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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APRIL 27, 1999
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:35 p.m., April 27, 1999,
in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor
Keith McCarthy Mayor ProTem
Joyce L. Lawrence
Robert C. Winningham
Meredith H. Perkins
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk - Treasurer
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
Greg Caldwell, Police Chief
Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Division Manager
Mark Sauter, Assistant Chief/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
Council Member Winningham presented a Certificate of Appointment to Robert Feliciano,
Cable TV Citizens Advisory Committee, District 4.
Mayor McCaughan presented to Chief Irwin a Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 8,
1999, Fire Service Recognition Day.
Chief Irwin invited everyone to attend Fire Service Recognition Day where demonstrations will
be held, equipment will be displayed, and refreshments and informative handouts will be available.
Mayor McCaughan presented to Lawrence Lewis, Treasurer of the Downey Water Facilities
Corporation, a Proclamation declaring May 1999, Water Awareness Month.
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Mr. Lewis thanked the Council and staff' on behalf of the staff and commissioners of the Water
Board for helping make the community more aware of this vital resource.
Mayor McCaughan presented to Ruben Robles and Gretchen Mirabella, a Proclamation
declaring May 8, 1999, Kidsday.
HEARINGS
Mayor McCaughan opened the public hearing on the 1999 - 2000 ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to receive and file.
Mr. Velasco explained the City is entitled to receive funds from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), which amount to approximately $1.8 million, consisting of
$1,330,158 from CDBG and $475,000 from the HOME fund. The City must approve and submit an
Action Plan to HUD and allocate no less than 70 percent of CDBG dollars or 100 percent of HOME
j funds for activities that benefit low and moderate income persons. Staff recommends the plan include:
Allocations for capital improvement projects at Golden Park to replace playground equipment and to
continue the building modifications and improvements at the Community /Senior Center to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act; money for commercial rehabilitation loans; property
improvement and preservation programs; a reserve of 11 percent to pay off the HUD loan, proceeds
of which were used in renovation of the Community /Senior Center; the first -time home buyer
program; general administration for the HOME and CDBG program; public service, with 15 percent
of these funds going towards the Community /Senior Center for the day -to -day management and
upkeep of the facility; a donation to eight community service providers, including the Downey Unified
School District at -risk youth program, Rio Hondo Temporary Home, Private Industry Council (PIC),
neighborhood preservation, the Southern California Rehabilitation Services and Association for
Retarded Citizens (ARC) of Southeast Los Angeles County.
T Council Member Lawrence requested a breakdown of services provided by the Fair Housing
Service, and Mr. Velasco replied that payments are broken down over a 12 month period and every
payment request includes the number of calls received from Downey. She asked that this information
be included in next year's report.
Council Member Winningham asked for a report on the Gauldin Recreation After School
Program (GRASP) and Ms. Kehoe noted the program is very successful, starting with 165 elementary
youth and averaging from 90 -120 kids daily at Golden Park.
Council Member Winningham asked if there was the possibility of expanding the GRASP
Program to other elementary schools in next year's budget and was informed there are restrictions,
with residents having to be from lower income areas. This is considered a public service activity and
the limit on the number of block grant dollars that can be spent is $213,000.
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Mayor McCaughan asked where funds were allocated to run the balance of the neighborhood
preservation program and was informed funding has increased with up to $242,000 to be used for
property improvement and another $10,000 in general administration for seminars for property owners
and on -site property managers.
There was no correspondence received on this matter.
Mayor McCaughan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak regarding the 1999 -2000
Action Plan.
Lilibeth Navarro, an Empowerment Team Leader for the California Foundation of Independent
Living Center, who works with the staff and clients of the Southern California Rehabilitation Services
(SCRS) at 7830 Quill Drive, noted SCRS is next door to Rancho Los Amigos Hospital and assists
people in returning to their homes and communities after becoming disabled. She urged the Council to
be in partnership with SCRS and to increase funding.
Sharon Green commented on how SCRS has helped her family with emotional and mental
disabilities through peer counseling, support groups, housing and by- monthly support groups. She
urged the Council to continue supporting this agency.
Barbara McMahon, Executive Director of the Rio Hondo Temporary Home, a shelter for
homeless families, mentioned the many services they provide throughout Los Angeles County. A
building is leased on the grounds of Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk and funding is used from
various cities for basic expenses, such as utilities and staffing, and they fund raise for other programs,
such as mental health, on -site medical clinic, Section 8 housing certificates, rental assistance, and a
full- service childcare program. She thanked people in the audience who have supported this agency.
Guy Sterner, 10303 Downey Avenue, commented on two items mentioned by Mr. Velasco
that are new. He noted the Project Area Committee has always been supportive of home ownership
and $15- $30,000 was recommended to make home ownership possible for low and moderate income
residents presently renting in Downey. Also, it is recognized that grants and loans given to rental
housing need to be monitored to make sure these units are subsidized at the agreed level.
Mary Rios, Program Manager for Southern California Rehabilitation Services, gave a brief
breakdown on the services they provide, such as in -home service registry, benefits counseling, peer
counseling, independent living skill education, housing assistant, and a community advocate. They
provide services to over 3700 consumers a year, serve 17 cities in Southeast Los Angeles County and
are located in Downey. She submitted a breakdown of these services for Council's review.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, referred to the senior housing project on Third
Street and asked if it qualified for these programs. He was informed that project is separately funded
from what is being discussed tonight.
Lou Stern, member of the Board of Directors of the Rio Hondo Temporary Home and Social
Minister Chairman at Christ Lutheran Church, invited everyone to take a tour of the Rio Hondo
Temporary Home facility, stating they are very proud of it and thank all cities who have given their
support.
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There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by
Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to close the hearing.
Council Member Perkins stated he was glad to see that commercial rehabilitation for the
downtown area was designated $80,000 and he encouraged businesses in the downtown area to use
these funds as quickly as possible to enhance that area.
Council Member Winningham referred to the grant for senior citizen services to offset meal
costs and asked if a sufficient number or people are being served or are there people who are not being
served. He was informed this is a subsidy in case the funds Community Services receives is not
sufficient, noting it has been sufficient in the past.
Council Member McCarth y report the re ort states the program rules have been streamlined
and asked if there was a net effect on the streamlining. The response was no.
Council Member McCarthy asked if Council has the ability to readjust the numbers if need be
and the response was yes, the budget can be amended anytime during the program year He then
commended the success of the GRASP and commercial rehab progranris. He expressed a desire to
review the information received from Southern California Rehabilitation Services and requested a
t package from the Rio Hondo Temporary Home for review.
Council Member Lawrence asked if the public service programs represent the maximum of 15
percent that can be allocated for these purposes and the response was yes. She favored continuing
funding for the Rio Hondo Temporary Home, the program for at -risk youth, the PIC at -risk youth job
training program, Southern California Rehabilitation Services and the Association for Retarded
Citizens, and would like to see these programs receive their checks as soon as is possible.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Winningham and
unanimously carried to approve the Action Plan and authorize the City manager to submit the
Plan, the Certifications, and the HUD SF -424 Application to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Mayor McCaughan referred to the neighborhood preservation program and stated is very
satisfying to see the after - school program develop. He advocated the GRASP program at every
neighborhood school.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, 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, APRIL 13, 1999:
Approve.
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CASH CONTRACT NO. 605 — PHASE II, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
REMOVAL AND REMEDIATION - FIRE STATION NO. 1 (ACCOUNT NO. 40-
13023): Award a unit price contract, totaling $45,745.00 to The Reynolds Group: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 608 — LIBRARY LOBBY AND CIRCULATION DESK
REMODEL: Approve the extra work totaling $6,442.56, and accept the improvements and
maintenance responsibility for the remodeled library lobby and circulation desk: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 154202 — 154549, $1,038,335.78: Approve.
RETENTION OF JONES AND STOKES ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PREPARE r-•
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS
FOR THE DOWNEY TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT: Appropriate $11 900 from
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Proposition A Transit reserves and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc.: Approve.
APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-12 AND ZONE
VARIANCE NO. 99-13 AT 9641 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY (DOUG'S TUG)
APPELLANT: JIM PETERSON: Set the public hearing for 7:30 p.m., May 11, 1999, in
the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6254 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING INCENTIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY, TO OFFSET
THE COSTS OF PAVEMENT DEFLECTION TESTING, QUALITY
ASSURANCE AND CONTROL INSPECTIONS ON WOODRUFF AVENUE
FROM IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO HALL ROAD
RESOLUTION NO. 6255 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING RECIPROCAL EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MID COUNTY TECH CENTER LLC AND. THE
CITY OF DOWNEY FOR LANDSCAPING AND SIDEWALK ON THE ARDIS
AVENUE FRONTAGE AT 12380 CLARK AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 6256 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OFFICIALLY SANCTIONING A UNIT OF FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS, FIRE
MARSHALL AND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND RECOGNIZING THE
DOWNEY FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
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RESOLUTION NO. 6257 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A UNIT MODIFICATION TO THE DOWNEY PUBLIC SAFETY
AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION
ORDINANCES
DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CREATION OF A
DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION
Mr. Caton mentioned the Council introduced this Ordinance on April 13, 1999, and the
Ordinance, containin g changes approved es a roved at the Ap ril 13 meeting, is before the Council for a second
reading and possible adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 1063
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 7.5 TO
CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE II CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 2476 THROUGH
2477, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE DOWNEY CITY
HOSPITAL COMMISSION
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Winningham,
seconded by Council Member Perkins, and carried by the following vote to waive further reading
and adopt.
AYES 3 Council Members: Perkins, Winningham, McCaughan
NOES 2 Council Members: Lawrence, McCarthy
Prior to the vote, Council Member Perkins referred to Section 2476, Creation of the Board,
noting the third line states "shall advise the City Council on community hospital concerns which only
are referred to it by the City Council." He felt this wording limited the commission and asked if less
restrictive wording could be inserted.
M�. Vose explained this allows the Commission to refer an issue referred to it back to the
Council requesting recommendation that the Commission review the issue. It allows for flow back
and forth between the Commission and the Council.
Council Member McCarthy restated his opposition to the formation of a Commission.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, mentioned that no other board or commission is
restricted like this and felt it was wrong to tie this Commission's hands.
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, concurred with Mr. Whittington and felt if the clause
referred to b y Council Member Perkins remained in the Ordinance, there was no need to have the
Commission.
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Betty Ferraro, 7605 Second Street, mentioned that many people in the community appreciate
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the formation of this Commission and feel it will open the dialogue. She felt the restriction referred
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would limit the Commission, restrict open meetings, and she would like to see the word "only"
removed.
Dr. Verner Waite, 5243 Vista Del Sol, Cypress, concurred with Mr. Whittington and the other
speakers and stated who the Council appointed was critical to the success of the Commission. He
noted it was his understanding the Hospital wants to change its name to exclude the word
"Community" from the title. He encouraged Council Members to review the Hospital's Memorandum
of Understanding.
Council Member Lawrence felt the speakers have made the best case for not having a
Commission in that it is not privileged to the kinds of legal information the Council receives and felt it
will not be effective.
Council Member Winningham mentioned his concern with the word "only" and noted when he
was on the Recreation Commission items for review were placed on the Agenda. He asked if this was
the procedure for all Commissions and was informed, under the Brown Act, items not on the Agenda
are placed on the Agenda of the next meeting. He felt the word "only" was too definitive and would
like to see it stricken.
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Mayor McCaughan stated he did not have a problem with the word "only ", noting the public
has the choice of submitting input at the Council Meeting or at the Hospital Commission Meeting.
He felt the Commission was important, stating he did not want it to be an independent board that
operates outside the scope of the Council.
Mr. Vose said the Commission could not consider items unless they were on their Agenda and
could refer items to the Council for the Council's next meeting. The Commission may also adjourn
meetings to two weeks from then to discuss items that come up. The Council did not want the
Commission looking into areas that may or may not be of interest to the Council or may be of a legal
matter subject to issues which the Commission may not be privy to.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, stated the Hospital Commission is not going to have
any staff help and noted every other committee and board has a secretary assigned to take minutes.
He was informed by Mr. Caton that the Hospital Commission will be staffed in the same way as other
commissions.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kevin McDonald, Executive Director, and Pat Heineke, President of the Board, on behalf of
the Association for Retarded Citizens of Southeast Los Angeles County (ARC), thanked the
Council for supporting ARC through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. They
referred to the ARC Walk, noting there was an outstanding turnout that included three Council
Members.
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Betty Ferraro, 7605 Second Street, thanked the Council for approving Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for at -risk youth. She also commented on and disputed
allegations made in a recent mailer about Assemblywoman Sally Havice regarding her involvement
in the Hospital issue and proposed legislation. She commended Assemblywoman Havice for her help
in this issue.
Donn Irving referred to a letter sent to the City by a Hospital Board Member and
suggested a conflict of interest exists since the letter writer's wife works for the Hospital under
contract.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, expressed his understanding that the Downey
Community Hospital is sponsoring a golf tournament wherein the Hospital referred to itself as
Downey Regional Medical Center. He mentioned rumors that the name of the Hospital is
changing and suggested the City's special counsel review whether this would be a violation of the
lease.
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
COMPUTER LEASE
Mr. Williams explained that staff is seeking Council's approval to enter into a contract with
Tangent Computer/Leasetec for the lease of 165 personal computers and other equipment, noting the
City's computer network is over three years old and a number of computers need to be replaced. He
reviewed the need for higher capability computers in various City divisions, noting the possibility of
future problems in that some are not Y2K compliant. He compared the cost to replace the outdated
computers with the alternate method of leasing. He advised that the quote is based on a piggyback bid
with the County of Merced and reviewed the basic computers along with specialized systems. He
commented on other services the City will receive from Tangent through this lease program, such as a
Hard Drive Duplication Program; employee purchase program; the supply of one hot spare unit and
spare parts kit; marking the computers with the City's numbers; and a three -year parts and labor
warranty and lifetime toll -free technical support. The fiscal impact to the City is $183,940 for the
three -year lease program, at which time the City can enter into another lease agreement, purchase the
computers, or re -lease them.
It was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and
unanimously carried to enter into a contract with Tangent Computer/Leasetec for the lease of 165
' personal computers and other equipment.
Prior to the vote, Council Member McCarthy asked if there was a backup for the system
operator who handles the emergency calls for the water and sewer system and was informed that
currently there is no backup but the plan is to have a backup installed on the computers in the water
and sanitation office. He suggested the backup be done soon with Y2K approaching.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, was concerned that the employee purchase program
mentioned by Mr. Williams would be financed by the City. He commented on the fact that computers
are constantly being upgraded and hoped this system would be sufficient for the City's needs.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION CENTER NETWORK
Assistant Chief Sauter explained that Area E, a civil defense area in southeast Los. Angeles
County, consists of five fire departments that utilize the same communication center housed at
Downey's headquarters fire station. The program is jointly funded and is operated 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. He noted the Fire Department came before the Council in 1997 to request funding and
approval for the design, installation, and conversion of the Records Management System of the Joint
Powers Communication Center, which was not compatible with the desktop computers being utilized
in the fire stations. The equipment was then eight years old and beginning to be a problem. The
Council's direction was to contract with a consultant to design a computer network utilizing a
centralized server system. The Nadek, Inc. group was chosen to evaluate the needs of the
Communication Center partners and to design a computer network system. He reviewed the
components of the network system, noting the one negative is that the Records Management System
software is not completely convertible into the new system and that they are working on this and will
come back to the Council in the near future. Total project costs are $223,000, which will be divided
between the various partner cities and from existing equipment funds and rebates held by the City of
Downey, with Downey's portion totaling $40,272. The upgrade has been approved by the City
Councils of Compton, Montebello, and Santa Fe Springs, and has been staff approved by Lynwood.
He mentioned future plans that will be brought back to the Council, such as addressing the
computerized dispatch system; mobile data terminals; and extending the radio spectrum. He
, responded to comments from the Council.
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and
unanimously carried to approve the Wide Area Network (WAN) Project serving the Joint Powers
Communications Center and the seventeen area fire stations that provide fire and emergency
service for the cities of Downey, Montebello, Lynwood, Compton and Santa Fe Springs and to
allocate $40,272 as Downey's share of the project's cost.
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR BRONZE PLAQUE INSTALLATION
Ms. Yotsuya explained that Mr. Linh D. Vo, a 23 -year resident of Downey, donated a large
bronze plaque panel to the City entitled "My Home Town Pride" as a token of appreciation to the .—.
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community. Staff was uested to explore the cost of installation as well as potential sites for the
plaque. It is recommended the plaque be mounted on a concrete base rather than a facility wall at the
appropriate cost of $1,400, with an additional $400 needed to install the plaque in a particular
location. She mentioned two possible locations are Apollo Park at the south end near the Historical
Society's Building and Arch Park located at Civic Center Drive in the grassy area adjacent to the
historical arch.
Council Member Lawrence suggested locating the plaque at the Arch Park, noting the
Historical Society is waiting for the results of the signage issue for the whole Community /Senior
Center and might be working on a free standing sign of their own.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Winningham, and
unanimously carried to appropriate $1,800 from the General Fund for the construction of a
concrete base for the bronze la ue donated by Linh D. Vo and its installation in an
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appropriate location designated by the City Council. (See later withdrawal of the portion of the
motion and second relating to the location designation).
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Prior to the vote, Council Member McCarthy suggested, since the plaque makes reference to
the Rancho Los Amigos os Medical Center, that Apollo Park, near the Community /Senior Center, be
considered where someone readin g the plaque could look up and see Rancho Los Amigos Hospital.
He requested reviewing sites before making a final decision.
Council Member Lawrence withdrew the portion of her motion regarding the designated
location, and Council Member Winningham withdrew his second.
Mayor McCaughan stated he was in favor of the Arch Park and felt there should be a system
for spending public funds on gifts to the City.
FEMA LAWSUIT
Ms. Yotsuya noted that in September 1998, the City of Downey, along with the cities of
Bellflower, Paramount, Pico Rivera and Lynwood, brought a legal action challenging FEMA's
imposition of the Zone AR designation under the National Environmental Policy Act. Ms. Laurie
Zelon of the firm of Morrison & Foerster was retained as legal counsel and the original cost proposal
to p ursue the lawsuit was not to exceed $50,000. The City contributed $10,000 to the lawsuit and has
now been advised that the cost to litigate would be exceeded by $35,000. A letter from the City of
' Lakewood requests an additional $7,000 expenditure from Downey to cover this cost. The letter
explained the justification for the additional expenses. The lawsuit contends that FEMA violated the
laws for the imposition of mandatory flood insurance requirements as part of the LACDA issue
because they did not adequately consider the environmental justice issues during their review. She
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noted the case was heard before Judge J. Spencer Letts on Monday, April 19, 1999, and a decision has
yet to be made on the matter.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Perkins, and
unanimously carried to authorize $7,000 to complete the trial phase of the lawsuit filed against
FEMA by five Southland cities, including the City of Downey.
Prior to the vote, Council Member Winningham asked if it was typical in not -to- exceed
contracts to pay an additional amount. He asked if the City of Lakewood contracted with this
attorney and whether they would be responsible for the costs and was advised the costs escalated
because FEMA submitted a lot of irrelevant material to the attorney, which had to be reviewed. There
were a number of motions made that delayed the process and staff feels this is a legitimate sharing of
costs with the City of Lakewood.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, asked if this was the final cost or if there would be
additional costs involved and was informed that the funds requested tonight are to pay expenses up to
the actual trial, which has now been completed. If there were a decision to appeal the ruling, star
would bring this back to the Council for an additional allocation.
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, stated it was ironic that the City received $1.8 million
from the Federal Government and is spending $17,000 on attorneys to sue the government, with the
Federal Government also g s endin money on attorneys. He felt these funds could have been better
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spent on disabled citizens groups, such as those attending the meeting tonight.
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OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed Council by Council Approval
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Perkins mentioned he attended the Association for Retarded Citizens
(ARC) Walk and suggested consideration be given to shortening the route to one -half mile. He noted
it was an enjoyable Saturday morning.
Council Member Perkins requested a follow-up on the Imperial Highway Project as far as
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underground utilities are concerned.
Council Member Winningham at encouraged everyone to attend Kidsday on May 8
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Furman Park.
Council Member McCarthy mentioned the Street Faire sponsored by the Downey Chamber
of Commerce to be held on May 1S and encouraged everyone to attend.
Council Member McCarthy complimented the Public Works Department for installing
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wheelchair ramps at Deming Avenue, Rosecrans Avenue and Century Boulevard, and for installing
'l sidewalks on Patton Road and Birchdale Avenue.
Council Member Lawrence expressed pleasure at being invited to represent the Mayor and
Council at an Eagle Scout Honor Court. She noted this ceremony showed how much parental
involvement bolsters children with ideals and felt the community is fortunate to have these
organizations.
Mayor McCaughan mentioned attending the Carnival of Champions last Saturday, which is a
positive event and keeps the community strong.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members
Mr. Caton invited everyone to attend Fire Service Recognition Day on May 1 and take
advantage of visiting the computer dispatch center.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Steve Trejo, father of City Planning
Commissioner Rick Trejo, to 6:30 p.m., May 11, 1999, in the Council Chamber of Downey City
Hall.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APRIL 27, 1999
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Certificate of Appointment to Robert Feliciano, Cable TV
Citizens Advisory Comm., Dist. 4 1
Proclamation re Fire Service Recognition Day, 5/8/99 1
Proclamation re Water Awareness Month, May 1999 1
Proclamation re Kidsday, 5/8/99 2
1999 -2000 Action Plan for Community Development Block
'" Grant (CDBG) & HOME Investment Partnership Prog. Grants:
Authorize submittal to HUD Approved 4
Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings, 4/13/99 Approved 4
Cash Contract #605 Phase II, Underground Storage Tank
Removal & Remediation Fire Station No. 1: Award a unit
price contract to The Reynolds Group Approved 5
Cash Contract #608 — Library Lobby & Circulation Desk
Remodel: Approve extra work & accept improvements &
maintenance responsibility Approved 5
Warrants Issued: 1 54202 — 1 54549, $1,038,335.78 Approved 5
Retention of Jones & Stokes Assoc., Inc. to prepare
California Environmental Quality Act compliance dots. for
the Downey Transit Center project: Appropriate Prop. A
reserves & auth. the City Mgr. to enter into a contract Approved 5
Appeal of the denial of Conditional Use Permit #99 -12 & Set hrg. 7:30 p.m.
Zone Variance #99 -13 at 9641 Imperial Hwy. (Doug's Tug) 5/11/99 5
Res. #6254, approving incentive funding agreement between
the County of L.A. & the City to offset costs of pavement
deflection testing, quality assurance & control inspections on
Woodruff Av. from Imperial Hwy. to Hall Rd. Adopted 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 27, 1999
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #6255, approving reciprocal easements & maintenance
agreement between Mid County Tech Center LLC & the
City for landscaping & sidewalk on Ardis Av. Adopted 5
Res. #6256, officially sanctioning a unit of Fire Battalion
Chiefs, Fire Marshall & Assistant Fire Chief & recognizing the ,..�
Downey Fire Management Association Adopted 5
Res. #6257, adopting a unit modification to the Downey
Public Safety Auxiliary Assoc. Adopted 6
Ord. #1063, amending the Downey Municipal Code re
the formation of a Downey City Hospital Commission Adopted 6
, Kevin McDonald & Pat Heineke of the Assoc. for Retarded
Citizens (ARC) thanked the Council for their support & for
participating in the ARC Walk 7
Betty Ferraro thanked the Council for approving Community
Development Block Grant funds for at -risk youth; and disputed
allegation in recent mailer re Assemblywoman Sally Havice 8
Donn Irving referred to a letter sent to the City by a Hospital
Board Member & suggested a conflict of interest exists 8
Lennie Whittington mentioned a rumor that the name of the
Hospital is changing & suggested the City's special counsel
review whether this would be a violation of the lease 8
Computer ,Lease: Enter into a contract with. Tangent
Computer/Leasetec for the lease of computers & equip. Approved 8
Fire Dept. Communication Center Network: Approve the
Wide Area Network (WAN) Project Approved 9
Appropriation of funds for bronze plaque installation:
Approve appropriation of funds for base & installation
(further review of site will be brought back for vote) Approved 9
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SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
FEMA Lawsuit: Auth. $7,000 to complete the trial phase
of the lawsuit Approved . 10
Cn. Perkins mentioned attending the Assoc. for Retarded
Citizens (ARC) Walk 11
Cn. Perkins requested a follow -up on the Imperial Hwy.
Proj. re underground utilities 11
Cn. Winningham encouraged everyone to attend Kidsday
May 8, 1999, at Furman Park 11
Cn. McCarthy mentioned the Street Faire sponsored by
the Chamber of Commerce on May 1, 1999 11
Cn. McCarthy complimented the Public Works Dept. for
installing wheelchair ramps at Deming Av., Rosecrans Av.,
Century Bi. & for installing sidewalks on Patton Rd. &
Birchdale Av. 11
Cn. Lawrence mentioned representing the Council at an
Eagle Scout Honor Court & expressed how fortunate the
community was to have organizations like this 11
Mayor McCaughan mentioned attending the Carnival of
Champions last Saturday 11
Mr. Caton invited everyone to attend Fire Service
Recognition Day, May 1, 1999 11
Adjourned in memory of Steve Trejo, father of City
Planning Commissioner Rick Trejo 11
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., May 11, 1999 11
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