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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-23-98-Regular Meeting l • MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 23, 1998 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. ,.--• Certificate of Appointment to John Hakel, Personnel Advisory Board, Dist. 4 1 Certificate of Appointment to Mervyn McDonald, Parking Place Commission, Dist. 4 1 Appeal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #98 -16, for property located at 10890 Paramount Blvd.: Direct staff to come back Return with with a Resolution upholding the appeal & denying the CUP Resolution 7/14 5 Lennie Whittington expressed concern about the landing of emergency helicopters at Downey Community Hospital 6 g y p Ken Muche read news release re Downey Community Hospital Foundation's & Downey Community Health Services Corp.'s filing of a lawsuit against the City re dispute over land lease 6 Res. #6175, adopting the FY 1998 -99 Budget with implementing documents Adopted 6 p g Res. #6176, establishing a Uniform Schedule of Fees Adopted 7 Res. #6177, confirming the 1998 -99 FY Assessment for Lighting & Landscaping Dist. A.D. 121 Adopted 8 g g p g Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings 6/9/98 Approved 9 Warrants Issued: 144467 - 144931, $1,247,265.75 Approved 9 Extension of Consultant Agreement w/E. Del Smith & Co. g , Inc.: Authorize City Manager to enter into an agreement to provide continued consultant services to the City through 9 June 30, 1999 Approved iv barrier fencing Rio Hondo Golf Club protective b g Rec. & File 9 Res. #6178, approving the appointment of Diane Boggs to pp g pp the Water Facilities Cor p, Dist. 5 Adopted 9 PAGE 1 OF 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 23, 1998 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. #6179, approving the appointment of James Derry to the Cable TV Citizens Advisory Comm., Dist. 5 Adopted 9 Res. #6180, approving & adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for FY 1998 -99 Adopted 9 Res. #6181, designating Luxor St. as a through street at its intersection with Ryerson Av. Adopted 9 Res. #6182, rescinding the 1 hr. parking restriction on the E/ side of Crossdale Av. adjacent to 10830 - 10914 Crossdale Av. Adopted 10 Res. #6183, rescinding the 2 hr. parking restriction adjacent to 8145 Fourth St. Adopted 10 Res. #6184, calling & giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election on Nov. 3, 1998 Adopted 10 Res. #6185, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of L. A. to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Nov.. 3, 1998 Adopted 10 Res. #6186, adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements for elective office & the costs Adopted 10 Ord. #1051, adopting Specific Plan SP 88-1A for Phase 11 of Rancho Business Center Adopted 10 Ord. #1052, amending the DMC relating to floodplain management, grading & paving standards Adopted 11 Ord. amending the DMC relating to floodplain management, grading & paving standards Introduced 12 Report pertaining to DMC Section 3185 re the parking of commercial vehicles in certain zones within the City Continued 12 Cn. Brazelton indicated he was glad to be back from vacation 12 Cn. Lawrence thanked Mayor Riley for presiding as Mayor 12 PAGE 2 OF 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 23, 1998 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. Lawrence expressed appreciation to Traffic Div. & Traffic Comm. for efforts in assisting w /traffic concerns re the s g CUP appeal heard tonight 12 pp g Cn. McCarthy advised the swimming pool is now open & the concerts in the park will begin July 1st 12 Cn. McCarthy indicated the Omega Burger on Lakewood Bl. p will re-open tomorrow & thanked Linda Haines & Bob Rowe for helping the owners reopen 12 Mayor Pro Tem McCaughan acknowledged Mayor Riley's leadership this pasts year 12 Mayor Riley sked what number to call to report illegal al f reworks 12 Y Y p S Mr. Caton thanked Mayor Riley for a very good year 12 Mr. Caton expressed appreciation to local press for articles re the impending date of July 6 for mandatory flood insurance 12 Mr. Caton mentioned meeting with Federal employees today re the NASA property 13 Adjourned in Memory of Helen Morrison, mother of Dan Morrison, Director of SEAACA, and Eleanor Zimmerman, former Mayor & City Council Member of Norwalk 13 Meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m., June 24, 1998, for Mayoral Transition Ceremony 13 h:\cclerk\sconte\tab10623 PAGE 3 OF 3 1 rio., 3 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 23, 1998 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:36 p. m., June 23, 1998, 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 ProTem Robert S. Brazelton Keith McCarthy Joyce L. Lawrence ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles Vose, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk- Treasurer Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Robert Brace, City Engineer Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Erik Zandvliet, Traffic Engineer Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Council Member Brazelton presented a Certificate of Appointment to John Hakel on his appointment to the Personnel Advisory Board, District 4. Council Member Brazelton presented a Certificate of Appointment to Mervyn McDonald on his appointment to the Parking Place Commission, District 4. HEARINGS Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 98 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10890 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to receive and file. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -1- I 0 9 2 Council Member Br 1 o aze ton noted he would abstain from this matter due to a possible conflict of interest and stepped down from the dias. Mayor Riley mentioned the appellant submitted a letter requesting that the hearing be continued and asked for Council comments. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy to continue the hearing to the meeting of July 14. There being no second, the hearing went forward. Mr. Yoshiki narrated slides of the subject property, surrounding buildings, alleyway, including ingress and egress. He noted the ro osed use is a private elementary school for grades 2 through 5 p p p ry g g and that the 20 foot driveway will be shared with the tile shop next door. Council Member Lawrence asked about a diagram of the proposed traffic flow. Mr. Yoshiki displayed an aerial photo of the subject area and explained the school proposes to p subject p have an individual monitor traffic flow on a daily basis. Also, consideration has been given to staggered drop -of times for the children to eliminate traffic problems. Mayor Riley sked if there was any correspondence received regarding the Appeal of y y y p g g pp Conditional Use Permit 98 -16 and was informed an item was received by fax from Ed and Charlotte McCauley, which was previously submitted and included in the Council's packets. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to receive and file the correspondence. Mayor Riley asked the applicant for the CUP or his representative to present their case. Kathleen LeCompte, 16443 California Avenue, Bellflower, and Ken Steinberg, 13214 Palm Place, Cerritos, offered to answer questions on any possible issues regarding this project. L. R. Sanders, 11 Flossmore, Dove Canyon, one of the owners of the property, said he felt the alley was the main issue here and that the appeal states Mrs. Wendt conveyed the rights to the City. He noted the alley was dedicated to the City by the County of Los Angeles back in the early 1930's and that Mrs. Wendt did not purchase her home until 1942. He explained he does not share this parcel with the tile company; it is a separate parcel with an easement 70 feet back from Paramount Boulevard, which both parcels share for access from Paramount Boulevard. He requested that the Council uphold the CUP and rush plans through to allow the school to open in September. He stated there is no legal right to close off the alley and he has the right to use it. Mayor Riley asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal of the CUP. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -2- I, 9 2 5 Robert Wendt, P.O. Box 687, Lake Havasu City, AZ, requested the City Council to reverse the action of the Planning Commission and submitted maps depicting a 500 ft. radius around the property. He explained the Planning Commission disregarded the recommendations of the Planning Department when determining if the CUP was consistent to public health, safety and welfare and stated it is not the use of the alley that his family is against but the traffic congestion this proposed use would create. David Smith, Attorney with Jackson, DeMarco & Peckenpaugh, 4 Park Plaza, 16th Floor, Irvine, CA, representing Mrs. Wendt, submitted letters from residents in the immediate vicinity of the project who supported her appeal and requested the City deny the CUP. He narrated a layout of the properties involved and noted how traffic would flow through this site, mentioning specific impacts that concern Ms. Wendt. He felt there was a lack of study on these impacts and stated the Downey Municipal Code states the Traffic Division has a duty to advise the Council on all traffic considerations in the City and that the CUP was never referred to the Traffic Commission for consideration. He noted the City chose to exempt this project from a California Environmental Quality Act analysis. The traffic flow of having 35 parents vying for 8 parking spots will cause a backup into the alley and interfere with Mrs. Wendt's access through the garage as well as with the circular traffic pattern through the Jervis Building. He felt a Planning Department condition to stagger the arrival of children to seven every fifteen minutes, was unrealistic and unenforceable. Bob Mardigian, 7937 Fifth Street, owner of the property on which the tile company is situated, expressed concern with the final proposal to have the traffic flow for the school enter from the alley and exit at Paramount Boulevard and thought the reversal was a better way and would not tie up traffic to the tile company. He said it was brought to his attention that if there is a problem in the future with the flow of traffic, the City Engineer could create a no parking area in front of his retail building, which would diminish his property value. Steve Sasaki, Representing Weston Pringle & Associates, 23421 South Pointe Drive, Laguna Hills, CA, read a letter from Mr. Pringle suggesting a review of the traffic flow to assure maintaining adequate circulation on the site. The block wall creates site distance concerns for entering and leaving the alley and needs to be considered if traffic will be moving through that area; angled parking is faced in the wrong direction if the entrance for the school is created south through the alley; there are visibility concerns when exiting Mrs. Wendt's driveway; and the proposal to walk children from this location to the Third Street playground is a safety concern. Don Jervis, owner of the adjacent property at 10840 Paramount Boulevard, expressed his concern with using a 20 foot alley that services seven businesses and a residential property as a drop -off area for children. He gave his estimation in figures of the traffic flow during a nine month school year noting the traffic coming in and out of his property will be going in an opposite direction of the people coming into the school. He said there is too much congestion in this 20 foot area, and he urged the Council to require the school to use its own driveway for ingress and egress, which will force them to deal with their own problems and force them to do their own enforcement. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -3- 10026 Laura Buddine, 8024 E. Fourth Street, homeowner and business owner, addressed the difficulties with the proposed project that she felt would affect property values and businesses in this area, stating that Creative Beginnings has already caused significant traffic problems in the area. She cited repeated attempts to contact Creative Beginnings but to no avail. She felt the school's request to increase their operation would n p d egatively affect both her business interest and residential environment; the street is inadequate for this • q s type of traffic, and she strongly urged the Council to deny the permit. B. Lindsey -Page, 8023 Third Street, Apartment H, stated that Creative Beginnings has not p � been a good neighbor and makes coming and going near impossible with the amount of traffic from g g p parents dropping off their children on Third Street. She mentioned that cars have been damaged and 10.1.4 no one will return calls when this is reported. Michael Tidus, 4 Park Plaza, Irvine, representing Mrs. Wendt, explained that the C -1 district where the school property is located is intended, per the DMC, to provide for the development of limited neighborhood shopping areas situated adjacent to or surrounded by residential neighborhoods. These shopping areas are intended to serve only the limited needs for convenience goods and services and their immediately locality and should fit easily into a residential environment ' Y y y without the detriment to the character of the area. He ro uestioned whether the proposed use fits that criteria, and stated this �! p p is not a suitable location for a school. He noted that issues brought up at the Planning Commission g p g have not been resolved. He mentioned measuring the distance from the rear of the CUP site building to Ms. Wendt's property, which is only 37 feet, advising that the C -1 zone requires a 46 foot rear setback. Summer McCarty, 8025 Third Street, mentioned conflicts with employees of the existing Creative Beginnings facility regarding parking and noted damage to her car. She said traffic is a problem and felt it was not a good idea to add another school site to this area. Mayor Riley asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the appeal. Jeff Helsley, 9741 Norlain Avenue, noted his two children have attended the various Creative Beginnings facilities that now exist. He has reviewed information in the Council packet, visited the site, done business at the Jervis Building and at the Tile Company, and felt it appears this project is being questioned due to either real or perceived facilities. g q ea o pe ceived problems at some of their other facilities. Many of the issues are not significant with this project in comparison to the benefit the community as a whole g p J p y derives from having another good school in Downey. He supported this project and the CUP. Mayor Riley sked if the applicant wished to speak in rebuttal. Y Y pp p Kathleen LeCompte, 16443 California Avenue, Bellflower, and Ken Steinberg, 13214 Palm Place, Cerritos, noted that one of the first issues raised was the safety of the children and advised that the plans were revised with this in mind. She explained the route the children will take when going to g g the playground and noted that drop -offs and pick -ups in this type of business are staggered from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Conditions can be set with arents regarding drop-offs and pick-ups when enrolling p g g p p p g at the school; this school is an extension of the existing facility and will only house two classrooms. She responded to comments that ro arents drop their children off and let the children run across the p p street to the school, advising that parents are required to sign their children in and out of facility g each day and noted she was not aware of any situation where complaints have not been answered. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -4- II 1 0 9 L. R. Sanders, 11 Flossmore, Dove Canyon, stated use of the alleyway by the property owners should not be an issue. He noted certain uses that would be permitted in this zone without a CUP. He urged the Council to leave the CUP in place. There being no one else to speak in favor or opposition to the Appeal, it was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to close the public hearing. Council Member Lawrence responded to the fax received requesting the Council to visit with the appellant and tour the site, stating that would have been considered an illegal meeting. She noted that Council Members individually visited the site and are familiar with it. She did not feel this was a suitable site for the child care facility due to traffic congestion and safet y reasons and noted she would be supporting the appeal. Council Member McCaughan noted he had hoped to hear some type of compromise and asked when alley access was granted to the property in question. He was informed that the alley is public property and residents would have had access to it from the time it was constructed, which was in 1931. He stated that other private schools have been allowed to operate with similar situations and did not see how there could not be a compromise. Mr. Vose noted the alley is a public roadway and the issue is not whether or not someone has access to it or can utilize it to service their property; the issue is whether or not that access is adequate for the use being proposed. Council Member McCarthy complimented Ms. LeCompte and Mr. Steinberg on the success of their current school sites. He noted the applicant and appellant have not gotten together to discuss these issues and had hoped this would have taken place. He was concerned that the neighbors have expressed objection to the CUP proposed and felt the traffic flow proposed would be difficult to impose. He suggested taking the children from the back of the proposed property to the back of the existing site when visiting the playground and having traffic enter from Paramount Boulevard and exit through the alley, noting there would have to be one -way traffic. He does not support the CUP as proposed but would be glad to see an alternative and would support continuing the matter if this was a consideration. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and carried by the following vote to direct staff to come back with a Resolution upholding the Appeal p g 1'p and denying Conditional Use Permit No. 98-16. AYES: 3 Council Members: McCarthy, Lawrence, Riley NOES: 1 Council Members: McCaughan ABSTAIN: 1 Council Members: Brazelton Council Member Brazelton returned to the dais at 9:22 p.m. Mayor Riley called a recess at 9:22 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m. with all Council Members present. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -5- 1 i i ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, expressed concern about the landing of emergency helicopters at Downey Community Hospital, which set down on Brookshire Avenue rather than at a designated area on the Hospital property, tying up traffic for extended periods of time, and requiring the use of fire and police personnel, at a cost to taxpayers. Ken Muche, 11500 Brookshire Avenue, representing Downey Community Hospital, read and submitted to the Council a news release regarding the Downey Community Hospital Foundation's ,.-- and Downey Community Health Services Corporation's filing of a lawsuit against the City to . resolve a longstanding dispute regarding the Hospital's land lease agreement with the City. HEARINGS (Conti Mayor Riley opened the public hearing on CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 -99. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was so ordered to receive and file. Mr. Powell noted the Resolution for adoption is based upon the budget document transmitted to the City Council in May and information provided at the Budget Study Session. He discussed three changes from the Budget Study Session: The first relates to the Street Lighting Fund, where money has been added to rovide for the same level of landscaping services as in the 1996 -97 budget; the p p g second concerns a carryover project the Community Development Department requested for restroom modifications, originally proposed in last ear's budget but not completed; and $180,000 for the Police yp p y Station J ro'ect, which will carry the project forward to the next fiscal year. He mentioned that p Council had raised the issue of the City's membership in the Contract Cities Association, noting $2,800 is budgeted for this purpose and the Council may make a decision on this tonight or defer to another date. There was no correspondence received regarding this matter. There being no one else to speak regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1998 -99, it 8 p g g p g was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 6175 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 -99 BUDGET WITH IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded b y Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading an4 adopt. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -6- 1 Prior to the vote, Council Member McCarthy inquired about the restroom modification ro'ect p J in the Housing office at Apollo Park, and mentioned the benefits the City receives from participation in . p p the Contract Cities Association, preferring that membership be continued. Council Member Lawrence mentioned her intent to request additional monies from redevelopment set aside funds be designated to the homeless shelter that did not receive CDBG funds in the same amount this year as in previous years but learned this is not an eligible use. She noted a Y g formal presentation had not been made in some years on the homeless shelter and will look for more information next time. She referred to interest by some community members supporting the creation pp g of an oversight committee and had hoped to hear suggestions at either the Budget Study Session or �. tonight's hearing, but no one has come forward to present any information. Mayor Riley expressed pride she had in the City's ability to have a balanced budget completed g p on time. Mayor Riley opened the public hearing ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES. Mr. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy and so ordered to receive and file. Mr. Powell stated this Resolution sets forth all of the fees the City charges for various services, with the exception of fees for utilities and building permits, which are set by a separate State mandated process. This Resolution covers 390 City fees, based for the most art on the average cost to provide p g p the specified service. The remaining fees are based upon actual costs to provide the service. He mentioned changes from the previous year, advising that 313 of the 390 fees remained the same, 25 fees increased, and 52 new fees were added. Most of the new fees relate to facility rental fees that the City created for the new buildings at Apollo Park. There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to close the public hearing. r-.. RESOLUTION NO. 6176 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Prior to the vote, Council Member Brazelton asked how the new fees for the Community /Senior Center and Gymnasium were determined and was informed staff and the Recreation & Community Services Commission reviewed fees charged by neighboring communities. Council Member Lawrence commented on the reasonable charge to use the color copier at the Library and commended the Community Services Department for its willingness to work with community groups for use of the new facilities at the Apollo Center. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -7- �. 1O 0 Mayor Riley opened the pubic hearing on LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING 1998 - 99 DISTRICT LEVY. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Posting of Notice. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and so ordered to receive and file. Mr. Alvarez explained the City maintains and operates a system of street lights and on- street landscaping, which is paid through the Lighting and Landscaping District as well as from general ,.... property taxes. He referred to Table 1 of the staff , re ort noting the assessments in Zones I and V p g remain at zero; Zones II VI and L remain unchanged from last year; in Zone III it will be necessary to . . os g .. Y rY raise the assessment by 77% from last year to maintain a positive balance. A detailed breakdown was Y Y p included in the Engineer's report. The City Attorney reviewed the proposed assessments and found the procedure to be in conformance with Proposition 218, since the assessments are being proposed exclusively for the maintenance and operational cost of the district facilities. He responded to questions of the Council regarding the proposed assessments in the various zones. There was no correspondence received regarding this matter. There being no one present to speak in favor of the 1998 -99 District Levy, Mayor Riley asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition. While indicating he was not opposed, Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, commented on the Zone III rates, which were reduced in 1995 and are now ro osed to be raised to the maximum p p allowed under state law without having to go to the voters, and asked if the reduction of 10% by all the electric companies by January 1, 1998, had been taken into consideration. Mr. Alvarez replied the operating costs included in the report are based on what is estimated to be the costs to operate the district and pay the Edison bills. Tariff schedules are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission- -there may be a change in the future and, if so, it will be reflected next year. There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 6177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE 1998 -99 FISCAL YEAR ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Br z 1 n and unanimously y a e to , a d u a mously carried to waive further reading and adopt. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: None 'II Council Minutes 6/23/98 -8- 1 093 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Brazelton noted he was absent from the June 9th Council Meeting and would abstain on voting on the Minutes. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and unanimously carried, with the abstention by Council Member Brazelton on the Minutes, to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, JUNE 9, 1998: ..� Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 144467 - 144931, $1,247,265.75: Approve. EXTENSION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH E. DEL SMITH AND COMPANY, INC.: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with E. Del Smith and Company, Inc. to provide continued consultant services to the City of Downey through June 30, 1 999: Approve. RIO HONDO GOLF CLUB - PROTECTIVE BARRIER FENCING: Receive and file. RESOLUTION NO. 6178 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIANE P. BOGGS TO THE WATER FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR DISTRICT 5 RESOLUTION NO. 6179 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES M. DERRY TO THE CABLE �^ TV CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DISTRICT 5 • RESOLUTION NO. 6180 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 -99 RESOLUTION NO. 6181 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING LUXOR STREET AS A THROUGH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH RYERSON AVENUE Council Minutes 6/23/98 -9- 1O3 RESOLUTION NO. 6182 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING THE ONE -HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS ON THE EAST SIDE OF CROSSDALE AVENUE ADJACENT TO 10830 THROUGH 10914 CROSSDALE AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 6183 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING THE TWO -HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS ADJACENT TO 8145 FOURTH STREET RESOLUTION NO. 6184 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 1998, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESOLUTION NO. 6185 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DOWNEY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10400 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE RESOLUTION NO. 6186 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 19 OV 1998 9 ORDINANCE NO. 1051 (ADOPT) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN SP 88 -1A FOR PHASE 11A OF RANCHO BUSINESS CENTER ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF FLORES STREET, EAST OF THE RAILROAD, ZONES SPECIFIC PLAN 88 -1 Council Minutes 6/23/98 -10- i l 3 ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 1052 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, GRADING AND PAVING STANDARDS Ms. Yotsuya noted in 1991 the City Council adopted a Floodplain Development Standard for the City. The enacting Ordinance was designed to implement federal requirements when flood insurance maps were issued. Due to the efforts of the City and the LACDA Alliance, the maps were delayed from issuance for a number of years and new legislation was passed that established a new area restoration zone (AR zone). The AR zone established new development criteria and eligibility for reduced insurance rates for the new flood plain. Staff has worked closely with FEMA to develop a new flood plain management grading and paving ordinance for the City, which incorporates the regulations mandated by FEMA. The proposed Ordinance, recently approved by FEMA, is now being presented to the City Council for adoption. FEMA requires that an Ordinance be approved and adopted by July 6, 1998, which is the issuance date for the flood insurance rate maps. FEMA has mandated that the new insurance rates provided in the AR zone will not be available to communities until such time as an Ordinance is adopted and effective. If an Ordinance is not passed, the affected community would be subject to higher rates. She reviewed several of the main changes to the Downey Municipal Code Section dealing with flood plain management. Staff recommends the Council adoption of the Urgency Ordinance and, in addition, that the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Article VIII of the Downey Municipal Code and set the public hearing to consider the adoption of said Ordinance for July 14. The Urgency Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Council Member McCarthy mentioned a project chart distributed at the meeting two weeks ago with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers showing time lines of the various projects. He noted this was the same day that Congressman Steven Horn made public his efforts to secure $60 million dollars for this project, asking what impact this would have on the time lines. Mr. Caton explained this would have a dramatic effect on the time lines and the project could be done in three years if this amount comes through and the same amount is received during the next two years. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, GRADING AND PAVING STANDARDS Council Minutes 6/23/98 -11- r... . The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member M y y y b McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce and set the public hearing for 7:30 p.m., July 14, 1998. RESOLUTIONS: None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS REPORT PERTAINING TO DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3185 REGARDING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN CERTAIN ZONES WITHIN THE CITY It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to continue this item to a later date. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Brazelton indicated i d Gated he was glad to be back from vacation. Council Member Lawrence thanked Mayor Riley for presiding as Mayor this last year. Council Member Lawrence expressed appreciation to the Traffic Division and Traffic Committee for their efforts in assisting with traffic concerns in the area of the conditional use p ermit appeal, which was heard earlier this evening. Council Member McCarthy dvised that the swimming pool is now open and the concerts in Y gp p the park will begin on Wednesday, July 1st. Council Member McCarthy indicated the Omega Burger on Lakewood Boulevard will be opening tomorrow and thanked Linda Haines and Bob Rowe for helping the owners reopen after suffering fire damage to their business. Mayor Pro Tem McCaughan acknowledged Mayor Riley's leadership this past year and for takin g very head -on some ve difficult and contentious issues. Mayor Riley asked what number to call to report illegal fireworks and the response was the Police Department who will be issuing a public service message re ardin this matter. Chief Caldwell regarding stated three special two -man teams will be established specifically to respond to fireworks calls. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Caton thanked Mayor Riley for a very good year. Mr. Caton expressed appreciation to the local press for publishing articles about the impending date of July 6th for purchasing mandatory flood insurance. Council Minutes 6/23/98 -12- 0 0 4..+ 5 Mr. Caton mentioned meeting today with Federal employees from the General Services Administration in San Francisco regarding the NASA property, which has been a very long process, and hopes a sales agreement can be brought back for Council approval this summer. ADJOURNMENT: 10:23 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Helen Morrison, mother of Dan Morrison, Director of SEAACA, and also in memory of Eleanor Zimmerman, former Mayor and City Council Member of Norwalk, to 7:00 p.m., June 24, 1998, for the Mayoral Transition Ceremony, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. idt ://4„„,a__ J dith E. McDonnell, City Clerk Barbara J. ley M4 or v H:\ CCLERK\SCONTE \vIINUTES \CCMN0623. WPD ti Council Minutes 6/23/98 -13- �,,,,