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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08-14-01 - Regular Meeting013351 PRESENT: Council Members: The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:34 p.m., August 14, 2001, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert C. Winningham presiding. HEARINGS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 14, 2001 Robert C. Winningham Mayor Meredith H. Perkins Mayor Pro Tem Rick Trejo Kirk O. Cartozian Keith McCarthy ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles Vose, City Attorney Kathleen Midstokke, City Clerk Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works John Finch, Police Chief Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development James Jarrett, Director of Community Services John Michicoff, Director of Finance Mark Sauter, Fire Chief Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Reverend Audie Derryberry, representing the Downey Chapter of the Christian Businessmen's Committee International, presented a Plaque to the Council in recognition of its previous unanimous endorsement of the Boy Scouts of America. He also referred to a new organization, "The Transformation Values Committee," whose founder is Reverend Frank Campos. Mayor Winningham opened the public hearing on ZONE CHANGE NO. 01 -23 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11221 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD. Ms. Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to receive and file. Mayor Winningham advised the applicant has requested a continuance of the public hearing to 7:30 p.m., August 28, 2001. Council Minutes 8/14/01 -1- Mayor Winningham asked if anyone present wished to speak regarding Zone Change No. 01 -23. There being no one to speak, it was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and so ordered to continue the Public Hearing on Zone Change No. 01 -23 to 7 :30 p.m., August 28, 2001, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. Mayor Winningham asked if anyone present wished to speak regarding the proposed code amendment. 013884. Mayor Winningham opened the Public Hearing on a PROPOSED DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE C -3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONE, ADDING SELF - STORAGE FACILITIES AS ALLOWED USES, SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. Ms. Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to receive and file. Mayor Winningham advised the applicant has requested a continuance of the public hearing to 7:30 p.m., August 28, 2001. There being no one to speak, it was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Perkins, and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing on a Proposed Downey Municipal Code Amendment to add self - storage facilities as allowed uses, subject to a conditional use permit in the C -3 (Central Business District) zone to 7:30 p.m., August 28, 2001, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL Agenda Item VI -E -2, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CN LYONS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR WATER LINE INSTALLATION, was removed at the request of Mayor Winningham. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Perkins, 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, JULY 24, 2001: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 168416 — 168991; WIRE NUMBERS 160 -163, 30000169- 176, $4,609,355.38: Approve. Council Minutes 8/14/01 -2- RENEWAL OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE/IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Renew the Agreement with Ms. Monica Bradley, R.N. to provide an in -house Continuing Education and Quality Assurance Program for all Downey Fire Department personnel. The cost of the one -year Agreement is $21,600: Approve. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION SELF - CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Set the public hearing for 7:30 p.m., August 28, 2001, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall: Approve. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE RIO HONDO TEMPORARY HOME: Approve the Agreement between the City of Downey and the Rio Hondo Temporary Home which provides $13,000 in CDBG funds for ongoing operations of the homeless shelter, located at 12300 Fourth Street in the City of Norwalk: Approve. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Approve the Agreement with the Downey Unified School District providing $26,300 in CDBG funds for a counseling program targeting "at- risk" youth: Approve. REVISED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE EZRALOW COMPANY: Approve the revised and restated MOU with Ezralow for the development of new retail and business park projects, and the operation of a film location facility: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 6504 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING FOURTH STREET AT LA REINA AVENUE A FOUR -WAY STOP INTERSECTION Council Minutes 8/14/01 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 6505 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PARK PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY AND RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM PROPOSITION 12 FUNDS (VILLARAIGOSA - KEELEY ACT) ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE MOBILITY — IMPAIRED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE VACATION OF ALL EASEMENTS FORMERLY USED FOR WATER PIPELINE PURPOSES IN BLOCK 1 OF TRACT NO. 11979, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 224, PAGE(S) 8 AND 9, IN THE OFFICE OF 11:1E COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6184 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (UTILITY USERS' TAX) ORDINANCES: None RESOLUTIONS: None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS NASA EDUCATION GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 6506 (ADOPT) ORDINANCE NO. 1107 (ADOPT) Ms. Vogel advised the grant application was submitted to NASA in June 2001 to secure funds in the amount of $3,661,000 for the development of space science programs. The City received official notification of the award on July 16th and staff requests the Council approves the establishment of a new fund to begin appropriating these funds, which will be reimbursed to the City quarterly over a two -year period. The City will expend funds on a quarterly basis and will submit progress and transaction reports to receive reimbursement of these funds electronically. -.. Council Member Cartozian asked what the City's original request had been and was informed $5 million but was notified $4 million would be awarded. Through the Federal recision process, cuts were made prior to approval and the final award was $3.6 million. He asked how the reduction would affect the learning center programs and was advised it should not significantly impact the plans, as funds are specified for the development of education programs. Council Member McCarthy noted these funds were obtained through the assistance of Congressman Steven Horn. 01 8q, It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and unanimously carried to approve the establishment of a new fund for the recently awarded NASA Education Grant and appropriate 53,661,000 to be reimbursed over a two -year period as the education grant is implemented. Council Minutes 8/14/01 -4- Sass RENEWAL OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS FOR LIBRARY AUTOMATION Mr. Jarrett explained the Downey City Library has provided contract services to the City of Santa Fe Springs since 1979 for library automation services, with Downey maintaining the equipment and providing staff to operate the system. He noted both cities have reviewed the agreement extending the service for another three years and the agreement has been approved by the City Council of Santa Fe Springs. There are no substantial changes from the present agreement and no budget implications beyond what is provided in the budget. He reviewed the scope of services and cost allocation formula, noting the combined resources allow Downey to provide a higher level of service to both communities. Mayor Winningham noted there are also reciprocal privileges involved whereby Downey residents may utilize the Santa Fe Springs Library. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Trejo, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to execute the Service Agreement between the City of Downey and the City of Santa Fe Springs for Library automation services. SET COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL MEETING DATES FOR DISCUSSION ON USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS Mr. Caton noted the Council, at its last meeting, discussed holding two community meetings and one Special Council Meeting to discuss the matter of safe and sane fireworks. Staff is recommending the two public meetings be held on September 26th and October 11th and the Special Council Meeting be held October 16th. Mayor Winningham advised the dates selected were nights other than the regular Council Meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the months, at the suggestion of Council Member McCarthy. These would not be Council run meetings, as staff would give a presentation on fireworks in the community and would take input from residents. The Council would be present to listen. After further discussion regarding notification of the meetings in local newspapers and on the City's Website, it was suggested holding one of the meetings at a site other than the Barbara Riley Center. The time for the public meetings was set at 6:30 p.m. Council Member McCarthy requested there be appropriate recording or documentation of the meetings to enable the Council to review comments. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Trejo, and unanimously carried to set the dates of September 26 and October 11, 2001, for two community forums, with a special Council meeting on October 16, 2001, to discuss the future of Safe and Sane fireworks in the City of Downey, with the flexibility of changing the locations. Council Minutes 8/14/01 -5- OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CN LYONS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR WATER LINE INSTALLATION Mayor Winningham advised the developer was required to install an upgraded size of waterline, with additional costs involved, and inquired if it was standard practice for the developer to pay the costs for upgrades and be reimbursed later. He was informed by Public Works Director Alvarez that is standard practice. He also inquired whether the developer was in agreement or objection to the additional cost and was advised the developer feels the value of the improvements is greater than what the City is willing to reimburse. The developer feels the valuation is $21,000 and the City has put the valuation at $5,000. It was noted the developer has a copy of the agreement and staff report; was aware it would be on the August 14th Agenda; and is not in attendance. Council Member McCarthy inquired if the developer could still bring the case up at a future meeting if the reimbursement agreement was approved tonight, and was advised once the developer enters into the agreement it will be binding. If he does not enter into the agreement, he could make a future presentation to the Council. It was moved by Mayor Winningham, seconded by Council Member Perkins, and unanimously carried to approve a Reimbursement Agreement with CN Lyons Development Company for a waterline installed to serve 9641 Imperial Highway. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Mayor Winningham acknowledged and welcomed Christina Vogel as the new Assistant to the City Manager. He noted Ms. Vogel was previously in the Economic Development Department and worked on the education component at the NASA site as well as on the Downtown Committee. Mayor Winningham acknowledged City Clerk Kathleen Midstokke was recently designated a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) and congratulated her on this accomplishment. Council Member McCarthy thanked the Christian Businessmen's Association for their acknowledgement of the Council's prior action supporting the Boy Scouts program. He felt the benefit scouting brings to individuals and families far outweigh any fault that may be found. Council Member McCarthy referred to correspondence applauding the Housing Division for its assistance in putting on a new roof for one of the City's seniors and congratulated the Housing Division for its good work. Council Member McCarthy also congratulated the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Technicians for assisting a couple along the Rio Hondo Bicycle Path recently. Council Member McCarthy noted the Consent Calendar contained a number of important items, such as the adoption of a reduction in the rate for the Utility Users' Tax for electricity for a six month period; the revised Memorandum Of Understanding with the Ezralow Company for the development of the 160 acre NASA site; and the installation of a stop sign at Fourth Street and La Reina Avenue. Council Minutes 8/14/01 -6- fli 3 Council Member Cartozian advised he was not able to attend last week's special meeting as he was out of the country. He looked forward to hearing public sentiment regarding the future of fireworks in the City of Downey. Council Member Trejo thanked Code Enforcement for taking care of a situation he reported on Friday and acknowledged their fine work. Council Member Trejo thanked the Police Department for looking into a recent school break in and for making it safe for kids to go back to school. O'1'HER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kevin McDonald, Director of ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens), thanked the Council on behalf of ARC for approving the Community Development Block Grant Funds for ARC again this year. He also commended the Council for participating in various events conducted by ARC. The meeting recessed at 8:04 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m., with all Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., August 28, 2001, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk H: \CCLERK\SCONrE\tvflNUTE S\jccmn0814 Council Minutes 8/14/01 -7- — Robert C. Winningham, Mayor