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Home My WebLink About02. Minutes - 04-27-10 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 2010 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:34 p.m., April 27, 2010, 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 Mayor Luis H. Marquez Mayor Pro Tem (absent/excused) Roger C. Brossmer David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton,City Manager Edward W. Lee, City Attorney Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager/Emergency Services Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager Steve Garza, Police Captain John Michicoff, Finance Director Thad Phillips, Community Services Director Brian Ragland, Public Works Director Brian Saeki, Community Development Director Jeff Turner, Fire Chief Joyce E. Doyle, Chief Deputy Clerk Other City Staff COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS: Council Member Guerra noted that the Gallatin Elementary School “Grizzlies” collected over 12,000 plastic bags for Earth Day; mentioned True Lasting Connections (TLC) Softball game fundraiser; he attended the Gangs Out of Downey (GOOD) Luncheon and 2 Neighborhood Watch meetings last week; mentioned he and Assistant City Manager Livas recently met with Southern California Edison representatives regarding providing incentives to local businesses; stated Mayor Pro Tem Marquez was in Sacramento regarding Tesla Motors; and requested that the City expand the Memorial Day activities. Council Member Gafin announced Kids Day Hall of Fame tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. in the Downey Theatre, annual Chamber of Commerce Street Faire this Saturday, annual Kids Day event th at Furman Park on May 8, and Concerts in the Park will begin in July. Mayor Bayer announced Calvary Chapel will be doing a railroad right-away cleanup on April thth 29; and Keep Downey Beautiful will meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 15 at Ralph’s Market located at Gallatin Road and Lakewood Boulevard for a cleanup. City Council/CDC Agenda 04/27/10 1 PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Bayer presented a Proclamation declaring May 8 as Kids Day. Mayor Bayer presented a Proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Week. Mayer Bayer presented a Proclamation declaring April DMV/Donate Life California Month. Mayer Bayer presented a Certificate of Recognition to American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Downey United, Region 24, Boys under 10 team for winning the State Championship. RECESS: Mayor Bayer called a recess at 8:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:04 p.m., noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 09-94 WITH AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY INC. DBA WESTLAND INDUSTRIES TO REDEVELOP THE 1.15 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND DOWNEY AVENUE, 8236 – 8274 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD INTO A 26,232 SQUARE FOOT FOOD COURT/ RETAIL CENTER: Economic Development. A. INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY INC. DBA WESTLAND INDUSTRIES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8236 – 8274 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD. B. APPROVED AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY ACTION PLAN INCREASING FUNDING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. opened the Public Hearing Mayor Bayer at 8:04 p.m. City Clerk Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council receive and file. Member Gafin and so ordered to Economic DevelopmentDirector Perfitt gave the staff report and Power Point presentation explaining the strategy to encourage redevelopment and recycling of existing properties in the downtown area through higher and better land uses, and complimenting the new Portos Bakery development. He explained this project will feature 26,000 square feet of restaurants and retail uses. This project creates approximately 100 additional parking spaces involving the conversion of Nance Avenue to an east and westbound vehicular traffic street. Director Perfitt added this project is within the Downtown Parking District allowing the parking requirements to be met using off-site and public parking spaces. The project provides for the construction of an 8-inch water main below Nance Avenue which will advance future projects in the City. The Development Agreement allows the property owner to pre-pay for the parking spaces necessary to facilitate redevelopment. It also contains a cost-sharing mechanism where the property owner pays for their fair share of the costs related to constructing the parking lot and right-of-way. He further noted this project is funded by federal stimulus monies. City Council/CDC Agenda 04/27/10 2 Director Perfitt showed a site plan and conceptual design of the proposed project located on the southwest corner of Firestone Boulevard and Downey Avenue which is approximately a 50,000 square feet. He noted the names of several prospective tenants. There being no Council questions and no one coming forward to speak, it was moved by close the Public Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Guerra, and so ordered to Hearing, the time being 8:15 p.m. Council Member Guerra said he as well as Council Member Brossmer, as members of the Downtown Subcommittee, have been studying the plans and designs for a long time for this development, and this project will bring new energy to the area and the additional parking is needed. He further added that this location has been landlocked and it is critical to be able to make a left turn when going northbound on Downey Avenue into the businesses. Prior to the vote, Council Member Gafin stated it was exciting to see new additional development in the area. Council Member Brossner said it was a great development and he also agreed with Council Member Guerra that vehicles must be able to make a left hand turn from northbound Downey Avenue into the businesses. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Guerra and introduce the Ordinance unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, to and amend the Plan. 2. ISSUANCE OF RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY REVENUE BONDS FOR SUNEDISON TO FUND SOLAR ENERGY PANELS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 STONEWOOD CENTER (KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORE): Community Development. A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7184, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY REVENUE BONDS FOR THE SUNEDISON CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIO (SOLAR . ENERGY PANELS AT 300 STONEWOOD CENTER, KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORE) opened the Public Hearing Mayor Bayer at 8:19 p.m. City Clerk Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council receive and file Member Guerra, and so ordered to . Community Development Director Saeki gave the staff report noting Kohl’s Department Store in Stonewood Shopping Center recently entered into an agreement with SunEdison to install solar panels on the roof top of its store and at many other Kohl’s Department Stores throughout the United States. He explained that SunEdison has installed many solar installations worldwide. It was noted that there is no City liability for the bonds. Council Member Guerra expressed that this is a cost effective way for the City to facilitate these types of projects. Council Member Gafin noted that the City needs to catch up in regards to going Green. Mayor Bayer stated that these types of projects are always supported. It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Guerra and adopt the Resolution unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, to . City Council/CDC Agenda 04/27/10 3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: The following persons expressed concern about the relocation of the Farmers Market to Downey Avenue, recently approved by the City Council: David Llamas, owner of Mambo Grill; John Lehman, Miller-Mies Mortuary Bob Udoff, manager 11015 Downey Avenue John Rivera, owner Downey Hair Studio Rosa Leguizamo, works Hair Studio Daniel, owns One-Day Cleaners Armando Duarte, Art Design Bob Udoff submitted correspondence showing the results of a survey of the businesses. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Brossmer, and approve the Consent unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez to Calendar items as recommended: 3. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:: Regular and Adjourned Meetings April 13, 2010 City Clerk. 4. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 249157 – 249559; Wire Nos. 579 – 583 : and 30002123 – 30002131; in the total amount of $3,989,663.45 Finance. 5. APPROVED THE USE OF THE SHOW MOBILE BY DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL THTH DISTRICT FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE COMMUNITY EVENT ON JUNE 5 AND 6 AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL: Administration. 6. APPROVED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO SECURE FEDERAL NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM nd FUNDS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 8314 2 STREET (FORMER VERIZON PROPERTY): Community Development. 7. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH SMITH-EMERY LABORATORIES FOR ON-CALL TESTING SERVICES: Public Works. 8. LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FISCAL YEAR 2010-11: Public Works. A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7185, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11; B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7186, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11; AND City Council/CDC Agenda 04/27/10 4 C. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 8, 1010, TO CONSIDER SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. 9. INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE VII STREETS AND PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 3 WATER DIVISION RATES AND REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 7302 RIGHT OF ENTRY AND 7303 REFUSING ADMITTANCE OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE: Public Works. 10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: City Clerk. A. ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 10-1258, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE II ADMINISTRATION, OF CHAPTER 4, DEPARTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY DELETING PART 2 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AND PART 7 WATER BOARD AND ADDING A NEW PART ENTITLED PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED: None. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. At this time, Council Member Guerra responded to the Public Comments regarding the moving of the Farmer’s Market to Downey Avenue, letting the speakers know they are being heard, that the process is being worked on, and the implementation is far off. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 11, 2010. ___________________________________ ____________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor City Council/CDC Agenda 04/27/10 5