBER 9, 1997 TABLE OF NmVUTE ACTIONS (CONTDVUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Mr. Lennie Whittington re City owned properties on Firestone Bl.5 6Mr. Bruce McKenzie re Juvenile Curfew Ordinance amendment Laura Davidson re truancy sweep on 10/1/97 by the police dept. & school district, which involved her daughter 6 6Mr. Joe Plecelli (Sp.?) requested current data on truancies Mr. Mike Monaco complimented how beautiful the City is looking & requested the Council take into consideration the many unkept vacant lots throughout the City 6 6 Mr. A. L. Young commented on the excessive amount of Biers, advertisements & business cards distributed in the City Mr. Steve Allen, Chamber of Commerce President, thanked the Council & City StafFfor their cooperation in the Holiday Lane Parade 6 7 8 Extension of Street Sweeping Contract with R. F. Dickson Co., Inc.Approved Adult Softball Program Operating Services Agreement: Approved three-year agreement w/Major League Softball, Inc.Approved Increase swift water rescue capability to O.E.S. Type I: Appropriate $23,600 &om the General Fund for purchase of addt’1 equipment to enhance Fire Dept.’s rescue capabilities from Type III to Type I Approved 8 9 9 9 Admin. AsH./Keep Downey BeautifUI Coordinator position from part-time to full-time Approved Appropriation adjustments - encumbrances: Approve the adjustments as reported Approved Res. #6124, adopting a new class specification & establishing a salary range for Integrated Waste Coordinator Adopted PAGE 2 OF 4 COUNCIL NWtriES, DECEMBER 9, 1997 TABLE OF NUtrFE ACTIONS (coNTnfUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. Lawrence thanked Chamber of Commerce President, Steve Allen for his kind words & the Chamber for sponsoring the Holiday parade 9 Cn. Lawrence expressed pride in the Assistance League of Downey & the “home project” recently opened at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital 9 Cn. Lawrence mentioned touring the new emergency room at Downey Community Hospital Cn. Lawrence thanked Director of Public Works, Dick Redmayne, for his years of service to the citizens of Downey 10 Cn. Lawrence urged everyone to pay special attention to pedestrian tramc during the holidays 10 Cn. McCarthy referred to the City’s web site & stated he understood that the City owned properties on Firestone Bl. were listed for sale 10 Cn. McCarthy complimented Holiday Lane Parade & the owner of the vehicle provided for his use in the Parade 10 Cn. McCarthy wished everyone a wonderful holiday & a great New Year 10 Cn. McCarthy stated his pleasure working with Public Works Director, Dick Redmayne, & concurred he would be missed 10 Cn. McCaughan complimented Dick Redmayne on his service to the City and public 10 Cn. McCaughan asked staRto look for explanation of excessive Referred to amounts of time at train crossings from long trains moving at staR slow speeds 10 Cn. McCaughan commented on vacant lots & abandoned buildings throughout the City & requested info. re the Council’s Referred to authority to correct these situations staR 10 PAGE 3 OF 4 COUNCIL MniuTES, DECEMBER 9, 1997 TABLE OF MWUTE ACTIONS (CONTWUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. McCaughan expressed concern re excessive distribution of fliers, handbills, etc. & suggested looking into what can be done 10 Cn. McCaughan mentioned park facilities for football tournaments in other cities that have landscaping & lighting & asked that Referred to these be included in the City’s master plan for parks staff 10 Cn. McCaughan requested improvement of alleyway in his district bet. Seventh St./Harper Av. & Smallwood Av./ Paramount Bl. be placed in the budget for the next 6scal year Referred to staff 10 10 Cn. Brazelton congratulated Dick Redmayne for 38 years of dedicated service Cn. Brazelton re vacant properties & excessive distribution of fliers, handbills, etc., & suggested tightening up the Ordinances covering these areas 10 Mayor Riley referred to calls from residents stating someone representing Calsan was trying to collect 6nes and asked staato publish a news release stating Calsan & the City are not collecting 6nes & that citizens can put their trash cans out the night before Referred to their scheduled pick up day staR 11 11 11 Mr. Rangel introduced Linda Haines, the City’s new Building omcial Mr. Caton thanked Dick Redmayne for doing an outstanding job for the City Adjourned in honor of Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works, for his 38 years of dedicated service to the residents and businesses of Downey 11 11Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., January 13, 1998 h:k:clerk\sconte\tablcmst PAGE 4 OF 4 10781 MWUTES OF TRE crrY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 9, 1997 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:03 p.m., December 9. 1997, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Barbara J. Riley presiding. PRESENT:Council Members: q 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 Roy Campos, Police Lieutenant John Finch, Police Captain Linda Haines, Building O£6cial Vicki Jenkins, City Librarian Mark Sauter, Assistant Chie#Fire Marshal Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS: None Mr. Fred Borneman was not in attendance to receive his Certificate of Appointment to the Traffic Committee, District 1. EEEARTNGS Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on the 1996-97 COMMUNFIY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AMENDMENT. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -1- 1078: Ms. McDonnell a£Ermed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and so ordered to receive and file. Mr. Rangel explained the Council approved $98,000 in CDBG funds in 6scal year 1996-97 for payment on a $1.4 million Section 108 loan. The loan was not funded until October of the current 1997-98 6scal year, which resulted in a lesser amount needed for loan payments this 6scal year ofordy $22,600. StaR is proposing that the remaining $75,400 be reallocated to the construction budget for the Downey Community/Senior Center Renovation project and CDBG regulations require a public hearing to do this. Council Member McCarthy asked if there was a specific item these funds were directed toward and was informed that more asbestos removal was needed than originally anticipated and the sprinkler system was expanded to include the entire facility. There was no correspondence received regarding this matter There being no one present to speak, it was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and so ordered to close the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve the reallocation of 875,400 of 1996-97 CDBG Program funds to the Downey Community/Senior Center Renovation project. Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on APPLICATION BY FIESTA TAXI FOR PERMur TO CONDUCT TAXICAB SERVICE nY TnE CHr OF DOWNEY. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and unanimously carried to receive and file Mr. Caton explained that the Downey Municipal Code requires the Council to determine, through a public hearing, whether permits shall be granted for the operation of taxicab service in the City. Fiesta Taxi ofGardena has recently applied for a permit to conduct taxicab service and has provided a list of vehicles, with ID numbers, a certi6cate of insurance, taxicab meter rates and a 6nancial statement. The Police Department conducted a preliminary background investigation, which revealed nothing that would disqualify them &om safely operating a taxicab service in the City and staEis recommending that the Council issue the permit. Mayor Riley asked if the representative of Fiesta Tag wished to address the Council at this time Victor Caballero, 4035 Beck Avenue, Bell, mentioned that Fiesta Taxi holds peunits in surrounding cities and would like to bring their services to the City of Downey. He responded to questions from the Council and submitted updated 6nancial documents as requested. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -2- IO? 83 There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to close the public hearing. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve the application for permit by Fiesta Taxi to conduct taxicab service in the City of Downey. Prior to the vote, Council Member McCaughan asked if the taxi driver’s stand (location he receives requests for service &om) could be located in an R-1 Residential Zone and the response was no, as this would be operating a business from a residence. However, if the driver goes home for the day or takes a break, the vehicle may be parked at his home. At the request of Council Member Brazelton, Mr. Caballero provided an updated 6nancial statement of the company. He then addressed the question posed regarding the taxi stand and stated Fiesta Taxi will come before the Council again when it is determined where the taxi stands are needed. He did point out this is usually at places such as shopping malls, hospitals and theaters and would never be in a residential zone. CONSENT CALENDAR - nEMS FOR REMOVAL Agenda Items VI-E-1, APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - ENCUMBRANCES, and VI-F-3, CREATE A NEW CLASsmcATioN OF HqTEGRATED WASTE COORDHVATOR AND ESTABLISH SATIARY RANGE, were removed at the request of Council Member McCaughan. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL NWUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGtnIAR MEETHVGS, NOVEMBER 25, 1997: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 138190 - 138531, $908,944.34: Approve. PUBLIC HEARING FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #97-46, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 7200-7246 FmESTONE BOULEVARD (APPLICANT: ANDREWS DEL SUR AND WILBUR’S TRUST): Set for 7:30 p.m., January 13, 1998, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. APPROPRIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LIFERACY GRANT FUNDS: Appropriate $3,690 of additional LiteracY Grant Funds: Approve. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -3- 10784 REQUEST FOR PUBLIC EnEARH{G RE: VEEUCLE nwouND RELEASE FEE INCREASE: Set for 7:30 p.m., January 13, 1998, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall RESOLUTION NO. 6122 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE crrY couNcn OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVDgG THE APPODVTMENT OF BRUCE J. MC KENZIE TO THE PARmG PLACE COMfISSION, COUNC]LMANIC DISTRICT #1 RESOLUTION NO. 6123 (ADorn A RESOLUTION OF THE crrY couNcn OF THE cnr OF DOWNEY APPROVHVG Tm RE-APPOUVTMENT OF JOYCE L. LAWRENCE TO TIUE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF naE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT ORDUVANCES ORDD{ANCE NO. 1047 AN ORDnANCE OF THE crrY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALniG DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9166.05, PERTAnqP+G TO PERMISSIVE nvmATioN OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMrr APPLICATIONS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Council Member McCarthy asked staBto elaborate on the last use of this Code section in 1986 Mr. Vose explained this zoning technique allowed a land owner to request a particular use on a property which was not allowed under the zoning. It is inappropriate and illegal at this point in time and should be stricken from the books. Under current State law, a land owner would either move forward with a zone change consistent with the use requested and with the General Plan (through the public hearing process) or go forward with a Municipal Code text amendment, which would allow that particular use in the zone for which the property is covered. ORDENANCE NO. AN ORDnVANCE OF THE crrY couNcn OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDDqG DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4108 AND REPEALUVG SECTION 4109, PERTADVH+G TO A CURFEW FOR MDVORS Council Minutes 12/09/97 a- t ,i 0785 Chief Caldwell noted the purpose of this Code Amendment is to bring the nighttime Curfew Ordinance into compliance with eHsting case decisions. Lieutenant Roy Campos explained recent changes in case law have made this amendment necessary. He also mentioned Downey’s current Ordinance is worded similarly to the ordinance in the City of San Diego, which was declared unconstitutional. A model Curfew Ordinance that passed Federal review and is in eRect in the City of Dallas, Texas, has been reviewed by Police Department staR and the City Attorney’s once and was edited to conform to local needs. The City and the Police Department feel that a sound, up-to-date, Curfew Ordinance helps prevent minors from becoming engaged in criminal activities or becoming a victim of criminal activity. Council Member McCaughan referred to a correction on Page 2, 1tem (9), stating the second line should read “public has access.” He also referred to Page 3, 1tem (viii), First Amendment rights and asked for comments. Mr. Vose explained there are numerous cases regarding the Constitutional rights mentioned but citizens would have to be speci6cally acting in these capacities and cannot simply state this is what they are doing. Council Member McCaughan referred to Page 4, 1tem (ix), emancipated minor, and was informed an emancipated minor has to be emancipated by a court of law or operation of certain laws. He encouraged staato remain tough in both the nighttime curfew and daytime truancy Ordinances and feels this is one reason that Downey has a lower youth crime rate than surrounding cities. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce. Prior to the vote, Mr. Bruce McKenzie, 11638 Coldbrook Avenue, requested clarification on the diRerence between an assembly and a gathering. Mr. Vose responded he could not provide clari£cation at this particular time as this relates to the interpretation of that section of the Constitution. Mr. McKende asked if police omcers had the knowledge to determine this and the response was yes. It was noted a particular situation could be addressed if the speaker had one in mind, but not a general de6nition of the two terms, “assembly” and “a gathering.” Mr. McKende noted he is strongly against the concept ofcurfews and wanted youths to understand the meaning so they could properly exercise their rights and this is why he is asking for clad6cation. ORAL COMWUNICATIONS Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, reiterated his prior suggestion that City owned properties on Firestone Boulevard be listed for sale. He stated the market value of the properties, and felt the money should be put back in the City’s funds. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -5- 10786 Bruce MdKende, 11638 Coldbrook Avenue, referred to his prior comments related to the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance amendment and requested that a simplified explanation be presented at the time of the second reading. Mr. Vose explained that the question on the general theory of an assembly is di£Hcult to respond to in the absence of a speci6c situation, as it involves Constitutional terms on which there have been many cases. He noted the issue has been raised before as it relates to the right of people to assemble peaceably and police o£6cers are well versed on what falls within these parameters. Laura Davidson, 7137 Adwen Street, commented on a truancy sweep on 10/1/97 by the police department and school district, which involved her daughter, who has a Section 504 Plan that noti6es the school of her ongoing health problems. She mentioned requesting copies of public documents from the City and the School District that explain where the truancy program failed to protect her daughter and also those verifying the situation has been remedied. She said some documents were supplied, but not all, and she has filed a complaint under the ADA grievance procedures. She has received a letter from the City Attorney and asked when she could expect a response &om the City Council. Mr. Vose advised the Council could not take action this evening as this was not an Agenda item. He noted that if a complaint was Med, it would go through that process. His letter to Ms. Davidson dealt with a request for documentation and indicated the ales are available for review by coordinating this with City staR Joe Plecelli (Sp.?), 9330 Gallatin Road, asked for current data on truancies and after being told his question should have been addressed while the Agenda item was being discussed, indicated he would contact the Police Chief after the meeting. Mike Monaco, 10634 Tristan Drive, expressed a compliment on how beautiful the City is beginning to look. He mentioned he is concerned with the many vacant lots throughout the City that are not being maintained and asked the Council to take this into consideration. He suggested giving property owners a speci6c amount of time to develop or landscape these lots. A L. Young, 9115 Sheridell Avenue, commented on being annoyed with the large amount of fliers, advertisements and business cards being distributed throughout the City. He presented one advertisement consisting of a plastic bag with several rocks and a business card enclosed that struck his car and noted the rocks could get caught in a lawnmower and injure someone or cause property damage. He urged the Council to address this issue. Steve Allen, 7539 Quill Drive, President of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council and StaR for their cooperation and participation in last Sunday’s Holiday Lane Parade. RESOLUTIONS: None Council Minutes 12/09/97 -6- 10787 ADNmViSTRATWE REPORTS EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT STREET SWEEPDVG CONTRACT wrrH R F. DICKSON COB£PAIW, HCC. Mr. Redmayne explained staff has negotiated a five-year extension with the R. F. Dickson Company, Inc., for street sweeping, which included adding four additional holidays to the contract, waiving an increase due in 1997, and lowering the rate from $12.44 to $12.34 per curb mile, which will result in a savings to the City of $12,955.00 in the coming year. Council Member Brazelton mentioned rate comparisons with other cities showed some cities with lower rates than that negotiated with R. F. Dickson. He was informed that diRerent service requirements in each city determine the cost differences and that the negotiated rate with Dickson is justi£ed for the services rendered. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, reiterated his concern that this contract was not put out to bid ten years ago, and mentioned State law requires that all public work’s contracts be put out for bid. He asked if there was a provision or remuneration in the contract for the rainy season, whereby sweeping would be canceled, and the response was no. Bruce McKenzie, 11638 Coldbrook Avenue, expressed disappointment that the contract was not going out to general bid and felt there was no reason for it not to. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an agreement to extend the street sweeping contract with R F. Dickson Company, Inc. for a fiveyear period with the changes enumerated in the staff report and authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement. ADULT SOFTBALL PROGRAM OPERATDVG SERVICES AGREEMENT Mr. Jarrett mentioned recreation staR has been exploring ways to improve quality of the adult softball program, and after extensive review has decided to look at the private sector to provide this service. Proposals were sent out, interviews were conducted, and staRrecommends that Major League Softball Inc. be retained to provide adult softball services. This company provides services to fourteen other area cities and would be responsible for all phases of the adult softball program including administration, 6eld renovation, league registration, daily 6eld preparation, score keeping, umpires, awards, individual and team statistics. The City will retain BReen percent of the registration fees, which is consistent with how the program is set up now. One part-time sports coordinator position would be eliminated, and this position is presently vacant. Also, considerable staR time will be saved during the registration period and staff recommends entering into a three year agreement with Major League Softball Inc. He responded to questions from the Council. Council Member Brazelton asked if this company determines what fees are charged and was informed that all fees must be approved by the City. He suggested this be added to the contract, if it is not already there. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -7- 10788 It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member McCarthy2 mId unanimously carried to approve a three (3) year agreement with Major League Softball, Inc, for management of the Adult Softball Program for the period of December 12, 1997 to December 12, 2000, according to the Terms and Conditions of the proposed agreement, as amended. Prior to the vote, Bruce McKende, 11638 Coldbrook Avenue, supported the agreement and asked about the length of the agreement. Mike Monaco asked if the recreation department has considered senior leagues for adults over age 55 Mr. Jarrett advised the City is looking at expanding its program to include these types of leagues. He noted this organization will assume the insurance responsibility and liability should an accident occur. Mr. Vose commented the amended language to the agreement would be added to the last sentence of the last paragraph on Section 11, Page 2. HqCREASE SWEFT WATER RESCUE CAPABELrrY TO 0.E.S. TYPE I Fire Chief Irwin explained the City’s risk of generalized gooding in a “100 year storm” has been portrayed as quite serious. The possibility of heavy rain fall enhanced by the El lqno phenomenon could create additional runoRthat would overflow the City’s channels and cause flooding. He cited a recent tragedy in another city where three teenagers were swept away and drowned by swift moving water during a storm, which stresses the need to develop an eaective swift water rescue team. He responded to comments from the Council. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council member McCaughan, and unanimously carried to appropriate 523,600 from the General Fund for the purchase of additional swift water rescue equipment to enhance Downey Fire Department’s swift water rescue capabilities from Type III to Type I. ADB£niiSTRATivE ASSiSTANTacEEP DOWNEY BEAUTWUL COORDDVATOR POsmoN FROM PART-Tn4E TO FULLFTn£E Mr. Redmayne mentioned that Council Member Lawrence had suggested staEreview the possibility of changing the Keep Downey Beautiful Coordinator position aam part time to fUll time. This was once a fUll-time position and the program is one of the most popular of City run programs. He noted this employee can also be utilized in water conservation through the Water Department, and he elaborated on the types of water conservation duties anticipated. Council Member McCaughan expressed his concern with the division of time between the Keep Downey Beautiful and Water Division programs and felt the delegation of duties needs to be split appropriately. He was advised the split would probably be 6040; 60% in Keep Downey BeautifUI and 40% in Water Conservation and may vary from time to time depending on circumstances. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -8- It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to increase the Current Budget Appropriation for the Administrative Assistant/Keep Downey Beautiful position from part-time to full-time. 10789 OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - ENCUMBRANCES Council Member McCaughan asked for clad6cation that the list is made up of items that were not purchased or completed and if the items are still intended to be purchased or completed. Mr. Powell explained the 6rst list is unencumbered funds that were targeted for speci£c programs and which the departments wish to continue to have targeted to those programs. The balance are speci6c items that were not ordered so the funds are unencumbered. There is still the intent to use the money for those targeted items. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve the appropriation adjustments enumerated in the agenda memo. RESOLUTION NO. 6124 A RESOLUTION OF THE crrY COUNCEL OF THE crm OF DOWNEY ADOPTn+G A NEW CLASS SPEcmicATioN AND ESTABLISHHVG A SALARY RANGE FOR nVTEGRATED WASTE COORDINATOR Council Member McCaughan asked if this was a new position or a reclassification of an existing job and the response was it is being reclassi6ed. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Council Member Lawrence thanked Mr. Allen, President of the Chamber of Commerce for his words of appreciation for the City’s assistance in the Holiday Lane Parade and also thanked the Chamber for sponsoring the parade. Council Member Lawrence noted she is very proud of the Assistance League of Downey and mentioned the home project recently opened at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, consisting of a ten-unit residential area for families of patients undergoing rehabilitation for catastrophic illness or injury. Council Member Lawrence mentioned receiving a private tour of the new emergency room at Downey Community Hospital, noting it is a first-class facility and she looked forward to the openlllg. Council Minutes 12/09/97 -9- 10730 Council Member Lawrence thanked Director of Public Works, Dick Redmayne, for Ms years of service to the citizens of Downey. Council Member Lawrence urged everyone to pay special attention to pedutrian traffic during the holiday season. Council Member McCarthy referred to the City’s web site and stated he understood the City properties on Firestone Boulevard, mentioned by an earlier speaker, were listed as available for sale. Council Member McCarthy thanked Chamber of Commerce President Steve Allen for putting on a great Holiday parade despite the weather and thanked Bob French for allowing him to ride in his 1960 Lincoln Continental. Council Member McCarthy wished everyone a wonderful holiday and a great New Year. Council Member McCarthy stated it has been a pleasure working with Public Works Director Dick Redmayne and noted he will be greatly missed. Council Member McCaughan complimented Dick Redmayne on his service to the City and the public and concurred that he will be missed. Council Member McCaughan advised he has sat an excessive amount of time at train crossings due to excessively long trains moving at slow speeds. He felt that something is aEecting the City’s rail lines and asked staRto look for an explanation. Council Member McCaughan commented on vacant lots and abandoned buildings throughout the City, particularly several sites in his district on Paramount Boulevard, which vagrants are invading in the evenings. He noted other cities require vacant lots to be landscaped, and he requested information regarding the authority the Council might have to correct these situations Council Member McCaughan expressed concern about the excessive distribution of fliers, handbills, etc. and suggested looking into what can be done to eliminate this inconvenience. Council Member McCaughan mentioned attending football tournaments with the DJAA and All Stars in other cities that have park facilities with landscaping and lighting, which he asked to be included in the City’s master plan for parks. Council Member McCaughan requested that the alleyway in his district between Seventh Street and Harper Avenue and Smallwood Avenue and Paramount Boulevard be improved and asked that this be placed in the budget for the next 6scal year. Council Member Brazelton congratulated Dick Redmayne for 38 years of very dedicated years of service. Council Minutes 12/09/97 - 10- 10791 Council Member Brazelton concurred with Council Member McCaughan’s conunents regarding vacant properties and the excessive distribution of fliers, handbiUs, etc., and suggested tightening up the Ordinances covering these areas. Mayor Riley mentioned Calsan received a call from a resident reporting someone posing as a Calsan employee was trying to collect 6nes. Calsan has stated they do not have anyone collecting 6nes nor does the City. She also noted a call from a lady stating a man in a blue-gray uniform came to her door stating he represented the City and that she could not put her trash cans out the night before collection but had to wait until the next morning. She asked staff to publish a news release stating Calsan and the City are not collecting fines and that citizens can put their trash cans out the night before their scheduled pick up day. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members Mr. Rangel introduced Linda Haines, the City’s new Building Official. He mentioned Ms. Haines’ background and her involvement in building organizations. Mr. Caton thanked Dick Redmayne for doing an outstanding job for the City. ADJOURNMENT: 9:59 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in honor of Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works, for his 38 years of dedicated service to the residents and businesses of Downey, unapM hnuary 113, 1998, in the Couneil Chamber of Downey CiV Hall, $N b dith E. MeD;nneU, City–Clerk H:\ccLER]ascoNrEuaHurEs\ccxaq1209.WPD Council Minutes 12/09/97 -11-