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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-11-22-94-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DO WNE Y NOVEMBER 22, 1994 T A B L E O F MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Distinguished Service Award to Downey Police Sergeant Phil Rego 1 Presentation of Good Neighbor Award to Gabriel Loya 1 Items Removed from Consent Calendar 1 Council Minutes: Adj. & Regular Meetings, 11/8/94 Approved 2 Warrants Issued: #105195 - 105600 Approved 2 Zone Change #94 -35 - 7829, 7841, 7845, & 7871 Stewart & Gray Rd. Set hrg. 12/13/94 2 Consolidated Plan for Housing & Urban Development Community Planning & Development Programs Set hrg. 12/13/94 2 Ord. #987, amending Downey Municipal Code relating to regulation of shopping carts Adopted 2 Ord. amending Downey Municipal Code relating to Truck Routes on Phlox St. & Downey Ave. Introduced 3 Ord. amending Downey Redevelopment Plan, as amended, to provide for time limitations on establishment of indebtedness, effectiveness of the Redevelopment Plan, and duration of the receipt of tax increment revenues, as required by new State mandated legisla- tion, Health & Safety Code Section 33333.6 Introduced 3 Ord. amending Woodruff Industrial Redevelopment Plan to provide for time limitations on establishment of indebtedness, effectiveness of the Redevelopment Plan, and duration of the receipt of tax increment revenues, as required by new State mandated legislation, Health and Safety Code Section 33333.6 Introduced 3 Res. #5846, approving Final Subdivision Map of Tract Map #51856 (7339 -45 Florence Ave., west of Tecum Rd.) & accepting standby Letter of Credit in lieu of surety bonds Adopted 4 Consider absorption of City costs related to 1994 Downey Holiday Lane Parade Approved 4 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 22, 1994 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. John Gonzalez commented on problems encountered while attempting to sell his Downey home 4 Joseph Wolitski complained about citation received for parking his vehicle on street after street sweeper had swept the area 4 Cn. Brazelton requested BRAID Committee have opportunity to review draft of Downe y Business Attraction Brochure 5 Cn. McCaughan noted appeal procedure available to recipients of parking citations 5 Cn. McCaughan pleased to see curfew laws being enforced 5 Mr. Caton wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday 5 Mr. Caton noted today as the 31st anniversary of President John Kennedy's assassination 5 Adjourned in Memory of Jose Ortega, father of City Employee Olivia Ortega 5 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., December 13, 1994 5 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 22, 1994 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:50 p.m., November 22, 1994, 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 Pro Tem Joyce L. Lawrence Diane P. Boggs Robert S. Brazelton ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services Art Rangel, Dir. of Economic & Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Comm. Dev. Director /City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Robert Brace, City Engineer Bob Gallagher, Building Official Ed Velasco, Housing Manager Cindi Lee, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS With the assistance of Mayor Riley, Police Chief Caldwell presented the Distinguished Service Award to Downey Police Sergeant Phil Rego for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a drowning child. Mayor Riley assisted Mr. Norman Reese in presenting a Good Neighbor Award to Mr. Gabriel Loya. Mr. Redmayne noted with pride that Mr. Loya was an excellent employee with the City of Downey Public Works Department prior to his retirement. HEARINGS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL Council Member Boggs requested removal from the Consent Calendar of Agenda Item VI -F -1, PARCEL MAP NO. 51856, 7339 -45 FLORENCE AVENUE. Council Minutes 11/22/94 -1- - 4 e' t CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, NOVEMBER 8, 1994: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 105195 - 105600, $793,920.75: Approve. ZONE CHANGE NO. 94 -35 - 7829, 7841, 7845, AND 7871 STEWART AND GRAY ROAD (APPLICANT, JAMES McCOLLUM) - REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R -3 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL): Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., December 13, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., December 13, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: ORDINANCE NO. 987 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 4133 AND ADDING SECTION 4133.2 TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SHOPPING CARTS Ms. McDonnell noted correspondence had been received from the California Grocers Association regarding various issues involving shopping cart regulations. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and so ordered to receive and file the correspondence. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Lawrence commented on the concern expressed by the California Grocers Association regarding current Downe y Municipal requirements al Code uirements that duplicate signage for shopping carts. q Mr. Caton advised that staff would review this matter as a separate issue. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 3179(c) RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES ON PHLOX STREET AND DOWNEY AVENUE Council Minutes 11/22/94 -2- i Council Member Lawrence expressed her concerns that establishing this portion of Downey Avenue as a truck route could adversely affect attempts to revitalize the downtown area. Council Member McCaughan questioned whether the railroad crossings on Downey Avenue would be adequate in strength to accommodate large trucks. Mr. Redmayne explained the current crossings are sufficient, and rubberized crossings are planned for this area in the future. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and carried by the following vote to waive further reading and introduce: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCaughan, Brazelton, Boggs, Riley NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lawrence ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR TIME LIMITATIONS ON ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND DURATION OF THE RECEIPT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES, AS REQUIRED BY NEW STATE MANDATED LEGISLATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6 The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce. Prior to the foregoing vote, Mayor Riley asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak regarding the proposed Ordinance, and no one approached the podium. There was no correspondence received concerning this matter. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE WOODRUFF INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR TIME LIMITATIONS ON ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND DURATION OF THE RECEIPT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES, AS REQUIRED BY NEW STATE MANDATED LEGISLATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6 The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce. Prior to the foregoing vote, Mayor Riley asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak regarding the proposed Ordinance, and no one approached the podium. There was no correspondence received concerning this matter. Council Minutes 11/22/94 -3- RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None. iMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. 4 '> - OTHER BUSINESS - CONSENT CALENDAR: Items Removed by Council Approval RESOLUTION NO. 5846 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 51856 (7339 -45 FLORENCE AVENUE WEST OF TECUM ROAD), APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS Council Member Boggs questioned the widths of the lots indicated on the map, and Mr. Caton clarified the correct lot width measurements are located on the perimeter of the map facing Tecum Road. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. CONSIDER ABSORPTION OF CITY COSTS RELATED TO 1994 HOLIDAY LANE PARADE Council Member Boggs mentioned she had requested this matter be considered to provide financial relief to the Chamber of Commerce for this event. In the past, expenses for Police and Public Works personnel working at the parade were funded by the City. Currently, the City's budget allocates less money to the Chamber than in previous years, and private contributions for the 1994 parade have also decreased. Since the Chamber of Commerce provides an excellent service for Downey, she recommended these costs be paid by the City. Mr. Mike Prokop, 10444 Julius Ave., Chairman of the Parade Committee, Downey Chamber of Commerce, commented that the additional expenses would cause an undue burden on the Chamber, especially since donations have decreased. Mr. Keith McCarthy, 13404 Barl i n St., President, Downey Chamber of Commerce, noted that City funding of these services would be greatly appreciated. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve absorbing City - incurred expenses related to the 1994 Holiday Lane Parade at an estimated cost of $5,728, to provide financial relief to the Downey Chamber of Commerce on a one year basis only. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. John Gonzalez, 15143 -45 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, commented on problems he has encountered with the City, courts, and financial institutions concerning his house located at 12350 Orizaba Ave., citing d i f f i c u l t i e s involving permits and court orders which have hindered his ability to sell the house. Mr. Joseph Wol itski , 13040 Brookshire Ave., complained about a citation he received for parking his vehicle on the street after the street sweeper had swept the area. Council Minutes 11/22/94 -4- t OTHER BUSINESS - COUNCIL MEMBE RS r Council Member Brazelton requested the Business Retention Assistance In Downey (BRAID) Committee have the opportunity to review a draft of the Downey Business Attraction Brochure, authorized by the Community Development Commission. Council Member McCaughan mentioned the appeal procedure available to recipients of parking citations. Council Member McCaughan referenced the recent gang statistics report, wherein he was pleased to see the curfew laws are being enforced, specifically at Independence Park. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members Mr. Caton wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Mr. Caton mentioned that today is the 31st anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy. ADJOURNMENT: 8:35 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Jose Ortega, father of City Employee Olivia Ortega, to 6:30 p.m., December 13, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. f t ' D' yr. 4dith E. McDonnell, City Clerk Barbara J. Viley, ayor Council Minutes 11/22/94 -5-