HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10-10-95 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TI-E CITY OF DOW NE Y
OCTOBER 10, 1995
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
.--- Proclamation re "Save Today" 1
Proclamation re "Red Ribbon Week" 1
Proclamation re "United Nations Day" 1
Proclamation re "Fire Prevention Week" 1
Ord. #1008 mending DMC relating to business license
fees for solid waste disposal sites Adopted 2
Items removed from Consent Calendar 2
Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings, 9/26/95 Approved 3
Cash Contract #S.S. 386A, Lakewood Blvd. Median Land-
scaping: Appropriate funds & authorize execution of
Settlement Agreement with Operating Engineers Pension
Trust Approved 2
Cash Contract #S.S. 459/460A, Resurfacing of Brookshire
& Rives Avenues: Approve Plans & Specifications & grant
authority to advertise Approved 2
Warrants Issued: #114471 - 114896 Approved
Property located at 12830 Woodruff Ave.: Authorize
exercise of City's right of first refusal to purchase
property for Transit Yard & appropriate funds Approved 3
Res. #5908, appvg. First Amendment to the Cities for
Used Oil Recycling Working Group Joint Powers Agnt. to
add cities of Artesia & Cypress to said Working Group Adopted 3
Res. #5909, appointing Herb Stevens to Water Advisory
Board, District 5 Adopted 3
Ord. approving Zone Change #95 -37, rezoning properties Postponed until Plann.
located at 7100 -7170 Firestone Blvd. & 11530 Ryerson Comm. returns w/ recom-
Ave., from M -1 /PB (Light Manufacturing /Parking Buffer) mendations on C -M Zone 3
to C -M (Commercial Manufacturing)
Revitalization of Neighborhood Watch Program Approved 4
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COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 10, 1995
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE ND.
Code Interpretation /Clarification re duration of time Withdrawn; Code Amend -
for which temporary window signs may be displayed ment wi 11 be pl aced on
future agenda 4
Shopping Cart Retrieval Program Agreement Approved 4
Correspondence from Chamber of Commerce requesting waiver of fees for City services - Holiday Lane
Parade, 12/3/95; & Street Faire, 5/4/96 Approved 5
Cn. Lawrence requested fee structure for temporary
window signs be reviewed & included in staff report
when item is returned 5
Mayor McCaughan commented on legislation that may
thwart local control in dealing with shopping cart
retrieval 5
Mayor McCaughan mentioned receipt of complaint from
resident re leaf blowers, including suggestions used
by other cities to solve this problem Referred to staff 5
Mayor McCaughan commented on meeting with Gang Detail
& commended the work done in this area 5
Mayor McCaughan lauded new Neighborhood Watch Program 5
Mr. Caton mentioned he is starting his 7th year with
the City & thanked Council for working with him 5
Zenaida Guerra re concern with potential 24 -hour opera-
tion of gas station next door to her home, & expansion
of the business to include sale of alcoholic beverages Referred to staff 5
Recess to Closed Session 5
Closed Session Announcement: Approved initiation of
litigation; name of action, defendants & other particu-
lars shall be disclosed upon inquiry by any person once
the litigation has been filed 5
Adjourned to 6:30 p.m., October 24, 1995 5
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OCTOBER 10, 1995
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:38 p.m.,
October 10, 1995, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall , Mayor Gary P.
McCaughan presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor
Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Pro Tem
Robert S. Bra zel ton
Diane P. Boggs
ABSENT: Barbara J. Riley (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk-Treasurer
Lee Powell , Assistant City Manager
Greg Caldwell , Pol ice Chief
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Art Rangel, Dir. of Economic & Community Development
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Ron Yoshi ki , Asst . Community Development Dir . /City Pl anner
June Yot s u ya , Assistant to the City Manager
Joyce Doyle, Deputy City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor McCaughan presented a Proclamation declaring October 11, 1995,
as "Save Today" to Shirley Harvey and Rosemary Newkirk, Co- Presidents of
Los Angeles County Medical Association Alliance, District 10.
Mayor McCaughan presented a Proclamation declaring the week of
October 23 -30, 1995 as "Red Ribbon Week" to Corporal Jeff To uss i eng .
Mayor r McCaughan presented a Proclamation declaring October 24, 1995
• y Ma o r o f the City a s United ted Nations Day to Hazel Scotto , former y y o f Downey.
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Ma o r McCaughan presented a Proclamation declaring October 9 -14, 1995
as "Fire Prevention Week " to Fire Chief Ron Irwin and Fernando de la
Torre, Inspector /Fire Education.
HEARINGS
Mayor McCaughan opened the second public hearing on PROPOSED CODE
AMENDMENT RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEES - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITIES.
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mr Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the proof of publication.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member
Braze lton, and so ordered to receive and file.
Mr. Powell indicated the second hearing on this matter meets the
State law requirement that two hearings be held on any Ordinance that
mends a local tax. The proposed Ordinance will provide a business tax
for sol id waste disposal facilities.
No correspondence was received on this matter.
Mayor McCaughan asked if there was anyone present who wi shed to speak
in favor or in opposition to the proposed Code Amendment, and no one
approached the podium.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member
Boggs , and so ordered to close the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 1008
A ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-E CITY OF DOWNEE Y,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6251 OF THE DOWIEY MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL SITES
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4-0)
to waive further reading and adopt.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Mr. Lennie Whittington requested removal of Agenda Item VI -B -1,
CORRESPONDENCE FRO! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUESTING WAIVER OF FEES FOR CITY
SERVICES - HOLIDAY LANE PARADE, DECEMBER 3, 1995 AND STREET FAIRE, MAY 4,
1996.
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 AND REGULAR MEETINGS, SEPTEMBER 26, 1995:
Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 386A, LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING:
Appropriate funds in the amount of $7,716.64 from Gas Tax monies and authorize
execution of Settlement Agreement with Operating Engineers Pension Trust:
Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 459/460A, RESURFACING OF BROOKSHIRE AND RIVES
AVENUES: Approve Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise for
bids: Approve.
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WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 114471 - 114896, $1,183,288.34: Approve.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12830 WOODRUFF AVENUE: AUTHOR IZE EXERC ISE OF CITY 'S
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR TRANSIT YARD AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5908 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNY APPROVING
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITIES FOR USED OIL RECYCLING WORKING
GROUP JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO ADD THE CITIES OF ARTESIA AND
CYPRESS TO SAID WORKING GROUP
RESOLUTION NO. 5909 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW ICE Y APPROVING
THE APPOINTMENT OF HERB STEVENS TO THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD
FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE Y APPROVING
ZONE CHANGE NO. 95 -37, REZONING PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
7100 -7170 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND 11530 R YERSON AVENUE, FROM
M -1 /PB (LIGHT MANUFACTURING /PARKING BUFFER) TO C -M (COMMERCIAL
MANUFACTURING) AND THAT THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS ZONE CHANGE AND APPROVING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Mr. Caton advised that correspondence has been received from the
applicant, requesting postponement until after the Planning Commission has made
its recommendation to the Council for possible changes to the Commercial -
Manufacturing Zone.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence,
and so ordered to continue proposed Zone Change No. 95-37 until after the
Planning Commission has made its recommendations to the City Council.
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
Captain John Finch summarized the staff report, discussing the development
of a new plan that would incl ude dividing the City into 12 geographical areas,
with an officer assigned to each area, and expanding the curriculum to i ncl ude
services available in other City departments. He outlined the goals to be
achieved by the revitalization of the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Council Member Boggs favored the expansion of the Program to include
Emergency Preparedness, and questioned how the geographical areas were
determined.
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Captain Finch explained the areas coincide with the officers' beat areas,
but adjustments can be made in the future if needed.
Council Member Brazelton asked when the plan would occur, and was informed
the Program is ready to begin at this time.
Council Member Lawrence noticed the businesses were also cooperating in
this important crime deterrent program.
Mayor McCaughan expressed support of the proposed Program, including
expansion into other areas of information within the City.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence,
and unanimously carried (4 -0) to direct staff to upgrade and enhance the
Neighborhood Watch program as discussed.
CODE INTERPRETATION /CLARIFICATION RELATING TO THE DURATION OF TIME FOR
WHICH TEMPORARY WINDOW SIGNS MAY BE DISPLAYED
With the concurrence of Council , Mr. Caton withdrew this item from the
agenda for further review, and will return with a Code Amendment in an
Ordinance format.
SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Mr. Powell discussed how the City has retrieved abandoned shopping carts
in the past, and the advantages of contracting with a company to assist with
this problem. He outlined the services provided by the California Shopping
Cart Retrieval Corporation and recommended the City contract with this company.
In response to questions, Mr. Powell explained that carts would be
delivered to the City yard if the market does not have a contract with the
Corporation. Also, there is a hotline number available to the public; however,
the number provided by the company would directly reach their office.
It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to approve the contract with the `
California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corporation.
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items Removed:
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUESTING WAIVER OF FEES FOR CITY
SERVICES - HOLIDAY LANE PARADE, DECEMBER 3, 1995 AND STREET FAIRE, MAY 4, 1996.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., asked how the fees had been paid
in the past, and questioned the City's cost for the street faire and holiday
parade for this past year.
Council Member Boggs noted the City paid for Public Works and P o l i c e
Department services for many years for these events. During tight economic
times, the City has had to pass the costs on to the organization.
Mr Powell indicated the cost for Public Works Expenses was $1,350, and
$4,378 for Police expenses, for a total of $5,728 in City costs for the Holiday
Lane Parade. He estimated the Street Faire would be considerably less.
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It was moved by Council Member Braze lton, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to approve the request for waiver of
fees for City services for the Holiday Lane Parade, December 3, 1995 and Street
Faire, May 4, 19%.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Lawrence requested the fee structure for temporary window
signs be reviewed and included in staff's report when returning with this item.
Mayor McCaughan commented on legislation that may still thwart local
control in dealing with shopping cart retrieval.
Mayor McCaughan mentioned receipt of a complaint from a citizen regarding
leaf blowers, including suggestions from other cities that staff could review
for possible use in Downey.
Mayor McCaughan commented on meeting with the Gang Detail and expressed
appreciation and pride in their hard work.
Mayor McCaughan lauded the new Neighborhood Watch Program as a vehicle by
which the community and Police can work together to deter crime and save the
City's neighborhoods.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members
Mr. Caton mentioned he is starting his seventh year with the City, and
thanked the Council for working with him.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Zenaida Guerra, 7975 Second St., expressed concern with a potential
24 -hour operation of a gas station next door to her home, and expansion of the
business to include sale of alcoholic beverages. Referred to staff.
Mayor McCaughan announced the meeting is recessing to Closed Session to
discuss Item B (see Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting, October 10, 1995, for
full announcement of Closed Session items).
The meeting reconvened at 9:07 with Council Members Lawrence, Boggs,
Braze lton, and McCaughan present; Council Member Riley absent.
B y a vote of 4-0, the City Council approved initiation of l i t i g a t i o n . The
name of the action, defendants and other particulars shall be disclosed upon
inquiry by any person once the litigation has been filed.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:08 p.m.
The Meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., October 24, 1995, in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall.
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