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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUGUST 26, 1997
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Certificate of Appointment - Joel Lubin to the Cable TV
Citizens' Advisory Committee, District 5 1
Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Downey
Karate Team 1
Res. #6082, Finding the City to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) & Adopting the
CMP Local Implementation Report Adopted
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#6083, Denying the Appeal and Approving Res. y g PP PP g Conditional
Use Permit No. 97 -32 for a computer training facility at
8151 Third St. Adopted 3
Res. #6084, Approving GPA #97 -07 Amending the City's
General Plan Land Use Element Zoning Diagram Map for !;
properties erties at 7017, 7021, 7175 - 7345 Firestone Bl. Adopted 4
Ord. Approving Zone Change #97 -08 for properties at
7017, 7021, 7175 - 7345 Firestone Bl. Introduced 4
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 5
Council Minutes: Adjourned Meeting, 7/22/97; Regular Meeting,
7/22/97, as amended; and Special Called Meeting, 7/29/97 Approved 5
Cash Contract #S.S. 437 - Florence Av. - Pavement
rehabilitation, Tweedy Ln. to Brookshire Av.: Approve plans
& specs. & grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 5
Cash Contract #S.S. 449 - Firestone Bl. - Pavement
rehabilitation, Nash Av. to E. City limits: Approve extra work,
accept the improvements & maintenance responsibility for the
improvements Approved 5
Cash Contract #S.S. 460 - Citywide resurfacing: Award a unit
price contract for resurfacing city streets Approved 5
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cash Contract #601, Phase II, Water distribution mains: Award
contract for the construction of twelve -inch water distribution
mains Approved 5
Cash Contract #607 - Downey Police Facility Upgrade: Approve
the request of the low bidder, S & R Construction, to withdraw
their bid; award contract to the second lowest bidder Approved 6
Warrants Issued: 134275 - 135503, $3,760,240.63 Approved 6
Cooperative agreement with the Private Industry Council of
Southeast L. A. County: Approve the agreement & allocate
Community Development Block Grant funds for the Youth
Corps Program Approved 6
Res. #6085, Approving the reappointment of Skip Hem to the
Personnel Advisory Board, District 5 Adopted 6
Res. #6086, Establishing a policy for destruction of certain
obsolete records (Purchasing Div.) Adopted 6
Res. #6087, Opposing lifting the ISTEA truck size & weight
restrictions & maintaining current ISTEA truck limitations
without a State option provision Adopted 6
Res. #6088, Approving an agreement with the County of L. A.
assigning Federal Surface Transportation Program Funds Adopted 6
I -5 Consortium briefing Set for
6:00 p.m., 9/23/97 7
Cash Contract #S. S. 468 - Misc. concrete construction &
repair: Award contract to Ranco Corp. Approved 7
NASA Property - exclusive negotiating agreement with
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Tooley Development Company. Approved 8
Diane Boggs Verderber re: cable television franchise issue;
deregulation of electricity; and support of City maintaining
its own Fire Department 8
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUB.TECT
ACTION PAGE NO.
Mr. Bob Winningham noted his respect for the City's Police
& Fire Departments 8
Mr. Herb Stevens voiced his objection to contracting with
L.A. Co un ty for fire protection services 8
Grace Homey urged the Fire Department to get on with their
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negotiations & did not want to see them join the County fire
service 8
Betty Ferraro favored local control in public services such as
the Police & Fire Depts. & the School District 8
Mr. Harry Hem stated he lives in Downey because it has its
own Police & Fire Depts. & urged firemen to go back to the
negotiating: table 8
Mr. Ken Miller preferred retaining the City's own Fire Dept. 9
Cn. Lawrence thanked the Public Works Dept. for the
repaving work on Firestone Bl. 9
Cn. Lawrence introduced District 5 Board & Commission
appointees present in the audience 9
-- Cn. Brazelton requested a timetable for the repaving of
Florence Av. east and west of Tweedy Ln. 9
Cn. Brazelton referred to rumor that the Fire Dept. may be
pushing for County services & noted he would oppose this effort 9
Cn. McCaughan requested that the issue of child care be
placed on the September 9th Agenda 9
Cn. McCaughan asked to be kept abreast of issues before the
Cable Advisory Committee & the dialogue between the
City Attorney's office & the Cable TV company 9
Cn. McCaughan requested to see any master plan &
infrastructure needs assessment re the City's parks 9
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cn. McCaughan noted he would oppose any effort by the
Fire Dept. to go with L. A. County for fire services 9
Mayor Riley requested a resolution be brought back at the next
Council Meeting to include the rest of the Council as legal
members of the Gateway Cities 9
Mayor Riley referred to a letter from Mr. Korneff of Downey
Community Hospital advising that both Hospital Boards
adopted resolutions declining to sign the City's Attestation 10
Mayor Riley stated she would uphold the City's Charter which
provides for maintaining the City's own Police & Fire Depts. 10
Adjourned in memory of L. A. County Deputy Sheriff Shayne York 10
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p. m., September 9, 1997 10
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUGUST 26, 1997
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:43 p.m., August 26,
1997, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Barbara J. Riley presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Barbara J. Riley Mayor
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor ProTem
Robert S. Brazel.ton
Joyce L. Lawrence
ABSENT: Keith McCarthy (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Leland Dolley, Acting City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, Cit y Clerk - Treasurer
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Greg Caldwell, Police Chief
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
Art Rangel, Director of Economic & Community Development
Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works
Alta Duke, Manager of Social Services
John Finch, Police Captain
Robert Messinger, Assistant City Attorney
Christine Roberto, Purchasing 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 Lawrence presented a Certificate of Appointment to Joel Lubin on his
appointment to the Cable TV Citizens' Advisory Committee, District 5.
Mayor Riley presented Certificates of Appreciation to David Aparicio, Mark Aparicio,
and Zachary Henkin, members of the Downey Karate Team, for placing in the National Karate
Championships. She commended Instructor of Japan Karate System, Sean Gilliland, for the time
and effort he gives to this Community Services Department program.
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HEARINGS
Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on THE 1997 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (CMP).
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was so ordered to receive
and file.
Mr. Rangel advised the Council has adopted a self - certification resolution for the past four
years finding that the City is conforming with the State mandated Congestion Management
Program; the purpose of which is to coordinate local land use decisions with their impacts on
regional transportation and air quality. He noted the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is the
local CMP agency and put the program together for Los Angeles County; cities jeopardize their
Proposition 111 gas tax monies if they fail to comply (Downey anticipates gas tax monies will be
$590,000 for this fiscal year).
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
There being no one present to speak regarding the 1997 Congestion Management Program,
it was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and so
ordered to close the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 6082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FLNDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING
THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton,
seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading
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and adopt.
Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(CUP) NO. 97 -32 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8151 THIRD STREET.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was so ordered to receive
and file.
Mr. Rangel advised the applicant, Pacific Business Center, is requesting approval to
establish a computer training facility, in conjunction with the sale of computer equipment, at this
location, the former Wells Fargo Building. He noted there were no objections to this proposal at
the Planning Commission meeting, although two Commissioners stated they had hoped this site
would have attracted a restaurant or retail activity related to the theater. He referenced a letter sent
to Mayor Pro Tem McCaughan from The Seeley Company outlining their efforts to market the site
for retail or restaurant use.
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The Cit y Clerk noted she received no correspondence regarding this matter.
Mayo r Pro Tem McCaughan explained his appeal stemmed from his concern that this was
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not the tyP e of business the City had envisioned for this site and his concern with the length of the
lease, noting this information was not available to him at the time he appealed the matter. He
advised he has since discussed his concerns with a representative of The Seeley Company and feels
the five year lease will still allow for the City's projected use of the site. He mentioned receiving a
letter from the Seeley Company detailing their efforts to market this property for retail or restaurant
use.
Council Member Brazelton stated this is not the ideal use of this site but could not see a
legal reason to deny the CUP.
There being no one present to speak regarding the Appeal of CUP 97 -32, it was moved by
Council Member mber Brazelton seconded by Council Member Lawrence and so ordered to close the
hearing.
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Council Member Lawrence noted conditions for the CUP have been established and that
this business will brin g sales tax revenue to the City. She hoped in five years the downtown area
and theater block would be more appealing to restaurant or retail usage.
Mayor Riley stated she felt the Seeley Company was diligent in its attempts to seek out
other means to occupy this property.
RESOLUTION NO. 6083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF DOWNEY
DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 97 -32 FOR A COMPUTER TRAINING FACILITY FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8151 THIRD STREET
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton,
seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading
and adopt.
Prior to the vote, Council Member McCaughan asked staff if the CUP ran with the land or
the use and was informed it ran with the land.
Mayor Riley announced the presence of former Mayors Diane Boggs and Ken Miller and
former Downey Unified School District Board Member Mrs. Grace Homey.
Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 97 -07
AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 97 -08 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 7017, 7021, 7175-
7345 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was so ordered to receive
and file.
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Mr. Rangel narrated slides of the properties and mentioned the businesses involved. Staff is
requesting that the City's General Plan be changed to Commercial Manufacturing, which will
provide more flexibility for these properties for both commercial and/or manufacturing use.
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
Mayor Riley asked the applicant or his representative to present their case.
Mr. Mark Schenouda of Pacific Retail Partners, representing the landlord, Jerry Andrews,
noted he concurs with staffs findings. ---
There being no one to speak in favor or in opposition to General Plan Amendment
No. 97 -07 and Zone Change No. 97 -08, it was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by
Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to close the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 6084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING GPA 97 -07 AMENDING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE ELEMENT ZONING DIAGRAM MAP FROM GENERAL
COMMERCIAL TO COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 7017, 7021, 7175 - 7345 FIRESTONE
BOULEVARD AND ADOPTING THIS PROJECT'S NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton,
seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading
and adopt.
Prior to the vote, Council Member McCaughan requested confirmation that the applicant,
who was originally opposed to this general plan amendment now wishes to take advantage of this
change, to which staff concurred.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 97 -08 REZONING PROPERTY FROM
M -1, M -2, C -2 AND PB (LIGHT AND GENERAL MANUFACTURING,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND PARKING BUFFER) TO CM
(COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7017,
7021, 7175 - 7345 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND AMENDING THE
CITY'S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THESE REZONINGS
AND ADOPTLVG THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THIS PROJECT
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence,
seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading
and introduce.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Agenda Items VI -C -4, CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 468 - MISCELLANEOUS
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR (ACCOUNT NUMBERS 26 -16468 AND 25-
13942), was removed at the request of Council Member Lawrence.
Ms. McDonnell referenced submittal of a revised set of Minutes for the Council Meeting of
July 22, 1997, to reflect missing text, and asked if the Council wished to vote on the Minutes
separately or as amended. Mayor Riley advised Council would vote on the Minutes as amended.
Agenda Item VI -E -1, NASA PROPERTY -- EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENT WITH TOOLEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, was removed by staff. It
was also noted that Council Member Lawrence would be abstaining on this item due to a possible
conflict of interest.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and
unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, JULY 22, 1997,
REGULAR MEETING, JULY 22, 1997, AS AMENDED; AND SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING, JULY 29, 1997: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 437 - FLORENCE AVENUE - PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION TWEEDY LANE TO BROOKSHIRE AVENUE (ACCOUNT
NO. 26- 16437): Approve Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids:
Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 449 - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD - PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION, NASH AVENUE TO EAST CITY LIMITS (ACCOUNT NO.
54- 16449): Approve extra work included in four Change Orders totaling $1,876.53, accept
the improvements and the maintenance responsibility for the improvements constructed on
Firestone Boulevard from Nash Avenue to the San Gabriel River bridge: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 460 - CITYWIDE RESURFACING (ACCOUNT NOS.
26 -16460 AND 25- 13942): Award a unit price contract, totaling $669,261.35 to Ruiz
Engineering for resurfacing city streets: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 601, PHASE II, WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINS: Award
a contract in the amount of $208,135 to R & L Sewers of Paramount for the construction
of twelve -inch water distribution mains: Approve.
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CASH CONTRACT 607 - DOWNEY POLICE FACILITY UPGRADE: Approve the
request of the low bidder, S & R Construction, to withdraw their bid; award contract to
Fast E.C.D. Inc., the second lowest bidder, in the amount of $649,000 in construction costs
for the upgrade of the Downey Police Facility: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 134275 - 135503, S3,760,240.63: Approve.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF
SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Approve the agreement and allocate $27,000
in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Youth Corps Program: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6085 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SKIP HEM TO THE
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT
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RESOLUTION NO. 6086 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
OBSOLETE RECORDS (Purchasing Division)
RESOLUTION NO. 6087 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING LIFTING THE ISTEA TRUCK SIZE AND
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS AND MAINTAINING CURRENT ISTEA
TRUCK LIMITATIONS WITHOUT A STATE OPTION PROVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 6088 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
ASSIGNING FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
FUNDS
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
I -5 CONSORTIUM BRIEFING
Mr. Caton noted the Ci ty is one of the founding members of the I -5 Consortium Cities Joint
Powers Authority established to preserve life along the 1-5 Freeway from the ravages of having a
12 lane at-grade widening. The State is in the process of studying alternatives to the 1 -5 and will be
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visitin g September/early late Se tember /early October to conduct public workshops. The I -5 Consortium would
like to meet with the City Council prior to this to go over the alternatives and to make a decision
on what alternative they would like to support.
After discussion, Council set the date of September 23, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. for the I -5
Consortium meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 468 - MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR (ACCOUNT NOS. 26 -16468 AND 25- 13942)
Council Member Lawrence mentioned that the lowest bidder was 19% below staffs
estimate and expressed her concern that change orders would not come through later and use up
the savings.
Mr. Redmayne advised this is a unit price contract and if an item is too high, staff normally
does not pursue that item. This contract will not only allow the work in Part I to be completed but
will also enable various repairs (Part II) throughout the City during the year without going back out
to bid.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and
unanimously carried (4 -0) to award a unit price contract for both Part I and Part II to Ranco
Corporation totaling $178,909.55, for Miscellaneous Concrete Construction and Repair
under Cash Contract No. S.S. 468.
NASA PROPERTY -- EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH
TOOLEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Mr. Caton advised this agreement is for Parcels 5 and 6 of the NASA property that the City
is in the process of purchasing. He noted the following wording should be added to Item G. (4) on
Page 7, after the word "cost," "which developer shall pay to the City within 10 days of the City's
written request for such payment."
Council Member Lawrence said she would be abstaining due to a possible conflict of
interest.
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It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Mayor Riley, and carried by the
following vote to approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City of Downey
and Tooley Development Company.
AYES: 3 Council Members: McCaughan, Brazelton, Riley
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 1 Council Members: McCarthy
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Members: Lawrence
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Diane Boggs Verderber, 8629 Meadow Road, mentioned she was Mayor Pro Tem of the
Cit y at the time the City voted to transfer the cable television franchise from Continental Cable to
U.S. West (MediaOne). She mentioned specifically directing a question about the black box to the
cable representative in attendance and being informed that if a subscriber had a cable ready
television, they would not need a black box, which was the basis for her vote. She suggested a
review of the Council Meeting tape. She has discontinued her service with MediaOne as a matter
of principle. She also referred to the deregulation of electricity and said there were businesses
negotiating with power companies for electrical rates and hoped the City could do something for
the residents of the community. She mentioned hearing rumors that Fire Department employees
are contemplating an amendment to the Charter to go with the County. She offered her
support to see that the City maintains its own Fire Department.
Mr. Bob Winningham, 8346 Lexington Road, noted he has the greatest respect for the
City's Police and Fire Departments and urged the City Council to not entertain the idea of going
with the County.
Mr. Herb Stevens, 7844 Fourth Street, voiced his objection to any proposed contracting
with Los Angeles County for the provision of fire protection services. He felt the Council
should take any and all actions necessary to preclude the loss of service and disruption that would
occur and should maintain the City's independence in this area in all respects.
Grace Homey, 9102 Angell Street, stated she did not want to see the City join the County
for fire services. She urged the fire department to get on with their negotiations and let this
issue lie. She noted one reason the City incorporated was to have its own Police and Fire
Departments and City Management.
Betty Ferraro, 7605 Second Street, favored local control in public services such as the
Police and Fire Departments and the School District. She felt this was something the citizens of
Downey would want to be able to vote on.
Mr. Harry Hem, 7923 Sixth Street, said he lives in the City of Downey because it has its
own Police and Fire Departments and quick response time. He urged the firemen to go back to
the negotiating table.
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Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Clear rove Drive, noted the Charter was approved for the purpose of
providing City rovidin Cit services and their maintenance and preferred retaining the City's own Fire
Fire Departments should stop Department. He felt the Police and p P and review the benefits they
have with a local agenc y and that there would be many young people willing to step in and fill their
shoes.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Lawrence thanked the Public Works Department for the repaving
work done on Firestone Boulevard and looked forward to the same quality of work on Florence
Avenue.
introduced District 5 Boards and Commissions appointees
Council Member Lawrence
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present in the audience - Meredith Perkins, Bob Winningham, Joel Lubin, Herb Stevens, Skip
Hem and Maria Larkin, and thanked them for attending.
Council Member Brazelton requested a timetable for paving Florence Avenue east and
west by st of Tweedy Lane and was advised b staff that no timetable has been set, although it was
indicated projects are scheduled on priority of need.
Council Member Brazelton referred to the rumor that the Fire Department may be
pushing for County services and noted he was a member of the original Charter Committee
whereby one of the key provisions in the Charter was that the City would have its own Police and
Fire services. He would fight any effort to amend the Charter and go with the County.
Council Member McCaughan requested that the issue of child care be placed on the
September 9th Agenda.
Council Member McCaughan asked to be kept abreast of the issues before the Cable
Advisory Committee and also the dialogue between the City Attorney's office and the Cable
TV company towards a settlement.
Council Member McCaughan referred to the City's parks and asked to see any master plan
and infrastructure needs assessment in this regard.
Council Member McCaughan noted he will oppose any effort by the City's Fire
Department to go with Los Angeles County for fire services. He asked his constituents to
contact him if they are approached to support this effort.
Mayor Riley mentioned that both Council appointees to the Gateway Cities were unable
to attend the last meeting and she attended on their behalf but was unable to vote as she was not an
appointed member. She noted most cities do include the rest of the Council as legal members and
asked if a resolution could be brought back at the next meeting to make all Council Members
voting delegates.
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Mayor Riley mentioned receipt of a letter from Mr. Korneff of Downey Community
Hospital in reply to the City's request that Hospital Board members sign an attestation stating they
would not profit from any sale of the hospital. She noted the letter advised, on the advice of their
legal counsel, that both Hospital Boards have adopted resolutions declining to sign the
Attestation.
Mayor Riley stated she was elected to uphold the City Charter, which provides for
maintaining the City's own Police and Fire Departments, which she will continue to do.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None
ADJOURNMENT: 8:38 p. m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Shayne
York, to 6:30 p.m., September 9, 1997, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk Barbara J. Riley, Mayor
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