HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10-26-99 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OCTOBER 26, 1999
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation of 10851 Award to Police Officer Brian Baker 1
Distinguished Service Awards to Downey Policemen
involved in a year -long narcotics trafficking case 1
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2
Council Minutes: Adj. & Re s. 10/12/99 Approved 2
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Cash Contract S.S. 489 — Alle y reconstruction — N. of 7th
St., E. of Smallwood Av.: Award a unit price contract to
Sully-Miller Contracting Co. Approved 2
Warrants Issued: 2686 — 3101, $1,681,229.34 Approved 2
Removal of existing blue curb at 8855 Golden Av. Approved 2
Parking prohibition at 9508 -9510 Brookshire Av., the
Arizonian Apartments Approved 3
Code Amendment #99-64 -- a request to add ambulance
services in the M -1 (Light Mfg.) zones (Appl.: Janes Set hrg. 7:30 p. m.
Crawford) 11/9/99 3
Contract for legal services with Alschuler, Grossman,
Stein & Kahan Approved 3
Res. #6301, granting salary increases to specified employees
(Management & Confidential Exempt) Adopted 3
Ord. amending Section 3186 of the DMC related to speed
limits Introduced 3
Agreement w/Issues Management Network, Inc. to
provide public affairs services for water related issue:
Approve a 6 -month agreement not to exceed $36,000 Approved 4
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Proposed DMC amendments pertaining to regulations Cont. review to
for publication vending machines in the public right -of -way January 2000 6
Contract for Interim Fire Chief Services Approved 7
Letter from Downey Chamber of Commerce for 25-year
lease extension: Appoint a two- Council Member
Subcommittee to review the request (Council Members
Lawrence and McCaughan) Approved 7
Agreement between the City & Downey Regional
Medical Center concerning City employee physicals Approved 7
Fifth Amendment to City Manager's employment
agreement Approved 8
Cn. Perkins reminded everyone to change their clocks
back one hour & to change the batteries on smoke alarms 8
Cn. Perkins mentioned participating in the Keep Downey
Beautiful clean -up last weekend 8
Cn. Perkins invited everyone to attend the Special Council
Meeting 10/27/99 to hear the presentations of the three
developer finalists for the NASA site 8
Cn. McCaughan mentioned attending the Rotary Club /YMCA
breakfast 8
Cn. McCaughan noted an increasing number of abandoned
shopping carts & asked staff to make sure the contractor is aware 8
Cn. McCaughan complimented the Keep Downey
Beautiful display at the Library 8
Cn. McCaughan noted some cities give a utility users tax
rebate as a prize or award & suggested this be considered
in Housing Beautification Awards 8
Cn. McCaughan mentioned proposed clubhouse renovations at
the Rio Hondo Golf Course & noted he would like this
presented before his term ends 9
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Cn. McCaughan mentioned traveling through other communities
on his way back to Downey from Pomona and complimented
Downey on being a fine City 9
Cn. Lawrence commented on receipt of an anonymous
letter & urged everyone to eliminate this type of correspondence 9
Cn. Lawrence urged everyone to vote in the 11/2/99 Election
for Community College Board & Downey Unified School Dist. 9
Cn. Winningham ref. to Keep Downey Beautiful clean -up
program & urged everyone to take the time to use the trash
containers throughout the City 9
Cn. Winningham encouraged everyone to attend the Annual
Pumpkin Patch on Saturday at Furman Park 9
Mayor McCarthy commented on attending the Fall Convention
of the Downey Soroptimist Club 9
Mayor McCarthy mentioned upcoming events: Mayor's Prayer
Breakfast; Celebrity Waiter Luncheon; and third annual Long
Beach Veterans Parade 9
Mr. Caton expressed thanks to Senators Feinstein and Boxer &
to Congressman Horn for their efforts in passing legislation
to give the City $4 million for the development of a Space
Museum at the Rockwell- Boeing site 9
Mr. Caton encouraged everyone to attend the presentation by
the three developer finalists for the NASA site on 10/27/99 9
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Mr. Caton mentioned the Coca Cola plant is progressing &
noted they will participate in the Pumpkin Patch event 9
Mr. Caton thanked stafffor giving back to the community by
becoming involved in community organizations 9
Meeting adjourned to 5:00 p.m., October 27, 1999, for review
of the developer's proposals for the NASA site 10
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OCTOBER 26, 1999
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:40 p.m., October 26,
1999, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Keith McCarthy presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Keith McCarthy Mayor
Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Pro Tem
Robert C. Winningham
Meredith H. Perkins
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D.
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
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
John Finch, Police Captain
Linda Haines, Building Official
Chris Roberto, Purchasing Manager
Mark Sauter, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Rick Sanders of the Santa Fe Springs California Highway Patrol (CHP) Office and Bob
Schwaab from the Automobile Club of Southern California presented to Downey Police Officer
Brian Baker the 10851 California Vehicle Code Award along with a plaque and pin for his
work in vehicle theft recovery. Officer Baker recovered 14 vehicles, involving three arrests.
Officer Baker expressed his pleasure to be working for the Downey Police Department and
introduced his wife Ricki.
Mayor McCarthy introduced officers of the Downey Police Department who are recipients of
Department's Distinguished Service Award: Sergeant James Orr, Corporals Daniel Murray and
Gilbert Toledo, and Detectives Steven Aubuchon, Roberto Del Rio, Paul Hernandez, Edward Kelly,
Mark McDaniel, Daniel Ponder and Raul Salazar. He complimented the officers for the vital role they
played in a year -long narcotics trafficking case, which was the largest case of its type ever investigated
by the Downey Police Department and gave a brief overview of the investigation, which involved the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Chief Caldwell introduced two additional Police Department personnel, Captain Mike Miller
and Lieutenant Jim McCullough to also receive Distinguished Service Awards for their supervisorial
and managerial support in this case and also introduced Steve Steinhauser, Assistant Special Agent in
Charge of the Santa Ana office of the FBI, who worked closely with the City during this investigation.
Mr. Steinhauser presented Certificates of Appreciation to the officers from the FBI and
complimented the outstanding contribution by the Downey Police Department to this case.
Sergeant James Orr stated the success of the Downey Police Department is teamwork and
without Mr. Steinhauser and his team's commitment, and specifically Special Agent Will Clark, this
goal would never have been accomplished. He accepted the awards on behalf of all the men and
women of the Downey Police Department.
HEARINGS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Agenda Item VI - -4, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE
DOWNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CONCERNING CITY EMPLOYEE
PHYSICALS, was removed at the request of City Manager Caton.
Agenda Item VI - - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT, was removed at the request of David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member McCaughan noted he would abstain from voting on Agenda Item VI - C - 1,
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 489, ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION — NORTH OF SEVENTH
STREET, EAST OF SMALLWOOD AVENUE, due to the close proximity to his residence.
It was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member McCaughan,
and unanimously carried, with the abstention as noted, to waive further reading of the Resolution
and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, OCTOBER 12,
1999: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 489 — ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION — NORTH OF
SEVENTH STREET, EAST OF SMALLWOOD AVENUE (Account No. 36- 16489):
Award a unit price contract, totaling $66,575 to Sully - Miller Contracting Company for
reconstruction of the alley north of Seventh Street between Smallwood Avenue and Paramount
Boulevard: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 2686 — 3101, $1,681,229.34: Approve.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING BLUE CURB AT 8855 GOLDEN AVENUE, EAST OF
BLODGETT AVENUE: Approve.
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PARKING PROHIBITION AT 9508 -9510 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, THE
ARIZONIAN APARTMENTS: Approve the installation of parking prohibition on the east
side of Brookshire Avenue in front of the Arizonian Apartments: Approve.
CODE AMENDMENT #99 -64 -- A REQUEST TO ADD AMBULANCE SERVICES IN
THE M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONES (Applicant: James Crawford : Set
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hearing for 7:30 p.m., November 9, 1999, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall:
Approve.
CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ALSCHULER, GROSSMAN, STEIN &
KAHAN: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6301 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING SALARY INCREASES TO SPECIFIED EMPLOYEES
(MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT)
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186
OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS
Mr. Alvarez advised this would be the first of several items brought before the Council to
reestablish speed limits on various City streets. The California Vehicle Code requires engineering
and traffic studies be conducted periodically to allow enforcement of speed limits by radar on City
streets. He reviewed the criteria for establishing speed limits in residential, school vicinities, etc.
and advised that other speed limits are set from the reasonable speed limit traveled by the majority
of the cars (85 percent), which are arrived at through engineering surveys. Engineering studies
were conducted on Florence Avenue, Washburn Road and Regentview Avenue, which confirmed
that the speed limits for these street segments were consistent with the current speed limits
posted.
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Winningham,
seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and
introduce.
RESOLUTIONS: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AGREEMENT WITH ISSUES MANAGEMENT NETWORK, INC., TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SERVICES FOR WATER RELATED ISSUES
Ms. Yotsuya explained the cities of Downey, Artesia, Cerritos, Lakewood, Norwalk, Pico
Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Signal Hill, are currently pursuing three civil cases against the Water
Replenishment District (WRD), which address three critical issues: The cities believe there is an illegal
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expenditure of ublic funds; they request relief from over - assessment; and they request a determination
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to invalidate a proposed bond sale being conducted by the WRD. There is concern about the WRD's
method of operation, including high costs to consumers, a disregard of State contracting laws, and a
recent balloon in employee hiring and service contracting. WRD is also being investigated by the Fair
Political Practices Commission; the State Board of Audit; and the Little Hoover Commission. Several
communication consultants were interviewed, with the consulting firm of Issues Management
Network, Inc. being recommended as the company that could best provide public affairs services to
the coalition of cities. It was recommended that Downey serve as lead agency and enter into an
agreement with Issues Management Network, Inc. for a six- month contract for $36,000, with each
city responsible for a fiscal commitment of $4,500.
Council. Member Lawrence felt it was important to have a spokesperson to meet with the
different cities to collect their thoughts and suggestions into one focus of action.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, referred to the $36,000 the cities will contribute and
felt it was a small amount compared to what the WRD is spending.
Mayor McCarthy mentioned the frustration the Council feels in its relationship with the WRD,
noting attempts to meet with them have failed. He also commended on the WRD's monthly expense
for pubic s and ubic relations firms to battle the citizens for welt -head rates for the replenishment of
water and that the efforts by cities has resulted in a reduction in the rates, which is not enough.
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and
unanimously carried to approve a six - month agreement with Issues Management Network, Inc.
for public affairs services for a cost not to exceed $36,000.
PROPOSED DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO
REGULATIONS FOR PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT -OF -WAY
Ms. Yotsuya commented on the City's Code requirement concerning publication vending
machines in the public right -of -way, noting the permit process is administered by the Public Works
Department and violations are investigated by the Special Enforcement Team of the Police
Department. She noted the City of Norwalk enacted changes to their code to provide more stringent
standards for installation and maintenance of newsracks. Municipalities have broad powers to enact
and enforce regulations to protect public health, safety and welfare, but they must often yield to rights
g uaranteed under the Federal and State Constitutions. Basic First Amendment protection guarantees
the freedom of press and speech and the right to distribute newspapers on public streets and in other
traditional ublic areas. Ms. Yotsuya explained how courts across the country have treated this issue
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with regard to the rights of cities to regulate newsracks. In 1987, the State Legislature permitted
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cities to require blinder racks on newsracks that displayed harmful matter to minors. She narrated a
visual program of newsracks throughout the city, including the standards adopted by the City of
Norwalk.
Council Member Winningham mentioned reviewing Ordinances from other cities, which are in
line with Downey's, noting some cities have made changes and he would like information on the
legalities of making these changes. He mentioned there are duplicate machines and machines with no
posted notice stating who the owner or operator is, which is a violation of the Downey Municipal
Code. He felt the fee of $10 does not cover the expenses of examining these machines, stating the
City needs to examine the permit process; how often they will be inspected; and address the
maintenance issues.
Council Member Lawrence indicated the intent of Downey's Ordinance and those of other
cities was to preserve the Constitutional rights of the people providing the information. She referred
to the suggestion of limiting the number of machines and felt the City should deal with the legalities of
this issue, pointing out that other cities have set priorities for who gets the racks, such as adjudicated
daily papers, weekly, etc. There does not appear to be compliance with the City's current regulations.
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She requested information on whether the newsrack owners have encroachment permits and business
licenses; if there is a contact person on each rack; and what is out there. Some cities have different
rules for their main business district downtown, which is a congregating point, noting she is in favor of
this. She suggested a sticker system that is visible at all times, with a different color for each year, and
a review of the maintenance and graffiti removal issues.
Council Member McCaughan complimented staff on the thoroughness of the report and felt
the current Code is adequate in some areas but needs adjustment. He noted a GIS computer graphics
system can track the program and he was interested in knowing what the cost would be to have a
system in place to process data so the City would know what newsracks do not have decals, look
suspicious, and what the cost of enforcement would be to carry out such a program, along with some
of the adjustments that other cities have incorporated, so that Downey can adjust its fee accordingly.
He commented on the possible liability to the City from unpermitted newsracks if somebody runs into
them in the public right -of -way. The streetscape is the impression Downey lends to people who are
visiting.
Council Member Perkins noted he does not mind adding regulations and rules, but unless they
are enforced they are useless. He mentioned some of the slides shown show that the City is not
enforcing the current laws. He suggested staff look into having a yearly tag for newsracks, noting this
might also offset some of the costs and it would identify where the racks are located in the City.
Mayor McCarthy mentioned the restriction on the sale of alcohol within a certain radius of
churches and schools and wondered if some of the same factors could be applied to newspaper racks,
particularly those that are questionable or offensive. He inquired if the owner of the newsrack is
required to take out a business license as well as a permit.
Ms. Yotsuya replied the owners are required to take out a business license and, in applying for
an encroachment permit, they are required to provide proof of insurance for liability purposes.
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suggested raising the fee and assigning it per unit as opposed to per license
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holder. Updating the fee would be one way to maintain enforcement and also the level of nsurance
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inspection of the newsracks might be better suited to Code Enforcement. He asked if the City were to
either her own or to maintain the units, could it control the appearance and simply charge what is legal.
Ms. Yotsuya advised that she did not have much information on this option and would
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research it further to see how it works in some of the larger communities.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, stated he did not want to see the City getting into
areas that could result in a lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union or adult oriented
companies who have a large amount of funds saved up for these purposes. He noted prior courts have
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alread y ruled against total prohibition of newspaper racks on public property. He stressed the
importance of knowing what laws have been challenged successfully and what laws are still pending.
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It is his understanding that previous court cases have established that streets and sidewalks are
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presumed to be a ro p riate laces for the First Amendment and cities are limited to restrict the time,
place, and manner of such uses.
Council Member Winningham asked if there is a minimum limit for liability on an
encroachment P ermit and was informed the general requirement is a million dollars.
Council Member Winningham felt the City should review this issue, as it is now at
$100,0005300,000. He noted other cities have been successful in limiting the number of racks on city
blocks and he would like to take a look at this. The City needs to know where each and every
machine is; incorporate some of the wording in the Ordinances of other cities; and if the machines are
abandoned for 15 days, pick them up.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and
unanimously carried to d irect staff to continue the process of refining the City's Municipal Code
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involving publication vending machines; review Ordinances from other cities; incorporating
the comments of the City Council tonight; and bringing this back to the Council in January
2000.
Lennie Whittington referred to the comment about newracks that do not have anything in them
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days and mentioned there are some publications that only come out weekly and others monthly
and suggested the Council bear this in mind.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Cont.)
CONTRACT FOR INTERIM FIRE CHIEF SERVICES
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requested the Council approve an agreement to employ Ron Irwin as Interim Fire
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Chief after January 3, 2000, when he retires for a period up to a maximum of 960 hours while the
recruitment process for a new chief takes place.
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Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, referred to the hourly rate and automobile
utomobile
allowance noted in the report and questioned if the amount listed covered all employee benefits, and
the response was that all benefits are included.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and
unanimously carried to approve the agreement for interim Fire Chief Services.
LETTER FROM DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 25 -YEAR LEASE
EXTENSION
John Lacey, 8419 Dacosta Street, President of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, urged the
Council's support of the request to extend the lease for 25 years and reviewed the Chamber's present
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lease agreement, which will expire on September 13, 2008. The Chamber would like to remodel the
current structure, with plans to possibly go to two- stories.
Council Member Lawrence volunteered to be a member of the two - Council Member Sub -
committee.
In response to the suggestion that he serve as the second member of the Subcommittee,
Council Member McCaughan agreed as long as the Council allows the subcommittee to not only look
at the issue of the Chamber building but also to look at the concept of a City Mall in the area in front
of the Library.
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Winningham, and
unanimously carried to nominate Council Members Lawrence and McCaughan to serve as the
two- Council Member Subcommittee to look into a long -range planning program surrounding
the Library itself.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, inquired as to who built the Chamber of Commerce
building and was informed it was built by the Chamber. He referred to the mention of a second story
and asked if staff had checked it out and if it was found to be permissible. •
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar ; Item removed b Council Approval
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CONCERNING CITY EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
Mr. Caton distributed a revised agreement, which had been placed in the public packet. He
explained the Downey Regional Medical Center modified the letter agreement, which was reviewed by
the City Attorney's office with the opinion it does not negatively impact the City or the proposed
agreement in any way.
Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Sauter gave a brief overview of the physical examinations to be
conducted.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and
unanimously carried to approve the agreement between the City of Downey and the Downey
Regional Medical Center (DRMC) concerning city employee physicals.
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Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, referred to the mention of different personnel
performing the physicals and inquired if going through the physical therapy department assured the use
of the same doctors and the response was yes. He referred to the previous Council Meeting where the
Council approved another agreement with Downey Regional Medical Center, noting current lawsuits
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against the City by DRMC and said he was not in favor of them receiving City agreements.
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, mentioned the agreement extends the City Manager's
severance package from six months to twelve months, should the Council decide to terminate his
employment, and felt this was excessive.
Mayor McCarthy dvised that State law allows a maximum of eighteen months for salary and
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fringe benefits to appointed government officials.
Council Member McCaughan stated that cities must compete to keep their executive
management intact, noting how important it is to keep someone who has shown effective leadership.
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It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCaughan and
unanimously carried to approve the Fifth Amendment to the City Manager's employment
agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Perkins reminded everyone to change their clocks back one hour next
weekend and also, as requested by the Fire Department, to change the batteries in smoke detectors.
Council Member Perkins mentioned participating in the Keep Downey Beautiful clean - up
last weekend along approximately a roximately 23 5 volunteers from various community groups. He
complimented Carol Rowland for this excellent program.
Council Member Perkins invited everyone to attend the Special Council Meeting tomorrow
night to hear the presentations of the three developers for the NASA site.
Council Member McCaughan mentioned attending the Rotary Club/YMCA breakfast, which
is a great community event.
Council Member McCaughan noted an increasing number of abandoned shopping carts in the
area of Furman Park, Seventh Street, Western Avenue and in the area around the new 99 -Cent Store.
He asked staff to make sure the contractor is aware of this.
Council Member McCaughan complimented the Keep Downey Beautiful display at the
Library.
Council Member McCaughan noted some cities are using a utility users tax rebate as a prize
or award in Housing Beautification Awards and other events and suggested staff review this as an
incentive in Downey.
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Council Member McCaughan referred to the minutes of the Recreation and Community
Services Commission regarding the possible clubhouse renovation at the Rio Hondo Golf Course
and noted he would like to have this presented before his term ends.
Council Member McCaughan mentioned traveling through other communities on his way back
to Downey from Pomona and complimented Downey as a fine City.
Council Member Lawrence commented on receipt of an anonymous letter containing opinions
on the direction the City should take but contained no name or address for further communication. '17
She noted this is frustrating for officials who have no way to respond to these communications and
urged everyone to eliminate this type of correspondence.
Council Member Lawrence urged everyone to vote in the November 2 " Election for the
Community College Board and local Downey Unified School Board.
Council Member Winningham referred to the Keep Downey Beautiful clean - up program
and community pride, noting trash has begun to accumulate again in the areas cleaned up. He urged
everyone to take the time to use the trash containers throughout the City at bus benches, parks, etc.
Council Member Winningham encouraged everyone to attend the Annual Pumpkin Patch on
Saturday night at Furman Park and acknowledged the Soroptimist and Optimist Clubs who support
this event. He acknowledged the City employees who are members of these clubs.
Mayor McCarthy commented on attending the Fall Convention of the Downey Soroptimist
Club last weekend and expressed appreciation for their contributions to the community.
Mayor McCarthy mentioned upcoming events: The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at Rio Hondo
Golf Club on Thursday; the Celebrity Waiter Luncheon on Thursday at the Embassy Suites Hotel to
benefit the Leukemia Society; and the third annual Long Beach Veterans Parade, with a special
ceremony to honor veterans, on Saturday, November 6th.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members
Mr. Caton expressed his thanks to Senators Feinstein and Boxer and to Congressman Horn for
their efforts in passing legislation signed by the President to give the City $4 million to help with the
development of a space museum to honor those who have worked at the Rockwell- Boeing site.
Mr. Caton encouraged everyone to attend the presentation tomorrow evening by the three
developer finalists for the NASA site. He felt this site in many ways holds the economic future of
the City.
Mr. Caton mentioned he was glad to see the Coca Cola plant progressing and noted they will
be participating in the Pumpkin Patch event this year by donating their product.
Mr. Caton thanked staff' for giving back to the community by becoming involved in
community organizations.
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ADJOURNMENT: 9:33 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 5:00 p.m., October 27, 1999, in the Council Chamber of
Downey City Hall, to review the developers' proposals for the NASA site.
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