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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
NOVEMBER 28, 2000
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 1
Council Minutes: Special Called Meeting 11/2/00 & Adj. &
Reg. Mtgs. 11/14/00 Approved 2
Warrants Issued: 161554 — 161930; wire transfers 30000040-44:
$2,165,076.28 Approved 2
Renewal of adult softball program operating services agreement
w/Major League Softball, Inc.: Approve a 5 year extension for
the period of 12/13/00 — 12/12/05 Approved 2
Expanding skate park architectural agreement with Purkiss -Rose-
RSI: Appropriate $18,500 from Park In Lieu Funds Approve 2
Res. #6415, approving Parcel Map #25663 for property located
at 13535 Lakewood Bl. Adopted 2
Ord. #1092, amending the Downey Municipal Code relative
to front yard areas & maint. for R -1 (Single - Family) and R -2
(Two- Family) residential zones; & permitting carports as an
accessory structure in the rear yards in the R -1 & R -2 zones Adopted 2
Diane Boggs thanked Cn. McCaughan for his 8-1/2 years of
service on the Council 3
Lennie Whittington mentioned his concern re an announced
rise in utility bills & the possible effect to the City's Utility
Users Tax; he also commented on the recently approved
business ombudsman position 3
Cn. Winningham announced an upcoming meeting in the City
of So. Gate re the proposed Nueva Azalea power plant 3
Cn. Winningham invited everyone to attend the Downey
Chamber of Commerce Open House 12/8/00 3
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cn. Winningham announced the 15th Annual Toy Drive &
Custom Car Show by the Public Wks. Dept. on 12/2/00 3
Cn. Winningham noted staff will review the effect on the
Utility Users Tax if gas & electric services are increased 3
Cn. Winningham responded to Mr. Whittington's comments
re the recently approved business ombudsman position 3
Cn. Winningham invited everyone to attend the Council
Reorganization & Mayoral Transition Meeting 1.2/5/00 3
Cn. Perkins invited everyone to attend the Downey Holiday
Lane Parade on 12/3/00 3
Cn. Perkins acknowledged the employee service awards event
coming up on 11/30/00 to honor long -term employees 4
Cn. Perkins commented on the increase in Sunday attendance
at the Library 4
Cn. McCaughan ref. to his prior comments regarding the need
for a neighborhood assessment program & mentioned a letter
received regarding concerns along Burns Avenue near the
railroad tracks Ref. to staff 4
Cn. McCaughan re his 8-1/2 years on the Council 4
Mayor McCarthy noted the Downey High School Vikings
football team will host a play -off game Saturday night 4
Mayor McCarthy congratulated the Downey Pop Warner
Razorbacks, who won both games in the tournament in Las
Vegas 4
Mayor McCarthy noted the Chamber of Commerce Holiday
Lane parade will be held on 12/3/00 4
Mayor McCarthy wished his daughter Amina a happy 15th
birthday 4
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Mayor McCarthy re a letter of apology & check received
from someone who drove through a railroad trestle in Downey
10 years ago 4
Mayor McCarthy re a letter from Finance Director Lowell
Williams to the City Manager announcing his retirement at the
end of December 4
Mayor McCarthy re additional funding approved on the
Consent Calendar for the proposed skate park at Independence
Park 4
Mayor McCarthy congratulated Downey Firefighters who
delivered a premature baby on 11/18/00 4
Mr. Caton commended Boy Scout Troop #351 for their
sharpness in leading the flag salute & for attending the balance
of the meeting 4
Mr. Caton thanked Cn. McCaughan for his 8-1/2 years on the
Council 5
Mr. Caton commended Lowell Williams for his years of service
as the Finance Director 5
Mr. Caton mentioned the movie "Spiderman" is scheduled to
be filmed at the NASA site 5
Meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m., December 5, 2000, for the
Council Reorganization & Mayoral Transition Meeting 5
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
NOVEMBER 28, 2000
The City'Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:40 p.m., November 28,
2000, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Keith McCarthy presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Keith McCarthy Mayor
Robert C. Winningham Mayor Pro Tem
Meredith H. Perkins
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D.
ABSENT: Barbara J. Riley (excused)
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
John Finch, Police Chief
Darrell George, Director of Community /Economic Development
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner
Jeff Turner, Battalion Chief
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS: None
HEARINGS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Agenda Item VI -F -1, AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES VOSE OF OLIVER, VOSE,
SANDIFER, MURPHY & LEE FOR CITY ATTORNEY AND RELATED LEGAL
SERVICES, was removed by Mr. Vose, who requested this item be continued to the Meeting of
December 12, 2000, in order to provide additional information.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Perkins noted he did not attend the Special Called Meeting of November 2,
2000, and would abstain from voting on the Minutes.
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It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Winningham,
and unanimously carried (4 - 0), with the abstention as noted by Council Member Perkins, to waive
further reading of the Resolution and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as
recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, NOVEMBER 2, 2000, AND
ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, NOVEMBER 14, 2000: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 161554 — 161930; WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 30000040 — 44:
$2,165,076.28: Approve.
RENEWAL OF ADULT SOFTBALL PROGRAM OPERATING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAJOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL, INC.: Approve a five year
extension to the Adult Softball Management Agreement with Major League Softball, Inc., for
the period of December 13, 2000 to December 12, 2005, according to the terms and
conditions of the proposed agreement: Approved.
EXPANDING SKATE PARK ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT WITH PURKISS-
ROSE-RSI TO INCLUDE SITE SURVEYING, GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES AND
SECURITY LIGHTING DESIGN; APPROPRIATION OF $18,500 FROM PARK IN
LIEU FUNDS: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6415 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 25663
(13535 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD), APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY
LETTER OF CREDIT AS SURETY
ORDINANCE NO. 1092 (ADOPT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 9110 AND 9112 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATIVE TO FRONT YARD AREAS AND MAINTENANCE FOR
R -1 (SINGLE - FAMILY) AND R -2 (TWO - FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL ZONES;
AND TO SECTION 9150 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
PERMITTING CARPORTS AS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN THE
REAR YARDS, IN THE R -1 AND R -2 ZONES
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Diane Boggs, former Mayor and Council Member, 10568 Chaney Avenue, thanked Council
Member McCaughan for his 8 -1/2 years of service on the Council and previous years on the
Planning Commission. She noted it was a privilege to serve with Council Member McCaughan and
acknowledged two projects he was instrumental in completing: The Krikorian Theatre and the Apollo
Park gymnasium projects.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, mentioned his concern regarding an announced
rise in utility bills for gas and electric service, which would result in increased revenue to the City
through the Utility Users Tax. He suggested the City consider lowering the tax to assist residents, in
particular senior citizens, and to avoid building up a big reserve. He also referred to Council's
previous approval of a business ombudsman to assist businesses through the permit process, and
suggested this person also assist the everyday citizen.
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval: None
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Winningham announced a meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, in the City
of South Gate Girls' Clubhouse regarding the Nueva Azalea power plant scheduled for project
review next year.
Council Member Winningham invited everyone to attend the annual Downey Chamber of
Commerce Open House December 8th.
Council Member Winningham announced the 15th Annual Toy Drive and Custom Car
Show by the Public Works Department to be held December 2nd at Calvary Chapel. Toys will be
distributed to Downey PTA Helps, Downey Sister Cities Association and other worthwhile
organizations throughout the City. He noted additional toy drop -off points are: City Fire Stations,
City Hall, Schools, and local merchants displaying red barrels.
Council Member Winningham noted staff will review Mr. Whittington's suggestion regarding
the effect on the Utility Users Tax if gas and electric services are increased.
Council Member Winningham referred to Mr. Whittington's comments regarding the recently
approved business ombudsman position approved and felt this position would also serve the
citizens. He noted the position requires a person with a building background, proficient in reading
plans, to help get the downtown area off to a running start during the refurbishment process.
Council Member Winningham invited everyone to attend the Council Reorganization and
Mayoral Transition Meeting on December 5th. He looked forward to working with the newly
elected Council Members and will miss present members, Barbara Riley and Gary McCaughan, noting
they have served the community well during their terms in office.
Council Member Perkins invited everyone to attend the Downey Holiday Lane Parade on
December 3rd.
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Council Member Perkins acknowledged the employee service awards event to be held on
November 30th, to honor employees with 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of tenure with the City.
Council Member Perkins commented on the increase in Sunday attendance at the Library
since inception of the extended Sunday hours in October.
Council Member McCaughan referred to his comments at the last Council Meeting regarding
the need for a neighborhood assessment program and mentioned receiving a letter and pictures from
a resident regarding concerns along Burns Avenue near the railroad tracks, which cited possible
pollution problems. He requested staff review of this issue.
Council Member McCaughan stated his 8 -1/2 years on the Council have moved quickly; that
it has been a privilege to serve the people of Downey and was an honor to be elected.
Mayor McCarthy advised the Downey High School Vikings football team will host a play-
off game Saturday night.
Mayor McCarthy congratulated the Downey Pop Warner Razorbacks who won both games
in their tournament in Las Vegas.
Mayor McCarthy noted the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lane Parade will be held on
Sunday, December 3rd.
Mayor McCarthy wished his daughter Amina a happy 15th birthday.
Mayor McCarthy mentioned receiving a check for $ 100 from someone who drove through a
railroad trestle in the City 10 years ago, accompanied by a letter of apology, which he turned over to
the City Manager.
Mayor McCarthy commented on receiving a copy of a letter to the City Manager from
Finance Director Lowell Williams, announcing his retirement at the end of December. He
commented on activities implemented by Mr. Williams, which have been a benefit and savings for the
City, and thanked him for his years of service.
Mayor McCarthy mentioned an item approved on the Consent Calendar for additional funding
to investigate construction of a skate park in the City at Independence Park.
Mayor McCarthy congratulated the Downey Firefighters who delivered a premature baby on
November 18th.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members
Mr. Caton commended the two Boy Scout Troops in attendance.
Mr. Caton thanked Council Member McCaughan for the past 8 -1/2 years, noting the City is
in a better financial condition than it was when he first came on the Council. He stated it has been
extremely enjoyable to work with Council Member McCaughan.
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Mr. Caton commended Lowell Williams for his years of service as the Finance Director,
noting it is the long -term employees and Department Heads that provide the services citizens enjoy.
Mr. Caton mentioned the movie "Spiderman" is scheduled to be filmed at the NASA site
over a four -month period. He pointed out the movie "Space Cowboys" was also filmed in Downey.
The meeting was recessed at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened at 8:32 p.m. with Council Members
Perkins, Winningham, McCaughan and McCarthy present; Council Member Riley absent.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:32 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 7:00 p.m., December 5, 2000, in the Council Chamber of
Downey City Hall, for the Council Reorganization and Mayoral Transition Meeting.
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