HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07-25-00 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 25, 2000
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation of a plaque to Scott & Faith Temple in honor of
their service to the community 1
Proclamations to 2000 Parents of the Year in conjunction
with National Parents Day, 7/22/00 1
Recognition of Downey Police & Fire Foundation scholarship
recipients 2
Proposed City Charter Amendment re City Council Term
Limitations Cont. to 8/3/00 2
Ord. amending the Downey Municipal Code relating to the
Commercial Manufacturing Zone (Code Amendment 00 -39) Introduced 3
Ord. re Zone Change #00 -41, for properties located at
12432 -12530 Bellflower Bl. & 9501 -45, 9557 -61, 9607, 9623,
9637 & 9641 Imperial Hwy. Introduced 4
Res. #6385, approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing
Revenue Bonds by the Calif Statewide Communities Dev.
Authority Adopted 5
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Lot Cleaning & Nuisance Abatement program: Deny any
protests & affirm the assessments Approved 6
Ed Di Loreto suggested Oral Communications be the first
item on the Agenda & expressed concern about the Council
term limits issue 6
David Bowers commented on the term limits issue & the
City's agreement with Downey Regional Medical Center 6
Joseph Di Loreto expressed dismay that Council term
limits was on the Agenda again 6
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Lennie Whittington complained about the time limit imposed
on speakers at the 7/18/00 Council Meeting; referred to method
of notifications for lot cleaning & nuisance abatement; and noted
his request to honor retired Parking Enforcement Officer did not
happen 7
Bob Collins opposed term limits issue being brought back again 7
Council Minutes: Special Called Meeting, 7/6/00, & Adj. &
Reg. Mtgs. 7/11/00 Approved 7
Cash Contract #S. S. 519, Firestone Bl. /Old River School Rd.
traffic signal modifications: Approve plans & specs. & grant
authority to advertise for bids, & auth. the procurement of
traffic signal poles, mastarms & anchor bolts Approved 7
Warrants Issued: 157822 -- 158180, $2,322,941.42 Approved 7
Annual project update for expenditure of Proposition A & C
Local Return Funds Approved 7
Alliance for Water Quality: Auth. the City becoming a member
& auth. the Mayor to send a letter to Governor Davis in
opposition to the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan Approved 7
Consultant Agreement with E. Del Smith & Co., Inc.: Approve
agreement to provide continued consultant services to the City
from 7/1/00 to 6/30/01 Approved 7
Fair Housing Program contract with the Fair Housing Foundation Approved 7
Consultant agreement with Cuong Nguyen: Approve the
agreement to provide consulting services to the Housing &
Planning Divisions Approved 8
Res. #6386 changing the title of Senior Accountant to
Supervising Accountant & establish the salary range Adopted 8
Res. #6387 establishing new salary range for Water Construction
Specialist Adopted 8
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #6388 approving Tract Map #52032 for property at
9051 Florence Av. Adopted 8
Ord. #1083, Zone Change #99 -87 for properties at 12136 —
12152 Downey Av. Adopted 8
Ord. #1084, Zone Change #00 -12 for property at 12830
Clark Av. Adopted 8
Cn. Perkins stated Scott & Faith Temple symbolize
volunteerism in the City 9
Cn. Perkins expressed pride in serving on the Police &
Fire Foundation 9
Cn. Perkins referred to the City's Fee Resolution & requested
a review of the starting times for senior citizens during the
winter 9
Cn. McCaughan mentioned requesting a meeting with staff
about the Theatre parking structure & the need for posting
signs prohibiting skateboarding & loitering 9
Cn. McCaughan referred to the term limits issue 9
Adjourned in memory of John Apodaca, who was active in
the Sister Cities Association 9
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p . m. , August 8, 2000 9
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 25, 2000
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:33 p.m., July 25, 2000, in
the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Keith McCarthy presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Keith McCarthy Mayor ---
Meredith H. Perkins
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D.
Barbara J. Riley
ABSENT: Robert C. Winningham Mayor Pro Tem (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk - Treasurer
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner
Mark Dryer, Police Captain
John Michicoff, Assistant Finance Director
Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor McCarthy presented a plaque to Scott and Faith Temple in honor of their service
to the community. Mr. Temple was a member of Downey's first City Council in 1956, which helped
incorporate the City, and he and Mrs. Temple both served on various City boards and commissions. A
going away party was held at the Community /Senior Center last week for the Temples, who are
relocating to Texas.
Scott and Faith each thanked the City, stating Downey will always be their home and urged
everyone to keep up the good work for the community.
Mayor McCarthy presented Proclamations to Tim and Dawny Frize, Dale and Brenda
Warner, and Bob and Mimi Warren, in recognition of their selection as 2000 Parents of the
Year in conjunction with National Parents Day, celebrated on the 4th Sunday of July. (Nick
and Joy Karavedas were not in attendance to receive their Proclamation.)
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Connie Sziebl, representing Congressman Steven Horn's office, congratulated the parents and
read a letter from the Congressman. She thanked Katrine McCarthy for her efforts on behalf of the
Parents of the Year program.
Katrine McCarthy thanked the Mayor and City Council, noting this is the fifth year Downey
has recognized outstanding parents. She thanked those family members present, reporters Arnold
Adler and John Adams for publishing the event, and Connie Sziebl and Congressman Horn for their
support. She noted local restaurants, La Cabana, La Barca, Mimi's, and Tokyo Gardens, donated
complimentary dinners for the parents and the Downey Civic Theatre donated tickets to their next
performance in October.
Fire Chief Sauter recognized the students selected as scholarship recipients by the
Downey Police and Fire Foundation. He expressed appreciation to family members in attendance
and to Council Members and City Staff who gave of their time to serve on the Foundation's board.
He noted the Downey Police and Fire Foundation was formed in 1990, with one of its goals being to
offer scholarships to the children, wives, and family members of police and firemen.
Council Member Riley commented on taking part in the interview process for these young
people and felt they held a bright future for both Downey and the Country.
Mayor McCarthy recognized former Mayor and Council Member Ken Miller.
Mayor McCarthy mentioned receiving a request to move Agenda Item X- B -1 -a, PROPOSED
CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITATIONS,
forward on the Agenda and requested input from the Council.
Council Member McCaughan, who had submitted this item, requested it be continued to the
meeting of August 8, 2000, when the full Council would be in attendance. There were no objections.
HEARINGS
Mayor McCarthy opened the public hearing on PROPOSED DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE,
ADDING SELF - STORAGE/MINI- WAREHOUSE FACILITIES AND CARETAKER'S
DWELLING, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Perkins, and so ordered to receive and file.
Mr. Yoshiki explained this text amendment to the Zoning Code of the City of Downey,
involving the addition of another use to the City's newly established Commercial Manufacturing Zone.
He advised that the Planning Commission reviewed this request and felt self - storage mini /storage was
different from the warehousing typically found in the General Manufacturing Zones and is requesting
staff consider an amendment to the Commercial Manufacturing zone to add this type of storage use,
subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). He noted the use would include caretaker type quarters
under the same discretionary action. He responded to comments from the Council.
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
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Mayor McCarthy asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of Code Amendment
No. 00 -39.
Dorothy Palermo, 7600 Sarabeth Street, owner of property at 9607 Imperial Highway,
approved of the change and felt it was for the betterment of the street.
Craig Lyons, applicant, congratulated staff and the Planning Commission for wording the
amendment in the best possible light for his and the City's use, stating there is flexibility and control
with the requirement of the CUP.
There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by
Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and unanimously carried (4 -0)
to close the hearing.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO
AMEND SECTION 9127 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO THE COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE, ADDING SELF -
STORAGE/MINI- WAREHOUSE FACILITIES AND CARETAKER'S
DWELLING, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 00 -39)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan,
seconded by Council Member Perkins, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading
and introduce.
Mayor McCarthy opened the public hearing on ZONE CHANGE 00 -41 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12432 -12530 BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD AND 9501 -9641
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Riley and so ordered to receive and file.
Mr. Yoshiki noted this is a cleanup action, referring to the June 13th Council Meeting
where an amendment was approved to the City's General Plan involving these six properties. He
narrated a slide presentation of where the new zoning will occur, noting it is consistent with the
General Plan and provides the greatest development opportunities on the north side of Imperial
Highway. He responded to comments from the Council.
There was no correspondence received on this matter.
There being no one present wishing to speak, it was moved by Council Member Riley,
seconded by Council Member Perkins, and so ordered to close the hearing.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO
RE -ZONE SIX (6) PARCELS TO THE C -M, COMMERCIAL
MANUFACTURING, ZONE ON PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 12432 -12530
BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD, AND 9501 -45, 9557 -61, 9607, 9623, 9637, AND
9641 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND ZONED LIGHT MANUFACTURING
(M -1), GENERAL MANUFACTURING (M -2), AND PARKING- BUFFER
(P -B), AND ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT (ZONE CHANGE NO. 00 -41)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Perkins,
seconded by Council Member Riley and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading and
introduce.
Prior to the vote, Council Member McCaughan mentioned receiving phone calls regarding
future self - storage facilities in commercial districts and stated he would draw the line and oppose
additional projects.
Mayor McCarthy echoed Council Member McCaughan's remarks, stating he hoped to see
Imperial Highway improve in terms of land value over the next few years, due to improvements at
the NASA site and the underground wiring project along Imperial Highway.
Mayor McCarthy opened the public hearing to CONSIDER APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Riley, and so ordered to receive and file.
Mr. Velasco explained this item involves the issuance of multifamily housing revenue
bonds for the acquisition of the subject property and to provide funding for property
improvements. He narrated a visual program of the site located at 8525 Paramount Boulevard and
noted the California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) is the issuer of the
bonds and must receive the City's approval to proceed, stating the adoption of the proposed
Resolution would satisfy that requirement. This hearing is being held to receive public input on
the nature of the transaction and location of the project. He noted the transaction does not
involve any financing or investment by the City, and there would be no City responsibility or
obligation to pay back the bonds, if so issued.
Council Member Perkins inquired if approval would insure that the project would be
affordable to lower and moderate income families for 55 years and the response was yes.
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
Mayor McCarthy asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor or in
opposition to the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds.
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David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, inquired if these units would count towards the
City's housing requirements with the State and the response was no, since they are existing units.
There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by
Council Member Riley, and so ordered to close the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 6385
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY —'
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Perkins,
seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading
and adopt.
Prior to the vote and in response to comments from the Council, Don Field, of Orrick,
Herrington, Sutcliffe, LLP, bond counsel to the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, explained the bonds will be secured by revenue from the housing project. There will be
a mortgage against the property and a regulatory agreement will be recorded against the property,
with these conditions remaining on the property if it is ever sold. The buyer is solely responsible
for the repayment of the bonds but there is credit enhancement to support the bonds if the
borrower defaults. He noted Birchcrest Preservation Limited will be the owner of record for the
financing and the project, with TOPA Management Company remaining the property manager.
In response to Council Member McCaughan's concern regarding the 55 year term,
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Ralph Orrick, bond counsel of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority,
referred to a commitment letter from Washington mutual that states the bond term is 30 years.
Mr. Velasco noted the 55 years is what is in the application and is a term consistent with
these affordable projects. He noted the senior housing project on Third Street also has a 55 -year
term.
Gary Clopp, TOPA Management Company, advised the original deal was a 40 -year
mortgage a e with a 20 -y ear use restriction and 20 y ear prepayment o t -out provision. He noted
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chose to keep the property as an affordable housing property, as this is the business they
are in, which will insure the ro ert remains affordable for 5 5 years.
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Mayor McCarthy opened the public hearing to HEAR PROTESTS ON THE LOT
CLEANING AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing. It
was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Riley, and so ordered to
receive and file.
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Mr. Alvarez commented on this program to maintain properties throughout the City,
noting the Downey Municipal Code provides for notification to be sent to property owners whose
fall into a state of disrepair. When the owner fails to follow -up on the notice, the Code
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provides for the City to take whatever action is necessary to abate the condition. During Fiscal
Year 1999 -2000, 55 property owners were notified, and 10 failed to take action. The City took
appropriate action to abate the nuisance conditions and the owners were assessed for the costs
involved through a lien placed on their property tax bill. The public hearing is conducted to hear
any protests and to affirm the assessments on the properties involved.
The City Clerk advised there were no written protests received.
There being no one present to speak, it was moved by Council Member McCaughan,
seconded by Council Member Riley, and so ordered to close the hearing.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Riley, and
unanimously carried (4 -0) to deny any protests and affirm the assessments.
Council Member Perkins advised he had requested at last year's hearing on this issue that
owners be notified by certified mail and was informed that notifications were sent via regular mail.
He expressed concern and requested certified mail be utilized with a return receipt verifying
notification was received. He inquired if notification was sent to those properties boarded up
prior to board up and the response was no, that these properties required immediate action.
Mayor McCarthy inquired if there is a follow up system in place regarding the 30 day time
period to pay the assessment and the response was no. He stated he felt this was something to be
considered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ed Di Loreto, 7333 Rio Flora Place, suggested Oral Communications be the first item on the
Agenda, referring to Section 510 of the City Charter, which states the public is entitled to speak on
every subject on the Agenda. He expressed concern about the Council term limits issue and
requested it be withdrawn.
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, commented on the term limits issue, noting he will not
be at the next Council Meeting and had concern that postponing the issue to August 8th was cutting it
too close to the election. He referred to the City's agreement with Downey Regional Medical
Center announced at the Special Called Meeting of the Council on July 18th, noting it appears the
Hospital made some poor decisions in judgement. He had hoped the Council would have retained
more of a position on the Hospital Board or on the smaller board that seems to control the Hospital
Foundation's money.
Joseph Di Loreto, 8607 Imperial Highway, expressed dismay that Council term limits was
placed on the Agenda again by a Council Member and stated he felt it was an abuse of power. He
noted the people have spoken and the Council has a responsibility to their electorate.
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Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, complained about the time limit imposed on
speakers at the July 18th meeting regarding the Hospital agreement; he referred to the
notifications for lot cleaning and nuisance abatement, pointing out the Council had requested
notifications be sent by certified letter last year, which was not done; and referred to his rior request
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to have the Council honor retired Parking Enforcement Officer, Johnnie Kelley, with a
certificate for her years of service, which did not happen.
Bob Collins, 9037 Gaymont Avenue, felt it was not right to bring the term limit issue back
again.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and
unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JULY 6, 2000, AND
ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, JULY 11, 2000: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 519, FIRESTONE BOULEVARD /OLD RIVER SCHOOL
ROAD, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS: Approve plans and specifications and
grant authority to advertise for bids, and authorize the procurement of traffic signal poles,
mastarms and anchor bolts for the subject project: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: 157822 — 158180, $2,322,941.42: Approve.
ANNUAL PROJECT UPDATE FOR EXPENDITURE OF PROPOSITION A AND
PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS: Approve the 2000 Annual Project Update
and authorize staff to transmit necessary documents to the Los Angeles Metropolitan
Transportation Authority: Approve.
ALLIANCE FOR WATER QUALITY: Authorize the City of Downey becoming a member
of the Alliance for Water Quality and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Governor Davis
in opposition to the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan adopted by the Los Angeles
County Regional Water Quality Control Board: Approve.
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH E. DEL SMITH AND COMPANY, INC.:
Approve an agreement with E. Del Smith and Company, Inc. to provide continued consultant
services to the City for a twelve month period beginning retroactively from July 1, 2000 to
June 30, 2001: Approve.
FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE FAIR HOUSING
FOUNDATION: Approve a contract with the Fair Housing Foundation to provide fair
housing services during fiscal year 2000 -2001 for the amount of $13,150: Approve.
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH CUONG NGUYEN: Approve the agreement
providing consulting services to the Housing and Planning Divisions by Cuong Nguyen:
Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6386 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CHANGING THE TITLE OF SENIOR ACCOUNTANT TO SUPERVISING
ACCOUNTANT AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGE FOR
SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT
RESOLUTION NO. 6387 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY RANGE FOR WATER CONSTRUCTION
SPECIALIST
RESOLUTION NO. 6388 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 52032
(9051 FLORENCE AVENUE), APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A REFUNDABLE CASH DEPOSIT AS
SURETY
ORDINANCE NO. 1083 (ADOPT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP, CHANGING
THE ZONE FOR THE PORTION OF A PROPERTY AT 12136 —12152
DOWNEY AVENUE THAT FRONTS ALAMEDA STREET FROM C2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO R -3 -0 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP), PORTION OF ASSESSOR PARCEL
NO. 6258- 005 -026 (ZONE CHANGE NO. 99 -87)
ORDINANCE NO. 1084 (ADOPT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 00 -12, AMENDING THE ZONING OF
THAT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 12830 CLARK AVENUE THAT IS
ZONED LIGHT MANUFACTURING (M -1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL
(C -2), AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval: None
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Perkins stated Scott and Faith Temple symbolize volunteerism in the City.
He suggested everyone stop by the third floor of City Hall to see the pictures of the original City
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Council Member Perkins expressed pride in serving on the Police and Fire Foundation and
seeing the young people and their families here tonight to receive their scholarships.
Council Member Perkins referred to the recently adopted City Fee Resolution, requesting a
review of the Golf Course starting times for senior citizens. He suggested changing the noon start
time to 11:00 a.m. during the winter to allow seniors to play 18 holes before dark.
Council Member McCaughan mentioned requesting a meeting with the pertinent departments
about the Theatre parking structure and the need for posting signs to prohibit skateboarding and
loitering.
Council Member McCaughan referred to the comments made regarding the term
limitations issue and noted, if he feels something needs to be changed, he has the right as a Council
Member to place an issue on the Agenda. He pointed out the City of Long Beach is reconsidering its
Ordinance, which does not have the total lifetime ban that Downey has. He explained why he felt that
Downey's term limits is hurting the City and its impact on the City in its many inter - council agencies,
wherein it takes approximately six years to ever get elected to any position in those organizations and
many of these organizations bring funding to the City. He noted 95 percent of the cities do not have
term limits and Downey is "saddled" with unfair term limits. The citizens should be given the
opportunity to make their opinion on whether or not they want to alter it. —'
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of John Apodaca, who was active in the Sister
Cities Association, to 6:30 p.m., August 8, 2000, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
(L4 ith E. McDonnell, City Clerk ,Keith McCarthy, Mayor
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