HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06-13-95 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JUNE 13, 1995
T A B L E O F MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Plaque of Appreciation to Joe Davis, for years of
service on Water Advisory Board, District 4 1
Certificates of Appreciation honoring achievement of
Girl Scouts Gold Award - J en i fer Lozano, Stacie Garcia
& Monica Coyle 1
Plaque honoring Fire Explorer Jon Ferguson 1
Slide Presentation on California Fire Exploring Academy 1
Items removed from Consent Calendar 2
Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings,
5/23/95; Adjourned Regular Meeting, 5/30/95; Special
Called Meeting, 6/1/95 Approved 2
Cash Contract #589, Water valve Replacement, Phase I:
Approve extra work & accept improvements for replace-
ment of water valves on transmission mains Approved 2
Cash Contract #S. S. 464 - Citywide Slurry Seal:
Approve Specifications & grant authority to advertise Approved 2
Warrants Issued: #110919 - 111454 Approved 2
Citizen Participation Plan for Federal Funded Grant
Programs Set hrg. 6/27/95 2
Reappropriation of funds for Lakewood Blvd. Green Line
Station from Proposition C transit reserves Approved 2
Appropriation of funds to enclose office space within
Community Services Department Approved 2
Lease Agreement renewal with Downey City Employees
Federal Credit Union through 6/30/96 Approved 2
Agreement with Downey Chamber of Commerce, FY 1995 -96
for payment to Chamber for promoting City Approved 2
Proposed Downey Municipal Code Amendment #95 -12, to
permit shared use parking in the C -3 (Central Business
District) Zone Set hrg. 6/27/95 3
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COUNCIL MINUTES , JUNE 13 , 1995
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS ( C O NT I N UE D )
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #5877, calling on State Legislature to amend
California Penal Code re noti fication to local official s
of release of persons convicted of violent felonies Adopted 3
Res. #5878, apvg. application for Pedestrian Funds for
Fiscal Year 1994 -95 authorized under Transportation
Development Act Article 3 (S.B. 821) Adopted 3
Res. #5879, designating Hanwell Ave. a Through Street
at its intersection with eastbound P r i s c i l l a St. Adopted 3
Agreement with Downey Cemetery District: Authorize
City Manager to execute agreement to provide labor &
equipment services to the Downey Cemetery District at
a rate of actual cost plus 15% administrative overhead Approved 3
Public Information Meeting - Ltg . & Landscape Ma int ./
Ltg. Ma i n t . Dist. A.D. 121 - Fiscal Year 1995-96 Received / Fi 1 ed 4
Budget Adjustment - Transit Program: Approve transfer of
$300,000 expenditure from Prop. A (Fund 55) to Prop. C
(Fund 54) for Senior /Handicapped Transit Project Approved 4
Administrative Apeal to bring signing on property
located at 11146 Downey Ave. into compliance with
Downey Municipal Code Set 8/8/95 4
Res. #5880, adopting Memorandum of Understanding
between City & Downey Public Safety Auxiliary Assoc . Adopted 5
John McDonald complained about removal of designated Referred to Parking
cycl e parking area at Downey Main Post Office Place Commission 5 Joseph A. Davis re ongoing problem with overgrown
tree on public property causing damage to his
driveway & curb; suggested installing speed bump
near stop sign on Downey- Sanford Bridge Rd. to
draw motorists' attention to stop sign 5
Lennie Whittington read portions of Brown Act con-
cerning public's right to criticize policies, etc.
of 1 egisl ative body; & requirement that agenda
shall provide opportunity for public to address
legislative body on any item of interest to public 5
Adjourned in memory of Billie Wilkinson, wife of retired
Fire Battal ion Chief Lyle Wi 1 ki nson, & Pat Moffett, wi fe
of Firefighter Richard Moffett 5
Adjourned to 6:30 p.m., June 27, 1995 5
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JUNE 13, 1995
The Cit y Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:35 p.m.,
June 13, 1995, 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
Robert S. Brazelton
Diane P. Boggs
ABSENT: Joyce L. Lawrence (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk
Lee Powell , Assistant City Manager
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
Mark Sauter, Fire Battalion Chief
Ron Yoshi ki , Asst. Community Dev. Director /City Planner
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Bob Gallagher, B u i l d i n g Official
Robert Hohn, Fire Captain
Ed Vel asco, Housing Manager
Lonald Croom, Inspector /Firefighter
Erik Zandvliet, Acting Traffic Engineer
C i nd i Lee, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Brazelton presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Mr. Joe
Davis for his many years of service on the Water Advisory Board, District 4.
Mayor Riley presented Certificates of Appreciation to Jenifer Lozano,
Stacie Garcia and Monica Coyle, honoring their achievement of the Girl Scouts
Gold Award.
Fire Captain Robert Hohn presented a Plaque to Fire Explorer Jon Ferguson
for being chosen "Outstanding Cadet" at the 1995 California Fire Exploring
Academy.
Fire Explorer Jon Ferguson narrated a brief slide presentation, depicting
the seven day live fire training exercise held at the Academy, including hands-
on firefighting, and other aspects of fire service.
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(HEAR IN GS : None.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Mayor Riley requested removal from the Consent Calendar of Agenda Item VI-
E-7, ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL TO BRING SIGNING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11146 DOWNS Y
/VENUE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE DOWNE Y MUV IC IPAL CODE.
Council Member McCaughan requested removal from the Consent Calendar of
Agenda Item VI-E-5, BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - TRANSIT PROGRAM: APPROVE FUND TRANSFER
FROM PROPOSITION A TO PROPOSITION C ACCOUNTS FOR SENIOR /HANDICAPPED TRANSIT
PROJECT.
Council Member Boggs requested removal from the Consent Calendar of Agenda
Item VI-F-4, MEMCRANDUH OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE DOWNS Y PUBLIC
SAFETY AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Co unc i 1 Member Boggs , seconded by Co unc i l Member
Brazel ton , and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions
and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended (Council
Member McCaughan abstained from voting on that portion of the Minutes of the
Adjourned Regular Meeting, May 23, 1995, Item B; and Minutes of the Special
Called Meeting, June 1, 1995, Items B and C) :
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, MAY 23, 1995; ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING, MAY 30, 1995; SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, JUNE 1, 1995: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT N3. 589, WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT, PHASE I: Approve extra
work in the amount of $13,819.70 and accept improvements for the replacement of
three defective water valves on transmission mains: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 464 - CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL: Approve Specifications
and grant authority to advertise: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 110919 - 111454, $1,619,930.03: Approve.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDED GRANT PROGRAMS: Set hearing
for 7:30 p.m., June 27, 1995 in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
REAPPROPR IATION OF FUNDS FOR LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD GREEN LINE STATION in the
amount of $50,000 from Proposition C transit reserves for aesthetic enhance-
ments at the station: Approve.
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO ENCLOSE OFFICE SPACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT to be used by the Recreation staff for confidential
discussions, at a cost of $7,830 to the General Fund: Approve.
LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH DOWNS Y CITY EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996 for rental of office space in City Hall : Approve.
/AGR EEMENT WITH DOWNE Y CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 1995 -96 FISCAL YEAR to pay
$15,000 to the Chamber for promoting the welfare and growth of the City:
Approve.
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PROPOSED DOWNY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 95 -12 TO PERMIT SHARED USE
PARKING IN THE C -3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONE: Set hearing for 7:30
p.m., June 27, 1995 in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
RESOLUTION NO. 5877 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE Y
CALLING
ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE CALIFORNIA PENAL
CODE RELATIVE TO THE NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS OF THE
RELEASE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF VIOLENT FELONIES
RESOLUTION N0. 5878 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWN Y
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95 AUTHORIZED UNDER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 (S.B. 821)
RESOLUTION NO. 5879 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW NE Y
DESIGNATING HANWELL AVENUE A TI -ROUGH STREET AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH EASTBOUND PRISCILLA STREET
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None.
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None,
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AGREEMENT WITH DOWNY CEMETERY DISTRICT
Council Member Boggs advised she will be abstaining on this item since she
is a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Downey Cemetery District.
Mr. Redmayne discussed the current staffing level decline at the Downey
Cemetery, and staff's recommendation to provide labor and equipment services to
the Cemetery on an occasional and as- needed basis at a rate of actual cost plus
15% administrative overhead.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., questioned what the actual rate
would be, and Mr. Caton explained the rate would depend on what type of
employee service is used, plus an additional 15% overhead charge.
It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member
McCaughan, and carried by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement to provide labor and equipment services to the Downey
Cemetery District at a rate of actual cost plus 15% administrative overhead"
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCaughan, Brazelton, Riley
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lawrence
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBESR: Boggs
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE /LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 - FISCAL YEAR 1995 -96
Mr. Redmayne discussed on the proposed assessment rates for the six zones
in the City, including the formation of a new Citywide Landscaping Zone L for
street and public facility landscaping maintenance, which would fund an annual
City tree - trimming contract. Zone L rates will be established in the amount of
the Zone III reduction savings. Any increase in Zone L rates would require
citywide notification and a public hearing.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., suggested reactivating a second
tree - trimming City crew to assist with the backlog of trees needing attention,
and expressed opposition to the newly proposed landscaping zone assessment as
another form of taxation on the public that could be increased at any time.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to receive and file the report.
OTHER BUSINESS - CONSENT CALENDAR: Items Removed by Council Approval
l► JDGET ADJUSTMENT - TRANSIT PROGRAM: APPROVE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM
PROPOSITION A TO PROPOSITION C ACCOUNT FOR THE SENIOR /HANDICAPPED TRANSIT
PROJECT
Mr. Powell explained the requested transfer of $300,000 from Proposition C
monies to Proposition A funding will alleviate the possible loss of Proposition
C funds that might occur due to the upcoming expiration of time allowed to
spend these funds. After receiving notification from the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority that the City's Proposition C funds may be in
jeopardy, staff processed applications for changing the funding for the
Senior /Handicapped Transit Project and converted projects into a capital
reserve account, which will avoid the loss of any Proposition C funds.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member
Boggs, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to approve transferring a $300,000
expenditure from Proposition A (Fund 55) to Proposition C (Fund 54) for the
Senior /Handicapped Transit Project.
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL TO BRING SIGNING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11146 DOWI'E Y
AVENUE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH TEE DOW ICE Y MUNICIPAL CODE (APPLICANTS: GENE KOON,
DOM IN ICK NAPOLI AND WILLIAM MOLI NAR I )
Mayor Riley questioned the intent of a letter received from the applicant,
requesting this matter be put off calendar or continued to another date.
Mr. Rangel noted the applicant cannot attend the June 27th meeting;
however, staff must adhere to certain time requirements by law for
consideration of the Appeal.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs , seconded by Council Member
McCaughan, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to schedule consideration of the
Administrative Appeal for 7:30 p.m., August 8, 1995, in the Council Chamber of
the Downey City Hall.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5880
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWN Y
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNE Y
AND THE DOWNY PUBLIC SAFETY AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION
Council Member Boggs indicated she will be voting against this matter, as
she does not concur with the second paragraph of page 21 of the Memorandum of
Understanding.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and carried by the following
vote to waive further reading and adopt:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCaughan, Brazelton, Riley
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Boggs
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lawrence
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. John McDonald, 11028 Elmcroft Ave., complained about the elimination
of the designated cycle parking area at the Main Downey Post Office, and
distributed a picture of the subject area.
The matter was referred to the Parking Place Commission.
Mr. Joseph A. Davis, 9566 Gallatin Rd., requested assistance regarding an
ongoing problem with an overgrown tree on public property, located at the
southeast corner of his property, whose roots are lifting his driveway and
adjacent curb. He also suggested installation of a speed bump near the stop
sign on Downey- Sanford Bridge Road at Sideview Drive to draw attention to the
impending stop sign that is continually ignored by motorists.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., read portions of Section
54954.3 of the Brown Act regarding the public's right to publicly criticize
policies, procedures, programs, or services of the agency or acts or omissions
of the legislative body. In addition, he discussed the requirement that every
agenda shall provide the public an opportunity to address the legislative body
on any item of interest to the public, per the Brown Act, and the Attorney
General's interpretation of this to mean the public can address items listed
on the Closed Session agenda prior to consideration.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members: None.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of B i l l i e Wilkinson, wife of retired
Fire Battalion Chief Lyle Wilkinson, and Pat Moffett, wife of Firefighter
Richard Moffett, to 6:30 p.m., June 27, 1995, in the Council Chamber of Downey
City Hall.
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