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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03-12-96 - Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 12, 1996 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Presentation of 1996 Series Police Trading Cards 1 Presentation of retired police officers' badges encased in plastic 1 DIP 734, sidewalk - north side of Cheyenne St. between Downey Av. & Dolan Av.: Authorize Eng. Div. to proceed under Chapter 27 of the Streets & Highways Code Approved 2 Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement - 11027 LeFloss Av.: CDC action to approve proposed changes Approved 3 Res. No. 5929 approving amend. to the affordable housing agreement between Comm. Dev. Comm. of City of Downey & Habitat for Humanity of Southeast L.A. County Adopted 3 Comm. Dev. Comm. recessed 3 Council Minutes: Adj. & Regular Meetings, 2/27/96 Approved 4 CC # 408, RR crossings on Dolan Av., Paramount Bl., Woodruff Av., Rives Av. & Old River School Rd.: Approp. addt'l Gas Tax Funds in amount $4,500 & auth. purchase & installation of concrete RR crossing panels for five addt'l railroad crossings Approved 4 CC # S.S. 462, Misc. concrete construction & repair: Approve plans & specs. & grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 4 Warrants Issued: 118977 - 119376 Approved 4 Res. #5930, ratifying the County's reappointment of Herb Stevens to the L.A. County - Downey Regional Public Recreation Area Commission (Golf Course Auth.) for Councilmanic District 5. Adopted 4 Cn. Riley re improvements to railroad crossings 4 Cn. Riley re letter commending tree trimmers 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 12, 1996 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. Boggs re reports re green waste being mixed with regular waste in one truck 5 Cn. Boggs re school advertising signs on athletic fields Ref. to staff 5 Cn. Boggs re pamphlet How Your City Gov. Works Ref. to staff 5 Cn. Boggs re report on new funds relative to the Trust Ref. to Dir. of for Public Lands Comm. Svcs. 5 Cn. Boggs re resentment of negative comments re trips by Council Members 5 Cn. Lawrence re complaint about green waste being comingled with regular trash 5 Cn. Lawrence re progress report from staff on the at risk position at Downey U. S.D. Ref. to staff 5 Cn. Lawrence re Green Line Station northerly on east side of Lakewood Bl. Ref. to staff 5 Mayor McCaughan re bus bench situation in City 5 Mayor McCaughan re Joint Powers Communication Center year -end report by Fire Dept. & computerizing info. in every City dept. 6 Mr. Caton re trip to Washington re LACDA project 6 Mr. Caton re future trip by another City delegation to Washington re Rockwell property 6 Philip Riveron re attempts to contact Council Member Brazelton 6 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p. m., March 26, 1996 6 h: \cclerk\sconte \table312 Page 2 of 2 1 0 3 0 '3 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 12, 1996 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:32 p.m., March 12, 1996, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Gary P. McCaughan presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners: Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor Joyce L. Lawrence Mayor Pro -Tem Diane P. Boggs Barbara J. Riley Robert S. Brazelton ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Cheryl Kane, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk - Treasurer Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Art Rangel, Director of Economic & Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Bob Brace, City Engineer Robert Gallagher, Building Official Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Police Chief, Greg Caldwell, presented to Mayor McCaughan a mounted set of 8 of the 1996 Series Police Trading Cards. Police Chief Caldwell, presented to each Council Member and City Manager Caton, on behalf of the Downey Police Officer's Association and Downey Police Manager's Association, one of the recently retired police officers' badges encased in plastic. Council Minutes 3/12/96 -1- 10 HEARINGS Mayor McCaughan opened the public hearing on DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 734, SIDEWALK - NORTH SIDE OF CHEYENNE STREET BETWEEN DOWNEY AVENUE AND DOLAN AVENUE. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of Affidavit of Posting and Mailing. It was so ordered by Mayor McCaughan to receive and file. Mr. Redmayne explained a petition was received requesting the City to complete the remaining six sidewalks on Cheyenne Street under Chapter 27 and if Council chooses to approve this project, the involved property owners will be notified they have 60 days to complete construction of sidewalks or the City will have the work completed and charge the property owners. Mayor McCaughan inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and Ms. McDonnell advised a letter of protest was received from Mr. Buford Hite who resides at 8343 Cheyenne Street. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and so ordered to receive and file. Mayor McCaughan asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition to the proposed project and there was no response. He then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor. Rachel Silva of 8333 Cheyenne Street, stated she has lived at this address for 46 years. She was speaking on behalf of her parents, Ernest and Margaret Silva, to say they feel the addition of sidewalks will make it a safer area for their three grandsons to walk. There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to close the public hearing. Council Members Boggs, Lawrence and Riley expressed their comments in favor of the project. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to authorize the Engineering Division to proceed under Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California on Downey Improvement Project No. 734. Mayor McCaughan reconvened the Community Development Commission at 7:42 p.m. for a Joint Meeting with the City Council. Council Minutes 3/12/96 -2- R 7F ! 6 t Mayor /Chairman McCaughan opened the joint public hearing on the AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR 11027 LE FLOSS AVENUE. Ms. McDonnell affirmed the proof of publication. It was moved by Council Member /Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by Council Member /Commissioner Boggs, and so ordered to receive and file. Mr. Rangel explained that in January 1995 the Commission and Council authorized the City to enter into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity for this property and the purpose was for low and moderate income housing. The house and sale are about to be completed, however, in going over the agreement, Habitat for Humanity found several points they wish to change regarding the sale and resale of the property. Mr. Rangel noted Mr. Weaver from Habitat for Humanity was present in the audience to answer any questions. Mayor /Chairman McCaughan inquired if the City will get its investment back when the property is sold. He was informed in this case, the City would not recoup its advanced funds, however, there are various programs available and this could be included in the agreement for any future project. Mayor /Chairman McCaughan inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in favor or opposition, it was moved by Council Member /Commissioner Boggs, seconded by Council Member /Commissioner Lawrence, and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Boggs, seconded by Commissioner Riley, and unanimously carried to approve the proposed changes to the affordable housing agreement pertaining to the property located at 11027 LeFloss Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 5929 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY The Resolution 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. The Community Development Commission recessed at 7:52 p.m. Council Minutes 3/12/96 -3 - 1 0 3 CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: None CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolution and approve the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 27, 1996: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. 408, RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON DOLAN AVENUE, PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, WOODRUFF AVENUE, RIVES AVENUE AND OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD: Appropriate additional Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $4,500 and authorize the purchase and installation of concrete railroad crossing panels for five additional railroad crossings: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 462, MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR: Approve Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids (Acct. Nos. 25-13938, 26 -16460 and 26- 16465) : Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 118977 - 119376: $1,199,198.10: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 5930 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RATIFYING THE COUNTY'S REAPPOINTMENT OF HERB STEVENS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY - DOWNEY REGIONAL PUBLIC RECREATION AREA COMMISSION (Golf Course Authority) FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE ORDINANCES: None RESOLUTIONS: None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Council Member Riley commented she was happy to see more railroad crossings being improved in the City and thanked Mr. Redmayne. Council Minutes 3/12/96 -4- ., 9 Council Member Riley advised she received a letter this week from Mrs. Risley commending the tree trimmers in her neighborhood and again thanked Mr. Redmayne. Council Member Boggs advised reports have been coming in throughout the City regarding green waste being mixed with regular waste in one truck instead of keeping them separate. Council Member Boggs noted she has received inquiries about school advertising signs on athletic fields and questioned whether they conflict with the City's Sign Ordinance. She asked Staff to look into this. Council Member Boggs mentioned her dwindling supply of the pamphlet How Your City Government Works, which she distributes to educate students that visit City Hall, and she asked if staff could produce a new supply. Council Member Boggs requested a brief report from Mr. Jarrett regarding the new funds relative to the Trust for Public Lands for review and a possible position taken at a later meeting. Council Member Boggs stated her resentment of negative comments regarding trips by Council Members and noted Council Members work for the residents of the City and receive no salary. She further noted the trips to Washington have successfully delayed mandatory flood insurance and saved City taxpayers over $131 million per year for the last four years. Council Member Lawrence noted receipt of a complaint about Green Waste being comingled with regular trash and was advised this happened to the same resident three weeks out of four. Council Member Lawrence asked Staff to meet with the School District for a progress report on the at risk position in order for Council to determine the level of funding in next year's budget. Council Member Lawrence noted her recent trips on the Green Line and mentioned when leaving the Green Line station northerly on the east side of Lakewood Boulevard there is no curb cut for wheelchairs and that location ends up in dirt at Adoree Street. She was informed it is a State Highway, but staff they would check into it. Mayor McCaughan noted he would like to see a report on the bus bench situation come back for discussion. He suggested some benches be removed due to graffiti and unsightliness. Council Minutes 3/12/96 -5- • 10308 Mayor McCaughan complimented the Joint Powers Communication Center Year -End Report by the Fire Department. He referred to the concept of the GIS System that he brought up previously regarding computerizing information and encouraged this being done in every City Department. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members Mr. Caton advised that he and Council Member Boggs were in Washington last week regarding the LACDA Project. He noted the City has been able to hold off mandatory flood insurance and there is a project underway which would bring flood control back to the 100 year protection with no mandatory flood insurance. He commented on the funds needed to complete the project in five years but anticipated the President's budget would set aside a much lesser amount annually that would delay completion of the project for years. Mr. Caton advised another delegation from the City will be going to Washington next week regarding the Rockwell property. He noted Rockwell is the largest employer in Downey, and the City is working to retain them and make them more competitive so they can get the X -33, the next generation of space craft, which would mean 10,000 jobs within the City. The City is also talking to NASA about releasing some of their property for new use within the City. The City's delegation will also attempt to get funding for the reuse of the property. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Philip Riveron, 9115 Stokes Avenue, mentioned attempts made to contact Council Member Brazelton. Mr. Brazelton asked to meet with Mr. Riveron after the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 8:12 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Martha Jean Gillis, former resident of Downey and Office Manager for the Downey Chamber of Commerce for 29 years, to 6:30 p.m., March 26, 1996, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. 727 r ^ s ' ! °;Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk Gary P. Mceau han Mayor y rY g � h:lcclerk\scon_te\min312 Council Minutes 3/12/96 -6- •