HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12-12-95 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF TI-E CITY COUNCIL
OF TI-E CITY OF DOPEY
DECEMBER 12, 1995
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regul ar meeting at 7: 42
p .m ., Dec ember 12, 1995 , in the Co unc il Chamber of the Downey Ci ty Hal 1 , Mayo r
Gary P. McCaughan presiding .
PRESENT: Council Members:
Gary P. McCaughan , M.D. Mayor
Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Pro -Tem
Diane P. Boggs
Robert S. Bra zel ton
Barbara J. Riley
ALSO PRESENT: Ge r al d M. Caton , Ci ty Man ag er
Cheryl J. Kane, Ci ty Attorney
Judith McDonnell , City Cl erk - Treasurer
Lee Powell , Assistant Ci ty Manager
Greg Caldwell , Pol ice Chief
Ronald Irwin , Fire Chief
James Jarrett, Director of Community Sery ices
Art Rang el , Director of Econom ic & Community Dev el opment
Richard Redmayne, Director of Publ is Works
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Robert Brace, City E ng in eer
Robert G a l l ag her , Building O f f i c i a l
Robert Rowe, Deputy Fire Marshal
Ron Yoshi ki , Asst . Di r ec to r of Community Dev ./ Ci ty Pl an n er
June Yotsuya, Assi stant to the City Manager
Steven Yee , Economic Dev el opment Coordinator
Jason Mi kael i an, Economic Dev el o pm en.t Consul tart
Joyce Doyl e, Deputy Ci ty Cl er k
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Schwab , Di strict Manager for the Downey area of Automobil e Club of
Southern California, presented to Mayor McCaughan and Pol ice Chief Caldwell a
plaque in recognition of Downey's outstanding wo rk in the area of pedestrian
safety.
Co unc il Member La wr enc e presented a Certi fi c ate of Apprec iation to Scott
Temple, Water Board Member, Council Di strict 5, and thanked him for his may
years of service. Mr . Templ e' s wi fe , Faith , and son, Walt, were al so intro-
duced and recognized for the many contributions they have made to the City.
HEARINGS
Mayor McCaughan opened the publ is hearing on the UNIF(M FIRE CODE - 1994
EDITION AND AMENDMENTS.
Ms . McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publ is ati o n . She al so indicated there
was no correspondence received.
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Deputy Fire Marshal Rowe highlighted various changes proposed in ,the ffirre
Code, which include renumbering the sections; a provision for allowing above
ground storage tanks for dispensing fuel in limited quantities at approved
locations for specified uses geared toward industrial areas of the City; and a
requirement for sprinklers instead of a four -hour fire wall .
There being no one present to speak to this matter, it was m ov ed by
Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazel ton, and so ordered
to close the hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 1009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DOW NE Y
REPEALING SECTIONS 3300, 3311, 3317, 3318, 3325, 3330,
3332, 3350, 3352, 3355, 3358, 3361, 3367 OF TEE DOPEY
!PUNIC IPAL CODE, AM ENDING SECTIONS 3302 THROUGH 3304,
3307, 3309, 3310, 3312, 3313, 3319 T ER OUGH 3322, 3326
TROUGH 3329, 3366, 3368 AND ADDING SECTIONS 3300, 3311,
3317, 3318, 3355, 3358, 3361 ADOPTING TEE UN IF CRM FIRE
CODE AND UN IFC M FIRE CODE STANDARDS, 1994 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE C ODE INSTITUTE, AND PROVIDING F CR
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODE
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was m ov ed by Council Member
Lawrence, seconded by C o u n c i l Member Boggs, and so ordered to waive further
reading and adopt .
Mayor McCaughan opened the hearing on PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS REGARDING
UI LDING REGULATIONS.
Ms . McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publication. She al so indicated there
was no correspondence received.
Mr. Gallagher explained the State adopted the Uniform Building Codes as
State codes, with the mandate that cities also adopt them as their building
codes, except that they cannot make modifications unless for geological ,
topographical or climatic reasons. He then discussed his review of the City's
Building Codes and recommended changes with regard to renumbering all the
Chapters; deleting the acin in.i strative portion of each of the model codes and
adopting a uniform administrative code; increasing the expiration date for
building permits and plan checks to 180 days ; and deletions of various Code
sections because they are contained in other codes.
There being no one present to speak to this matter, it was roved by
Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazel ton, and so ordered to
close the hearing.
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ORDINANCE N0. 1010
AN ORDINANCE OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DOWNE Y REPEALING
CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, CHAPTER 7 EXCEPT SECTION 8730,
AND CHAPTERS 8 AND 9 OF ARTICLE VIII OF TEE DOW NE Y MUNICIPAL
CODE, RENUMBERING SECTION 8730, ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS 1 TI-ROUGH 7
QDF TI-E DOW ItE Y MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TEE "UNIFORM
ADM IN IS TRA T I VE CODE," 1994 EDITION, TI-E "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
VOLUMES 1, 2 AND 3," 1994 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES
THERETO, TIE "UN IF CRM MECHANICAL CODE," 1994 EDITION, THE "UN IF C M
PLUMBING CODE," 1994 EDITION, TI-E "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE," 1993
EDITION, TI-E "UN IF CRM HOUSING CODE," 1994 EDITION, AND T FE "UN IF CRM
CODE F CR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS," 1994 EDITION,
TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS,
INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS 8 AND 9
®F ARTICLE VIII OF TEE DOW If Y MUNICIPAL C ODE PER TA IN IN G TO
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND SEISMIC REGJLATIONS OF UNREINFCRCED MASONRY
The 0 rd in a nc e wa s read by ti tl e o nl y . It wa s m ov ed by Co unc 11 Memb er
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazel ton, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt.
Mayor McCaughan opened the hearing on ZONE CHANGE NO. 95 -55, A REQUEST TO
(CHANGE TI-E ZONE FROM M -2 /PB (GENERAL MANUFACTURING/PARKING BUFFER) TO C-M
(CCMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) FCR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11445 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publ ication.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member
Bra z el ton , and so o rd er ed to r ec e iv e and file t he Proof .
Mr. Rangel commented on creation of the general pl an designation of the
C-M, Commercial Manufacturing, Zone , which should provide a property owner more
flexibility when considering commercial or manufacturing, and this zone change
would al low the subj ect property to bring the zon ing into conformance with the
General P1 an designation. He then narrated a sl ide presentation of the subj ect
and surrounding properties .
Ms . Mc Do n.n.el 1 ind is ated there was no correspondence received .
Mayor McCaughan asked the applicant to come forward and present his case .
Mr. Raul Ramirez, Regional Facilities Manager for Coca Cola Enterprises,
8729 Cl eta Street , indicated the C -M zon ing designation would al low for
continued operation of the business in the Ci ty.
There being no one present to speak in favor and no one to speak in
opposition, it was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member
La wr e nc e , and so o rd er ed to cl o se t he he ar i ng
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TI-E CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DOW NE Y
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE KO. 95-55, A CHANGE OF ZONE FCR TEE
PROPERTY AT 11445 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD TO CC MERC IAL
MANUFACTURING FROM GENERAL MANUFACTURING AND PARKING BUFFER,
AND TO AMEND TEE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF TI-E CITY OF DOWN Y
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The Ord in anc e wa s read by ti t l e o nl y. It wa s mov ed by Co unc i 1 Member
Boggs, seconded by Co unc it Member Riley, and un an imousl y carried to waive
further reading and introduce.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FCR REMOVAL:
At the request of Co unc i l Boggs , Agenda Item V I -B-1, REQUEST FROM DOW NE Y
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION - MAINTENANCE WIT, TO ADDRESS TFE COUNCIL FCR FIVE
!MINUTES RE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS IMPASSE, was remov ed from the Consent Cal end ar .
CONSENT CALENDAR
It wa s mov ed by Council Member Brazel to n , seconded by Council Member
Ri 1 ey, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and
approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended :
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOIIUED AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 28, 1995:
Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 116294 - 116635, $665,868.23: Approve.
UVS C EE D IL E D EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - HOIST FCR TRANSIT VEHICLES, PROPOSITION C
FUVDS: Purchase of a hoist for completing maintenance for the Dial -A -Ride
buses and appropriate $19,000 in Proposition C Funds: Approve.
FOIR TH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER 'S EMPLOYMENT A GR E E-M ENT : Approve .
DIRECTION TO ADOPT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH CODE: Direct staff to
prepare an Ordinance adopting the Los Angeles Co unty Code, Ti tl e 11
(Heal th Regul ations) , of the Los Angel es County Heal th Code by reference
a s t he Health Code for t he City of Downey. Such adoption i s recommended
as a new Chapter 10 of Arti c l e I V (Publ is Wei fare, Moral s and Pot icy) of
the Downey Municipal Code : Approve .
RESOLUTION W. 5916 (A1JOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF TI-E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW NE Y
ADOPTING TI-E MEMCRANDIII OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TI-E C IT Y
OF DOPEY Y AND TEE COPE Y CITY EMPLOYEES ' ASSOCIATION/
MISCELLANEOUS UV IT
RESOLUTION NO. 5 917 (AJJOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF TI-E CITY COUNCIL OF TI-E CITY OF DOW NE Y
APPROVING TI-E FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 24315
(8767 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD) , APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TI-E
S IB DI VI DER AND ACCEPTING A CASH DEPOSIT AS SURETY
QER DI NA NC ES :
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TFE CITY COUNCIL OF TFE CITY OF DOW NE Y
AMENDING SECTION 3185 OF TFE DOPEY MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO MISCELLANEOUS PARKING REGULATIONS
Chief Caldwell rev iewed his previous request for Council's support in
changing the Code regarding miscellaneous parking, which in part addressed
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large vehicles, tractor - trailers, and trailers being parked on City streets. He
said it has become more apparent that some Code modification is needed in order
owners i n allowing owi n the temporary r ar parking ki n of large tractors ar
to assist business a g t p y p g g
and trailers on their property. The proposed Ordinance would allow the City
Manager, without Council approval , to authorize a business owner to permit the
parking or standing of vehicles up to 90 minutes in a 24 -hour period , and the
authorization must be in writing.
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and so ordered to waive further
reading and introduce.
ORDINANCE NJ. 1011 ---
AN ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF TIf CITY OF DOPEY
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APPROVING ZONE CHANGE #95 -37, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 7100 -7170 F IR ES TO['E BOULEVARD AND 11530 R YER SON AVENUE
ZONED M -1 /PB (LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND PARKING BUFFER) TO
C-M (CMCL-MANUFJCTtJRING) AND THAT TEE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF DOPEY BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS ZO1'E
CHANGE AND CERTIFYING TEE IEGATIVE DECLARATION
Mr. Yoshiki mentioned the Ordinance was introduced at the public hearing;
however, at the time it was presented for adoption, the Council discussed the
C-M zone for possible an encln eats . The applicant then requested that second
reading of this Ordinance be continued until the Council had resolved any
issues with respect to changes in the C-M zone. The only change resulted in
the addition of a soft drink manufacturing use , and the applicant has now
requested that Council adopt the Ordinance approving the zone change.
The Ordinance was read by ti tl e only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt.
( RDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW IE Y
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DOW ICE Y AND TEE DOWNY ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION
ALLOWING A MINOR CHANGE IN LOCATION OF TEE LEASE AREA AT
WILDERNESS PARK IN TI-E CITY OF DOW I[ Y
Mr. Recinayne reviewed the Council's previous approval for the Downey Rose
Float Association to occupy a portion of Wilderness Park for constructing the
Downey float each year. He noted it was later learned that the location
selected made it cost prohibitive to construct a building on that site.
Therefore, the Rose Float Association is requesting approval to rel ocate to a
site that would allow for construction of the b u i l d i n g . He also p o i n t e d out
that the adjacent residents would be notified and invited to provide input at
the second reading of the Ordinance. He responded to questions regarding the
proposed site for the building and location of the exit.
Mr. Jarrett said the proposed location would not impact use of the park.
The Ordinance was read by titl e only. It was moved by Council Member
Riley, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and introduce.
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RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK ATHLETIC FIELDS
Mr. Recinayne cited some early history involving creation of the Rio San
Gabriel Park, which was built on an old durnp site that was improperly com-
pacted, and he emphasized the need to bring the playing field to a level
condition for the safety and convenience of the athletic teams that use the
--- facility. He submitted three options for Council consideration and recommended
due to 1 imited General Funds, that consideration be given to the option of
leveling the playing fields, reseeding, and raising the sprinkler heads on the
existing irrigation system at a cost of $77,500.
Mr. Caton al so pointed out the area is adj acent to a redevelopment area,
so staff will be looking into the possibility of involving the Ci ty' s
Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor McCaughan commented on an athletic field in another city that was
improved with redevelopment funds and asked if the work to be perfo at Rio
San Gabriel Park would eliminate looking into the Park's anticipated needs in
the future.
Mr. Jarrett said the proposed repairs should last approximately 5 -7 years
and there is a need to look at the entire site and make major improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member
Brazel ton, and unanimously carried to authorize staff to proceed with the
proposed work on Rio San Gabriel Park athletic fields using existing budgeted
funds for parking lot repair and appropriate additional funds in the amount of
$42,500 for use on this project.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Cont.)
LICENSE AND AGREEMENT - CITIES OF MONTEBELLO, WHITTIER, AND DOWNE Y;
AND JOINT AGREEMENT FOR MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SYSTEM
Chief Irwin reported on the proposal to improve the existing mobile data
terminal system through the construction of a new building to house the current
communications equipment, with costs borne by the City of Montebello, on a site
provided by the City of Whittier, who will be joining with the five cities in
the joint communication system. Two agreements are submitted for approval , one
between the cities of Montebello, Whittier, and Downey for construction of the
new building, and the second between the cities of Montebello, Whittier,
Compton, Lynwood, Santa Fe Springs and Downey to formally establish operational
rules and procedures and components of the overall mobile data terminal system.
He responded to questions of the Council.
It was m ov ed by Council Member Riley , seconded by Council Member
B r a ze l to n , and unanimously carried to approve the License Agreement among the
cities of Montebello, Whittier and Downey and the Joint Agreement for Ibbil e
Data Terminal System between the cities of Montebello, Whittier, Compton,
Lynwood, Santa Fe Springs, and Downey.
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M IN UTES OF TI-E C IT Y C OUNC IL
OF TFE CITY OF DOPE Y
DECEMBER 12, 1995
T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation by Auto Cl ub of So. Calif. in recognition
of Do wn ey' s o u t s t a n d i n g work in pedestrian safety 1
Certificate of Appreciation to Scott Temple, Water
Board Member , Di st . 5 1
Ord. #1009, adopting Uniform Fire Code & Uniform Fire
Code Standards, 1994 Edition Adopted 2
Ord. #1010, repeal i ng & adopting Chapters 8 & 9 of DMC
& adopting by Reference 1994 Editions of the Uniform
A&n ini strative Code, Vol ones 1, 2, & 3; Uni form
Mechanical Code; Uniform P l uinbin.g Code; 1993 E d i t i o n
of National Electrical Code; & 1994 Editions of
Uniform Housing Code; Uniform Code for Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings with certain am encin ents , deletions
& exceptions, including fees and penalties; and adopting
new Chapters 8 & 9 of DMC re Fl ood pl a in Management &
Seismic Regul ations of Unreinforced Masonry Adopted 3
Ord. approving Zone Change #95-55, for property at
11445 Lakewood Bl . Introduced 3
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 3
Council Minutes: Adj . & Regular Meetings, 11/28/95 Approved 4
Warrants Issued: #116294 - 116635 Approved 4
Unscheduled Equipment Purchase - Hoist for Tr an si t
Vehicles, Proposition C Funds: Purchase to complete
maint. of Dial -A -Ride buses & appropriation Approved 4
Fourth Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agnt . App rov ed 4
Direction to Adopt Los Angeles County Health Code:
Staff to prepare Ordinance adopting Code by reference
as Heal th Code for Ci ty Approved 4
Res . #5916, ado pting Memo of Understand ing bet . City
& Downey Ci ty Em pl oyee s' Assn ./ Mi sc . Un it Adopted 4
Res. #5917, approving Final Subdivision Map of Parcel
Map #24315 (8767 Firestone Bl .) & approving agreement
with Subdivider & accepting Cash Deposit as Surety Adopted 4
Ord . amending Sec . 3185 of DMC re Misc. Parking Reg s. Introduced 4
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COUNCIL MINUTES, DECEMBER 12, 1995
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINIED)
SUBJECT
ACTION PACE NO.
Ord. #1011, approving Zone Change #95-37 for property
at 7100 -7170 Firestone Bi . & 11530 Ryerson Av. Adopted 5
Ord. approving Amendment to Lease Agreement bet. City
& Downey Rose Float Assn. allowing a Minor Charge in
Location of Lease Area at Wilderness Park in City Introduced 5
Rio San Gabriel Park Athletic Fields: Aut h . staff to
proceed with proposed work using exi sting budgeted
funds for parking lot repair & appropriate addl. funds Approved 6
License & Agreement bet. Cities of Montebello, Whittier
& Downey & Joint Agreement for Mobile Data Terminal
System bet. Cities of Montebello, Whittier, Campton ,
Lynwood, Santa Fe Springs & Downey Approved 6
Res. #5918, Call ing & Giving Notice of Holding a
Special Municipal Election on Tues., March 26, 1996,
for Submission of proposed Amendment to Downey Charter Adopted 8
Res. #5919, Requesting Board of Supervisors of L.A.
County to Consolidate Downey Special Municipal Election
with Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held on
March 26, 1996 Adopted 8
Res. #5920, Setting Priorities for Filing a Written
Arg uinent re Proposed City Charter Measure & Directing
the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis Adopted 9
Res. #5921, Providing for Fil ing Rebuttal Argu
for City Measures submitted at Municipal El ections Adopted 9
Correspondence from Downey Maint. Employees' Assn. Cont. to after 1st
requesting time to address Council of year 9
Cn. Riley acknowledged seeing Mr. Ken Beckner in
audience & wel comed Myrtle Ri sl ey 9
Cn. Boggs expressed condolences to Myrtle Risley o n
loss of her husband 9
Cn. Lawrence enumerated special events that have
occurred in City since last Council Meeting 10
Cn. Lawrence re changing her abstention to yes vote on
Resol . submitting Sec . 108 Loan Appl . to HUD adopted
at 11/28 meeting 10
Mayor McCaughan re establishing meeting with DUSD reps.
to discuss affordable child care at school site 10
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COUNCIL MINUTES, DECEMBER 12, 1995
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINuED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE W.
Mayor McCaughan requested staff report on accomplish-
ments in past three years re neighborhood development
& preservation & al so check other cities on whether they
hire specific personnel to handle neighborhood issues 10
Mayor McCaughan re SEMA sponsored football championships
in Santa Fe Springs where Downey teams competed to the
very end 10
Mayor McCaughan re slight variation in elevation of RR
tracks on Brookshire Av. 10
Mr . Caton complimented Maint. Assn . empl oyees & than ked
Council for another good year • 10
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