HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10-24-95 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF TEE CITY COUNCIL
OF TEE CITY OF DOW tE Y
OCTOBER 24, 1995
TABLE OF M I N U T E ACT 10 NS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Certi ficate of Appointment to Herb Stevens ,
Water Advisory Bd ., Di st . 5 1
Items removed from Consent Calendar 1
Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings,
October 10, 1995 Approved 2
CC #S S -441/442, Downey Av . /Stewart & Gray Rd.
Resurfacing: Approve extra work & accept
improvements & maintenance responsibility Approved 2
CC #SS -4 64, Citywide Sl urry Seal - FY 1994-95: Accept
striping work completed & maintenance responsibility Approved 2
Warrants Issued: #114897 - 115262 Approved 2
Amendments to 1995 -96 Community Devel opment Block Hearing set for
Grant Program: Set hearing for p u bi ic input 11/28/95 2
Downey Hol iday Lane Parade Permit Appl ication for
1995 Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lane Parade Approved 2
Res. #5910, Designating certain employees as agents to
sign Appl ication to State Office of Emergency Services
for damages due to Winter Storm Fl ood Adopted 2
Res. #5911, Appointing Richard Reciiayne, Dir. Pubi ic
Works , as City's Rep. to Central Basin Water Assn . &
Greg Mayfield, Water /Sanitation Superintentendent,
as Al ternate Adopted 2
Establish Study Session re Adoption of Model Set 4:30 p .m.,
Bui 1 d ing Codes 11/14/95 2
Funding request by Hunan Services Assn.: Allocated 3
CC #SS -465, Phase II - Mi sc el 1 an eo us Curb , Gutter &
Sidewalk Repairs: Award unit price contract for Parts
I & 11 to DJ Const. & auth. staff to issue change order
not to exceed $37,380 Approved 3
Unschedul ed Equipment Purchase - Pol ice Computer
Hardware: Auth. disbursement of Asset Forfeiture
Funds in amount not to exceed $125,000 to replace
computer mainframe & purchase uninterruptible power
source & intelligent modem Approved 4
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COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 24, 1995
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE N0.
Appropriation Adjustments - Encumbrances: Approve
carry - forward budget items for 1995 -96 Approved 4
Mr. Charles Kintsler re issuance of sign code violation
at his place of business Ref. to staff 4
Cn. Brazelton commented re input that went into
existing Sign Ordinance 4
Cn. Riley re beginning of Red Ribbon Week & efforts
of staff & DARE officers working w /young people 4
Cn. Boggs re effectiveness of DARE Program 4
Cn. Boggs requested Council be kept informed on the
Sign Code review process 5
Cn. Boggs requested placing Proposed Charter
Amenchients on next Agenda & publishing necessary
legal notice 5
Cn. Boggs re consideration of long term future of
Utility Users Tax & possible decrease as economy
improves 5
Cn. Lawrence re reallocation of sales tax from leased
vehicles to city of origin & review that source of
revenue to possibly consider reduction of Utility Tax 5
Cn. Lawrence requesting restricting sale of silly
string at the Hol i d ay Lane Parade and Street Faire due
to difficulty in clean-up 5
Mayor McCaughan assured Mr. Kintsler his concerns
would be reviewed 5
Adjournment in Memory of Retired Fire Captain Jim
Mathes 5
Meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., Nov enber 14, 1995 5
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOW I\E Y
OCTOBER 24, 1995
The Cit y City Council of the Cit of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:40
p .m ., October 24, 1995, in the Council Chamber of the Downey Ci ty Hal 1 , Mayor
Gary P. McCaughan presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Gary P. McCaughan, M. D, Mayor
Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Pro -Tem
Diane P. Boggs
Robert S. Brazelton
Barbara J. Riley
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk-Treasurer
Lee Powel 1 , Assi stant Ci ty Manager
Greg Caldwell , Pol ice Chief
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Art Rangel, Director of Economic & Community Development
Richard Redmayne, Director of Publ is Works
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Charl es Baptista , Pol ice Lieutenant
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Bob Gallagher, Building Official
Robert Rowe, Chaplain /Deputy Fire Marshal
Ed Vel asc o , Housing Manager
Ron Yoshi ki , Asst. Director of Community Dev . /City Pl anner
June Yo t s uya , Ass i st an t to the Ci ty Manager
Joyce Doyle, Deputy City Cl erk
PRESENTATIONS
Counc it Member Lawrence presented a Certi ficate of Appointment to Herb
Stevens, Water Advisory Board, District 5.
HEARINGS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FCR REMOVAL
Mayor McCaughan requested removal from the Consent Calendar of Agenda
Items VI-C-3, CASH CONTRACT #SS -4 65 , PHASE I I - M ISC ELLA ICE OUS CURB, GUTTER &
SIDEWALK REPAIRS; VI-E-2, IAVSCI-EDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - COMPUTER HARDWARE;
and VI-E-4, APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - ENCI1 BRANCES.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Riley advised she has listened to the tape recording of the
October 10, 1995, meeting and will be voting on the Minutes.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence,
and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve
the remainder of the Consent Cal endar as recommended:
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COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 10, 1995:
Approve.
CASH CONTRACT #SS -441 /442 , DOPEY Y AV. / STEWART & GRAY RD. RESURFACING:
Approve extra work in the amount of $11,157.02; accept improvements and
maintenance responsibility (A /C #26- 16441; 26- 16442; 36- 16449; 26- 16408):
Approve.
CASH CONTRACT #SS -464, CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL - FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95:
Accept sl urry seal and traffic stri ping work completed and the maintenance
responsibility (A /C #26-16464): Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 114897 - 115262: $1,842,784.92: Approve.
AMENDMENTS TO TEE 1995-96 CCMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM:
Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., November 28, 1995, in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall , to obtain public input on proposed
aiiencrnents : Approve.
DOWI[Y HOLIDAY LANE PARADE PERMIT: Approve parade permit appl ication
for the 1995 Chamber of Commerce Downey Holiday Lane Parade: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5910
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-E CITY OF DOW ICE Y
®ES IGNATING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AS AGENTS TO SIGN APPLICATION
TO TI-[ STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FOR DAMAGES DUE TO WINTER STORM FLOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 5911
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOPEY
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APPOINTING RICHARD C. REDMAYNE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WQ KS,
AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO TI-E CENTRAL BASIN WATER
ASSOCIATION, AND GREG MAYFIELD, WATER /SANITATION
SUPERINTENDENT, AS ALTERNATE
ORDINANCES: None
ERNES OLUT IO NS : None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ESTABLISH STUDY SESSION REGARDING ADOPTION OF MODEL BUILDING CODES
The study session was set for 4:30 p.m., November 14, 1995, in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall .
FUNDING REQUEST BY HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Mr. Jarrett mentioned this request was presented at a previous meeting
regarding the senior meal program at Rio San Gabriel Park, which was continued
pending response to Council's questions. He noted there are 49 meals served on
a gaily basis, 86 percent of which are Downey residents. The participants are
asked to make a donation of $1.50, although it is not required.
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When asked if the request could be funded from Block Grant Funds, Mr.
Caton explained the Council can indicate its preference at this time and then
confirm its action after the public hearing on Block Grant Funds. He said
based on 2,250 meals per year, the amount would be $5,175.
Council Member Boggs mentioned attending the meals program several times
and noticing that participants take leftover portions home for their evening
meal.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence,
and unanimously carried to allocate the funds requested.
Prior to the vote, Mr. Darren Dunn away, Nutrition Manager for the Human
Services Association, noted that seniors not only attend for the nutrition
aspect of the program but to also participate in other activities.
Mayor McCaughan, indicated his support as long as it is funded from either
Bl oc k Grant Funds or Un al 1 oc ated General Funds .
OTHER BUSINESS - CONSENT CALENDAR - Items renoved by Council Approval
CASH CONTRACT #SS-465, PHASE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS C UZB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK
REPAIRS
Mayor McCaughan cited the need for sidewalks in areas along Lakewood
Boul evard and asked if they could be addressed with this or a future contract.
Mr. Redmayne replied sidewalks are on the list of things to do but that
the needs exceed the City's resources.
Mr. Caton explained a very competitive bid was received on this contract,
which will allow the City to do more projects than originally anticipated. In
addition, he pointed out that funds have been set aside to do maintenance work
on an ongoing basis.
Mr. Redmayne referenced the sidewalk matching fund program in effect years
ago that involved an ongoing contract during the year for people requesting
construction of sidewalks on the routes to school program.
It was moved by Mayor McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton,
and unanimously carried to award a unit price contract for both Part I and Part
II to DJ Construction totaling $149,526.90 and authorize staff to issue a
change order not to exceed $37,380 for miscellaneous curb, gutter and sidewalk
repairs (A/C #26- 16465).
IRVSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - POLICE COMPUTER HARDWARE
Mayor McCaughan asked about the impact of this purchase on the Asset
Forfeiture funds.
Chief Caldwell explained the impact would be minimal in view of the size
of the funds on hand and the prospect of additional funds. He also indicated
he w i l l be coming back next year with a proposal to upgrade the entire computer
system in the Pol ice Department, but in the meantime he noted this opportunity
to purchase equipment that w i l l fit in with the future plans for upgrading the
system and will cost considerably less than what would have been proposed for
this type of equipment.
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It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence,
and unanimously carried to authorize disbursement of Asset Forfeiture funds in
the amount not to exceed $125,000 for replacement of the Police Department's
computer mainframe, the purchase of an uninterruptible power source and
intelligent modem.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - E NC UH BRA NC ES
In response to a question by Mayor McCaughan, Mr. Powell clarified the
encumbered versus unencunbered expenditures listed in the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs , seconded by Council Member Lawrence, �--
and unanimously carried to approve the carry - forward budget items and the
Appropriation Adjustments for Fiscal Year 1995 -96.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Charles Kintsler, 10065 Sideview Drive, mentioned being cited by a
Code Enforcement Officer for a sign code violation at his place of business,
Del Rio Lanes. He discussed what he feels are inequities in the system, as
well as needs of the business community to advertise in a way that will not
impact the City. He questioned who makes the decisions regarding legal or
illegal signs and said he was informed by the Code Enforcement Officer that
over 300 sign code violations have been issued in his particular quandrant of
the City. Mr. Kintsler asked the Council to address this matter.
Mr. Caton explained the Planning Commission is is currently reviewing how
to address the Sign Code issue and Code Enforcement is enforcing the law. The
question, however, is whether the law should be changed. He suggested that if
Mr. Kintsler would like to participate in the review process, he should provide
input to Mr. Yoshiki and Mr. Rangel , staff members involved in the review.
Council Member Lawrence offered further clarification that the review of
window signs is being undertaken at the request of Council , and she offered to
meet with Mr. Kintsler if he wished to discuss this matter further.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members :
Council Member Brazel ton explained the Sign Ordinance that exists today is
the result of many public hearings and considerable input from the public and
business community.
Council Member Riley acknowledged the beginning of Red Ribbon Week and the
efforts of staff and the DARE officers in working with young people of the
community on the drug resistance program.
Council Member Boggs mentioned reading a newspaper article that DARE
Programs are not working, and indicated it was her understanding the DARE
program in Downey is successful . She asked for available statistics on the
effectiveness of the City's anti -drug program.
In reference to Mr. Kintsl er' s comment about the nunber of code enforce-
ment citations issued in one quadrant of the City, Council Member Boggs
requested the Council be updated on what is transpiring in this particular
area.
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Council Member Boggs asked staff to place Proposed Charter Amendments for
discussion on the next Council Agenda and to publish the appropriate notice.
Council Member Boggs expressed a desire to consider long term future of
the Utility Tax, including possible decrease as the economy improves. Referred
to staff.
Council Member Lawrence noted the recent bill signed by Governor Wil son
reallocating sal es tax from leased vehicles to the city of origin and al so
suggested in a year a review of the City's revenue from that source for
possible consideration of reducing the Utility Users Tax.
Council Member Lawrence then asked staff to work with the Chamber of
Commerce to restrict the sale of silly string at the Holiday Lane Parade or
Street Faire noting the difficulty in clean-up.
Mayor McCaughan addressed Mr. Kintsler and his comments made during Oral
Communications noting the Council cannot make a decision this evening but w i l l
see that all his concerns are reviewed.
OTI-ER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None
ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 p .m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Retired Fire Captain Jim Mathes;
to 6:30 p.m., November 14, 1995, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall .
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