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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-07-14-98-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 14, 1998 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Certificate of Appreciation to Myrtle Risley for years of service on the Emergency Preparedness Comm., Dist. 2 1 Certificate of Appointment to Diane Boggs, Water Facilities p gg Corp., Dist. 5 1 Certificate of Appointment to James Der Cable TV Citizens pp Derry, Advisory Comm., Dist. 5 1 Presentation of Auto. Club of So. Calif. 10851 Awards to Police Officers Bauer, Goeckner and Ponder 2 Proclamation declaring July as Parks & Recreation Month 2 Ord. #1053, amending the DMC relating to Floodplain Management, Grading & Paving Standards Adopted 2 Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 3 Council Minutes: Adjourned & Regular Meetings 6/23/98, & Adjourned Regular Meeting 6/24/98 Approved 3 Cash Contract #S. S. 443 - Parrot St. storm drain - P.M. 23175: Approve plans & specs. & grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 3 Cash Contract #S. S. 478 - Traffic signal modifications: Accept improvements & maintenance responsibility for traffic signal p p y g improvements, Hazard Elimination Safety Project - Traffic Signal Modifications & approve extra work Approved 3 Cash Contract #596A - Community /Sr. Center & Gymnasium: Accept the improvements & maintenance responsibility for the improvements & authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion Approved 3 p p pp Warrants Issued: 144932 - 145586, $2,768,577.89 Approved 3 PAGE b10F3 ate COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 14, 1998 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Appeal, GPA 97 -66 /ZC 97 -67 for property located west of the Rio Hondo River channel, adjacent to City's western boundary Set hrg. 7:30 p.m. south of Foster -Bridge Road to the terminus of Bluff Rd. 7/28/98 3 ZC 98 -33, a request to change the zone on property located Set hrg. 7:30 p.m. at 8117, 8127 and 8133 Third St. 7/28/98 3 Appointment of Alternate to County Sanitation Dist. Nos. 2 & 18: Approve appointment of Cn. Barbara Riley Approved 4 Revision of Area E - Disaster Management Board Joint Powers Agreement (JPA): Approve revised JPA Agreement Approved 4 Selection of law firm for specific p ersonnel related lawsuit: Authorize the City Mgr. to execute the Agreement between the City & firm of Filarsky & Watt Approved 4 Res. #6187, approving final subdivision map of PM 23175 (12450 Paramount Bi. ), approving an Agreement with the subdivider & accepting an irrevocable standby letter of credit Adopted 4 Res. #6189, adopting a class specification & establishing a salary range for Network Admin. & establishing new salary ry ranges for Computer Oper. II & Dispatch Systems Mgr. Adopted 4 Res. #6190, granting the appeal and denying CUP 98 -16 for the establishment of a private elementary school (10890 Paramount Bl.) Adopted 4 Southeast Water Coalition: Appoint Mayor McCaughan as delegate & Cn. Lawrence as Alternate Approved 5 Agreement reserving Federal Home Funds for the Lon g Approved roved as Beach Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc. amended 5 Res. #6188, approving the application for grant funds from the County of L. A. Regional Park & Open Space Dist. Per Parcel Discretionary Grant Programs Adopted 6 Lennie Whittington complimented the new bus benches & trash receptacles in the City, noting trash receptacles need to be emptied more often 6 PAGE 2 OF 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 14, 1998 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Discussion of Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display Staff to report back 6 future meeting Cn. Lawrence mentioned that Cortez, Colorado, holds an annual fireworks display for the community 6 Cn. Lawrence thanked Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy for running an orderly Meetin 6 y g Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy compared the City's downtown banners to those in other cities 6 Adjourned in memory of Thomas R. McCarthy, Father of Mayor Pro Tem Keith McCarthy; Mary Ann Buckles, Mayor of So. Gate; & Don Schultze, Hawaiian Gardens Council Member 7 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., July 28, 1998 7 lukclerk\sconte\tab10714 PAGE 3 OF 3 1 0 9 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 14, 1998 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:45 p.m., July 14, 1998, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Keith McCarthy presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Keith McCarthy Mayor Pro Tem ,..., Robert S. Brazelton Joyce L. Lawrence Barbara J. Riley ABSENT: Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles Vose, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk - Treasurer 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 John Finch, Police Captain Linda Haines, Building Official Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Division Manager 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 Council Member Riley presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Myrtle Risley for her years of service on the Emergency Preparedness Committee, District 2. Council Member Lawrence presented a Certificate of Appointment to Diane Boggs on her appointment to the Water Facilities Corporation, District 5. Council Member Lawrence presented a Certificate of Appointment to James Derry on his appointment to the Cable TV Citizens Advisory Committee, District 5. Council Minutes 7/14/98 -1- 3 i ti Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy introduced Bob Schwabb, District Manager for the Automobile Club of Southern California in the Downey area who, along with Captain Rick Criner of the California Highway Patrol, presented 10851 Awards to Police Officers Tony Bauer, Terry Goeckner and Dan Ponder, for meeting the criteria on stolen vehicle recoveries. Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy presented to Jean Brazelton a Proclamation declaring y yp the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. HEARINGS Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy opened the pubic hearing on ADOPTION OF A NEW FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Riley, and so ordered to receive and file. Ms. Yotsuya explained that floodplain maps have been delayed for a number of years but new legislation was passed creating an area restoration zone, AR zone, which established new development criteria and eligibility for reduced insurance rates in the floodplain area. Staff has worked with FEMA to develop new floodplain management grading and paving ordinances for the City of Downey, which incorporate mandated regulations. FEMA required that an approved Ordinance be adopted by the City Council and be effective prior to July 6, 1998, the issuance date of the maps and the Council passed an Urgency Ordinance at their June 23rd meeting. At that time, the Council also introduced an Ordinance and now staff is recommending the Council conduct the public hearing to consider the adoption of the new Flood lain Management Ordinance for the City of Downey. p p g y Y There was no correspondence received regarding this matter. There being no one to speak regarding the Floodplain Management Ordinance, it was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and so ordered to close the •--• public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 1053 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 The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading and adopt. Prior to the vote, Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy asked for projected time lines and was informed that if the $60 million allocated by the House of Representatives is received for each of the next three years, the project will be completed and the City will be out of the floodplain. Council Minutes 7/14/98 -2- 1 7 ':. l.;J.t t]�'9 t,t,. p,`: t: t ., aeaYUr t.t, 4u, :•,,t04%, .-.. A 10 043 CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL Agenda items VI - - AGREEMENT RESERVING FEDERAL HOME FUNDS FOR THE LONG BEACH AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITION, INC., and VI -F -2 APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS, were removed at the request of Council Member Brazelton. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried (4 - to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, JUNE 23, 1998, AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (MAYORAL TRANSITION), JUNE 24, 1998: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 443 - PARROT STREET STORM DRAIN - PARCEL MAP NO. 23175 (ACCOUNT NO. 26 16443): Approve Plans and Specifications and g rant authority to advertise for bids: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 478 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS (ACCOUNT NO. 26 Accept the improvements and maintenance responsibility for p y the traffic signal improvements, Hazard Elimination Safety Project- Traffic Signal Modifications and approve extra work totaling $16,215.71: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. 596A - COMMUNITY /SENIOR CENTER AND GYMNASIUM: Accept the improvements and maintenance responsibilit y for the improvements and authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. #144932 - 145586, $2,768,577.89: Approve. APPEAL - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97 -66 /ZONE CHANGE 97 -67 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF THE RIO HONDO RIVER CHANNEL, ADJACENT TO THE CITY'S WESTERN BOUNDARY, SOUTH OF FOSTER - BRIDGE ROAD TO THE TERMINUS OF BLUFF ROAD (ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 6358 020 - 049): Set the public hearing for 7:30 p.m., July 28, 1998, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall: Approve. ZONE CHANGE 98 -33 - A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8117, 8127 AND 8133 THIRD STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 6254- 004 -023, 004 AND 003, FROM C -2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO C -3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT); APPLICANT STEVEN POPOFF; CITY Of DOWNEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Set the ublic hearing for p g 7:30 p.m., July 28, 1998, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall: Approve. Council Minutes 7/14/98 -3- k 0 0 :a 4 APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18: Approve the appointment of Council Member Barbara J. Riley retroactive to June 14, 1998: Approve. REVISION OF AREA E - DISASTER MANAGEMENT BOARD JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA): Approve the revised JPA Agreement: Approve. SELECTION OF LAW FIRM FOR SPECIFIC PERSONNEL RELATED LAWSUIT: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Special Services between the City and the law firm of Filarsky & Watt: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 6 187 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 23175 (12450 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD), APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AS SURETY RESOLUTION NO. 6189 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY RANGES FOR COMPUTER OPERATOR II AND DISPATCH SYSTEMS MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 6190 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING THE APPEAL AND DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98 -16 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON PROPERTY ZONED C -1. LOCATED AT 10890 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD ORDINANCES: None RESOLUTIONS: None Council Minutes 7/14/98 -4- 1OUL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS SOUTHEAST WATER COALITION Mr. Caton noted the Southeast Water Coalition was created to address the issues of improvement and protection of potable water in the southeast area of Los Angeles County and advised that Downey and its delegates were selected to serve as chairperson and lead agency for the next two years. The City's current delegate, Council Member Brazelton, and alternate, Council Member Riley, will be leaving their Council seats in November due to the election and term limits and staff is recommending that the Council consider changing these appointments. Council Member Lawrence recommended the appointment of Mayor McCaughan as the pp Y g delegate and CoundirMember Riley recommended the appointment of Council Member Lawrence as the alternate. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to appoint Mayor McCaughan as the City's delegate and Council g Y g Member Lawrence as the alternate. Council Member Lawrence thanked Council Member Brazelton for serving as Downey's delegate up to this point in time. OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval AGREEMENT RESERVING FEDERAL HOME FUNDS FOR THE LONG BEACH AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITION, INC. Council Member Brazelton mentioned the financial statement supplied is unaudited and asked if this was the best information available. The response was yes. He also noted there is no attorney fee provision in the agreement and asked if this was considered appropriate. Mr. Vose advised that many cities do not include the attorney fee provision when an agreement is between two cities or a city and a non - profit organization, stating this is really a Council policy issue. Mr. George explained that Kim Huntley, Executive Director of the Long Beach Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc., who was present in the audience, has stated he would not have a problem adding this language. Council Member Lawrence mentioned there are several 25 foot lots in a row in the City that could be purchased and combined for a planned unit development and questioned if this type of project would qualify for this funding. She was informed the funds can be used for land acquisition. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 - to approve an Agreement with the Long Beach Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc. (LBAHC), which reserves $192,150 in HOME funds for eligible housing activities, with insertion of language regarding the standard attorney fee provision. Council Minutes 7/14/98 -5- 1O346 i Pror to the vote, Diane Boggs, 8625 Meadow Road, 10568 Chaney Avenue, asked how a y o much money this agreement entails and if the funds will be spent in the City of Downey. Mr. Caton rep lied that staff feels the Long Beach Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc. is the best Community Housing Development Organization in this area and the agreement is in the amount of $192,150 and must be spent in the City of Downey. APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS Council Member Brazelton asked if staff was developing a priority list for future recommended projects and whether the Recreation and Community Services Commission reviewed this list. Mr. Jarrett explained the Commission did participate in discussion of the five ro capital projects for the p p coming year and unanimously approved each one. This first gp J ro'ect is being resented now due to p critical problems at Golden and Furman Parks and the short time period to obtain approval from the County, noting the other four items will be brought back to the Council in the next few months. RESOLUTION NO. 6188 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS FOR GOLDEN PARK IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AND FIELD RENOVATION AND FURMAN PARK IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded Y , by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried (4 -0) to waive further reading and adopt. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, complimented the new bus benches and trash receptacles around the City, noting that many of the trash receptacles need to be emptied more often. p p OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY Mr. Caton noted that Mayor McCaughan would like the Council to consider putting on a fireworks display for the City and that staff will report back to the Council at a future meeting. Council Member Lawrence mentioned that Cortez, Colorado, holds an annual fireworks display for the community. Council Member Lawrence thanked Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy for running an orderly meeting. Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy compared the City's downtown banners to those in other cities and Mr. Caton advised this would be reviewed. Council Minutes 7/14/98 -6- 1 0 OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None ADJOURNMENT : 8 :30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Thomas R. McCarthy, Father of Mayor Pro Tem Keith McCarthy; Mary Ann Buckles, Mayor of South Gate; and Don Schultze, Hawaiian Gardens Council Member, to 6:30 p.m., July 28, 1998, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. /Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk eith McCarthy, Mayor P • em H:\ CCLERK\SCONTE\MINUTES \CCMN0714. WPD Council Minutes 7/14/98 -7- 1