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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 07-09-96 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE C1'TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 9, 1996 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Proclamation re Parks & Recreation Month, July 1996 1 Proclamation re recognition of Energy Resource Center 1 Ordinance amending DMC re Lighting Requirements in the residential, commercial & industrial zones Introduced 2 Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2 Council Minutes: Adjourned Regular Meetings of June 11, 17 & 25, 1996 Approved 3 CC No. S.S.449A, Firestone B1. - Resurfacing West City Limits to Old River School Road: Approve plans & specs. & grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 3 Warrants Issued: 122533 - 122995 Approved 3 Appointment of Secretary to the City Council Approved 3 Contract with the Fair Housing Foundation for services: Approve contract for fiscal year 1996 -97 Approved 3 Building Div. plan check consultant services: Authorize City Mgr. to enter into contract Approved 3 Retention of law firm of Fenton & Fenton for collection services: Approve retention & authorize City Manager to execute agreement Approved 3 Res. #5963, Proposing to annex an area into the Lighting & Landscaping District A.D. 121 - Annexation 96/01 Adopted 3 Res. #5968, Approving Engineer's report for addition to Lighting & Landscaping District A.D. 121 - Annexation 96/01 Adopted 4 PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES • COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 9, 1996 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. #5969, Declaring intention to annex area into the Adopted: Sets Lighting & Landscaping District A.D. 121 - Annexation 96/01 hearing 8/13/96 4 Res. #5970, Proposing to annex an area into the Lighting & Landscaping District A.D. 121 - Annexation 96/02 Adopted 4 ._._ Res. #5971, Approving Engineer's report for addition to Lighting & Landscaping District A.D. 121 - Annexation 96/02 Adopted 4 Res. #5972, Declaring intention to annex area into the Adopted: Sets Lighting & Landscaping District A.D. 121 - Annexation 96/02 Hearing 8/13/96 4 Res. #5973, Authorizing City Representatives to acquire Federal surplus property Adopted 5 Res. #5974, Urging Calif. Regional Water Quality Board, L.A. Region, to defer issuance of Tentative Order No. 96 -XXX Adopted 5 Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 25, 1996 Approved as amended 5 Res. #5975, Authorizing the filing of an application for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program Adopted 6 City Council Committee Assignment List Approved with addition 6 City Attorney McOsker re LACDA lawsuit 6 Mr. Caton commended press for coverage of I -5 freeway issue 6 Mr. Caton re opening of new businesses & projects under way 7 Mayor Lawrence introduced new Council Secretary 7 Dr. Vernon Waite re changes in the management of hospitals 7 Myrtle Risley re displeasure of additional charge for second trash recepticle for green waste 7 Marcella Bright re use of garages for living quarters & narcotics Referred to busts mentioned in the press Police Chief 7 PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 9, 1996 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Lennie Whittington re recent changes in his homeowners policy 7 Adjourned in memory of Lydia Brazelton, Mother of Council Member Robert Brazelton 7 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p. m., July 23, 1996 7 I I, i h: \cclerk\sconte \tablemst PAGE 3 OF 3 1 j1 ;1 a MINUTES OF THE E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 9, 1996 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 9, 1996, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Joyce L. Lawrence presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Barbara J. Riley Robert S. Brazelton ABSENT: Diane P. Boggs Mayor Pro Tem (Excused) Gary P. McCaughan (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Tim McOsker, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk- Treasurer Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Art Rangel, Director of Economic & Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Chris Birch, Personnel Director Bob Brace, City Engineer Robert Gallagher, Building Official Bonnie Kehoe, Manager Recreational Division/Community Services Robert Messinger, Assistant City Attorney Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lawrence presented to Grace Homey, Chairperson of the Recreation & Community Services Commission, a Proclamation declaring the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. Mayor Lawrence read a Proclamation recognizing the outstanding contributions of the Energy Resource Center as a public educator on our environment and as a good business partner in the City of Downey. Council Minutes 7/9/96 -1- • 1 ..' HEARINGS Mayor Lawrence opened the public hearing on CODE AMENDMENT #96 - 47 - A CODE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9152 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. Ms. McDonnell affirmed the proof of publication. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, Y azelton, and so ordered to receive and file. Mr. Rangel advised staff is recommending a revision of the current requirements in g q the Municipal Code regarding lighting in commercial and residential zones. He explained current requirements and narrated slides giving examples in both zones; one where a business had to apply pp Y for a variance to put light standards at the front of the roe ; and another where a residential p p rtY s dential property owner had to obtain a conditional use permit to put a light fixture in the front Y ard. Mr. Rangel noted staff is requesting that Council eliminate these requirements and allow this by right. q y ght. Mayor Lawrence inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the response was no. There being no one wishing to speak in favor or opposition to the code amendment, it was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member nd so ordered to close the hearing. Riley, Y ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9152 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, ton, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried (3-0) to i ntroduce th ' Y the ordinance. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL Agenda Item VI - - COUNCIL, MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1996, and Agenda Item VI - - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM AWARD, were removed at the request of Mayor Lawrence. Council Minutes 7/9/96 - • i.. rr. c CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried (3 - to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 11, JUNE 17, AND JUNE 25, 1996: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 449A , FIRESTONE BOULEVARD - RESURFACING, WEST CITY LIMITS TO OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD (ACCOUNT NO. 36 Approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids: Approve WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 122533 - 122995: $884,510.84: Approve. APPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY TO THE CITY COUNCIL: Appoint Mrs. Barbara Laws: Approve. CONTRACT WITH THE FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES: Approve contract in the amount of $13,000 for fiscal year 1996 -97: Approve. BUILDING DIVISION PLAN CHECK CONSULTANT SERVICES: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the firm of VanDorpe Chou Associates, Inc.: Approve. RETENTION OF LAW FIRM OF FENTON & FENTON FOR COLLECTION SERVICES: Approve retention of the law firm for collection services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 5963 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR ANNEXATION 96/01 (ALLEY WEST OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD BETWEEN SUVA STREET AND LUBEC STREET) Council Minutes 7/9/96 -3- 4 0 RESOLUTION NO. 5968 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ADDITION TO LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF ANNEXATION 96/01 (ALLEY WEST OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD BETWEEN SUVA STREET AND LUBEC STREET) RESOLUTION NO. 5969 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO FURNISH AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON TIIE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES FOR ANNEXATION 96/01 (ALLEY WEST OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD BETWEEN SUVA STREET AND LUBEC STREET) (sets the hearing for 7:30 p.m., August 13, 1996) RESOLUTION NO. 5970 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR ANNEXATION 96/02 S AVENUE BETWEEN RUNDELL STREET AND COLE STREET) RESOLUTION NO. 5971 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ADDITION TO LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF ANNEXATION 96/02 (RIVES AVENUE BETWEEN RUNDELL STREET AND COLE STREET) RESOLUTION NO. 5972 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO FURNISH AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES FOR ANNEXATION 96/02 (RIVES AVENUE BETWEEN RUNDELL STREET AND COLE STREET) (sets the hearing for 7 :30 p.m., August 13, 1996) Council Minutes 7/9/96 - f. ff E, t �i fi { i a s •.r RESOLUTION NO. 5973 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO ACQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. 5974 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION, TO DEFER ISSUANCE OF THE TENTATIVE ORDER NO. 96-XXX (NPDES NO. CAS614001) (WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL STORMWATER AND SAN RUNOFF DISCHARGES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY) AND TO DIRECT ITS STAFF TO RESOLVE ISSUES OF LACK OF SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DEVELOP A REASONABLE AND COST - EFFECTIVE PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE LOCAL RECEIVING WATER POLLUTION ORDINANCES: None RESOLUTIONS: None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval MINUTES, REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 25, 1996 Mayor Lawrence advised that Council Member Boggs requested clarification of her comment on Page 7 regarding the services of the Gonzalez firm in Sacramento. On the last sentence she asked that wording be inserted, "should be given for services such as those formerly provided by the Gonzalez firm." It was moved by Mayor Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton and unanimously carried (3 - to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 25, 1996, as amended. RESOLUTION NO. 5975 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR 'HIE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM Council Minutes 7/9/96 -5- I 0 ki Mayor Lawrence questioned the • process this item went through before being before the Council and asked if this g brought s item could be held over for fu • further information. Chief Caldwell explained this was ' a last minute Federal Grant that required • attention. The grant is for the sum of $123,000 q ued immediate and staff worked diligently ro g y to complete the paperwork. He then commented on proposed uses for the grant funds. Mayor Lawrence felt more information should have been provided in the staff report. The Resolution on was read b Y title onl y. It was moved by Mayor Lawrence ouncil Member Brazelton and unanimously ,seconded by sly carried (3 - to waive further reading and adopt. Council Member Riley asked when the grant funds are received that staff • with information on how they will be affprovide Council Y e allocated. Chief Caldwell indicated he will bring back further information on this at • the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS - Coun cil Members CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGN1V.fENT LIST Mayor Lawrence mentioned the ro • • p posed assignment list shows the Council tinue in their current assignments until Members will con til November. She also advised that Council Gateway Member Boggs had suggested adding way Cities Council of Governments to which representative � ch Mayor Lawrence is currently the re p e and would like to assign Council Member alternate until after November. Boggs as the It was moved by Council Member ' Riley, seconded by Council Member B unanimously carved (3-0) to approve razelton and pp a the City Council Committee • presented, t3' ommittee Assn nment List p nted, including the Gateway Cities g Y s Council of Governments. OAR BUSINESS - Staff Members City Attorney McOsker explained . in court toda p d the legal procedures associated with lawsuit heard i today. He h the LACDA y e advised Judge O'Brien will robabl • case in several weeks. p y have a determination in the Mr. Caton • thanked the press, in particular the • widening p Eagle, for their coverage of the 1 Freeway dening issue. g Mr. Caton mentioned the anticipated opening of the new Ralphs Market on Fir the opening p openi p g of the Hollywood Video store, the c Firestone, � construction in progress on the Home Depot, theater has pulled permits and construction p ' and advised the thea fences have been erected. Council Minutes 7/9/96 -6- 4 ( 4 0 4 Mayor Lawrence mentioned the recent retirement of longtime Council Secretary Ruth Saltman and introduced newly appointed secretary Ms. Barbara Laws. ORAL COIVEVIUNICATIONS , Doctor Vernon Waite, 5243 Vista Del Sol, Cypress, commented on a change in the management of hospitals that is allowing large medical corporations to capture community hospitals. He referred to an article in the Hospitals and Health Care Networks June issue on this subject. Myrtle Risley, 793 8 Phlox Street, expressed displeasure with Calsan for charging citizens $1 extra for a second trash can for green waste. She noted in other cities residents do not have to pay for additional trash cans. Marcella Bright, 10354 Hasty Avenue, inquired if the ordinance had been changed regarding use of garages for living quarters and noted this is occurring in her neighborhood. Mr. Caton advised that this is not allowed and people are prosecuted for this violation. Ms. Bright also mentioned a newspaper article about a narcotics bust on Phlox Street and two additional narcotics busts on Otto Street and on Hasty Avenue that were not reported by the press. Chief Caldwell was asked by Mayor Lawrence to speak with Ms. Bright after the meeting. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, mentioned recent changes in his homeowners insurance policy and noted the rates have not gone down but the coverage has been limited. ADJOURNMENT: 8:11 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Lydia Brazelton, Mother of Council Member Robert Brazelton to 6:30 p.m., July 23, 1996, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. S ° Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk Joyce L. Lawrence, Mayor h: \cclerldsconte \ccmin7 -9 Council Minutes 7/9/96 -7- •