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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-02-23-93-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COU NC I L OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 23, 1993 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Council Minutes: Ad j. . & Reg. Mtgs., 2/9/93 A J 9 PP roved 1 Warrants issued: #63437-63794 Approved 1 Res. #5656, authorizing City participation in Plan for Southeast L.A. County Subregion prepared by California Association of Governments (SCAG) Adopted 1 Ord. #956 approving Zone Change #92 -111, 8020 -8100 Phlox St. Adopted 2 Ord. #957 re establishing trip reduction & travel demand measures Adopted 2 Ord. re prohibiting loitering for drug - related activities Introduced 2 Unscheduled equipment purchase: Authorize appropria- tion of $17,894.81 of Asset Forfeiture funds for purchase of crowd control & riot equipment Approved _ 3 Cn. Riley re prompt response from Public Works to citizens' complaints 3 Cn. Riley re favorable results of shopping cart removal program 3 Cn. Riley re importance of volunteerism in City 3 Cn. Braze lton re need for volunteers in all areas 3 Cn. McCaughan re progress report on property maintenance o r d i n a n c e 4 Cn. McCaughan re report on implementing citation process in Code Enforcement Program & cost information for full staff in Code Enforcement Division 4 Cn. McCaughan re Independent Cities Assoc. Joint Mtg. with L.A. County Police Chiefs' Assoc. & discussion of narcotic tracking system 4 Cn. McCaughan re review of Bellflower Graffiti Ordinance to aid in updating Downey's Ordinance 4 Cn. McCaughan re joint mtg. with Planning Commission to discuss future goals 4 Page 1 of 2 r . COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 23, 1993 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. McCaughan re reporting Council actions in Communicator 4 Cn. McCaughan re establish parking program at Wilderness Park as a means of generating revenue 4 Mayor Boggs re status of previous requests at Council meetings 4 Mayor Boggs re Downey Sister Cities Association function 4 Mayor Boggs re addressing YMCA on City's financial status and services 4 Mayor Boggs re more restrictive Anti- Smoking Ord. 4 Mayor Boggs re establishing regulations for Statements of Qualification published on ballot 4 Larry Squire re excessive graffiti in neighboring City & complimented Downey's graffiti program 4 Richard Engles re permission to situate equipment storage container at Rio San Gabriel Park 4 Adjournment in memory of Monsignor Patrick Cleary, St. Raymond's Church; Downey Police Explorer Colleen Gaytan; & Compton Police Officers Kevin Burrell and James MacDonald 5 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., March 9, 1993 5 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 23, 1993 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., February 23, 1993, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall , Mayor Diane P. Boggs presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Diane P. Boggs Mayor Robert S. Braze l ton Mayor Pro - Tem Barbara J. Ri ley Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Joyce L. Lawrence ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Peter M . Thorson , City Attorney Judith McDonnell , City Clerk Lee Powell, Assistant i Ass s ant C ty Manager Ron Irwin, Fire Chief Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services Clayton Mayes, Police Chief Art Rangel, Director of Community & Economic Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Comm. Dev. Dir. /City Planner Robert Brace, City Engineer June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Cindi Aid ian, Executive Secretary P 9 y PRESENTATIONS: None. HEARINGS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member - Riley, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, FEBRUARY 9, 1993: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 63437 - 63794, $1,140,118.59: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 5656 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PREPARATION OF A PLAN FOR THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBREGION, WHICH WILL BECOME A PART OF A REGIONAL COMPREHENSIYE PLAN BEING PREPARED BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS { Council Minutes 2/23/93 -1 - • • ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. 956 0'66 .� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8020 -8100 PHLOX STREET, DOWNEY, FROM R1 -5000 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND PB (PARKING BUFFER) TO M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) , AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 (ZONE CHANGE NO. 92 -111) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. 957 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING CODE AMENDMENT 92 -105, MENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MEASURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65089 AND 65089.3 The 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. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 4107.5 TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE DOW N EY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT LOITERING FOR DRUG- RELATED ACTIVITIES Ms. Yotsuya summarized the staff report, recommending adoption of this Ordinance as a preventive measure regarding illegal drug sales in the community. She referenced a similar Ordinance recently adopted in Monrovia which has been challenged and upheld in the judicial system. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member McCaughan, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member McCaughan expressed support of the Ordinance, noting this would provide an additional tool for law enforcement officers in the field. Council Members Brazelton and Riley commended Council Member McCaughan for initiating this type of City legislation to protect the community. . y RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None. Council Minutes 2/23/93 -2- r . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1) UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - CROWD CONTROL AND RIOT EQUIPMENT FROM ASSET FORFEITURE FU IUD S Chief Mayes summarized the staff report, explaining the Mutual Aid Response System that includes 47 cities in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. In case of any civil uprising, aid could be provided or requested from nearby cities through this Response System. In preparation for any unrest, Downey Police Officers need to be outfitted with the proper equipment, which if approved, w i l l be funded from Asset Forfeiture monies. Mayor Boggs referenced new firearms recently purchased by South Gate and questioned their necessity in Downey. Chief Mayes commented that the current equipment request is uniform with other agencies; however, staff will be submitting a separate request in the future for a specific weapon used by narcotic agents, that is currently utilized in South Gate. Council Member McCaughan discussed the initial and annual funding source for the equipment, as some of the items will be outdated and need continuous replacement. He asked about the necessary training. Chief Mayes explained the training procedures the Department has undertaken, including intensified staff training with the different agencies involved. He further noted this will be a one -time purchase; hopefully, the Office of State Emergency Planning will provide replacements for the equipment. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to authorize appropriation of $17,894.81 of Asset Forfeiture funds for the purchase of crowd control and riot equipment. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Riley expressed her support of providing this equipment for the police officers. Mr. Charles Anna, 8237 Birchcrest Rd., expressed support for the police officers and the equipment needed in their job. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL: None. OTHER BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Riley complimented the Public Works Department for their prompt response to citizens' complaints. Council Member Riley noted favorable results of the shopping cart removal program. Council Member Riley stressed the importance of volunteerism in the community. Council Member Brazelton concurred with Council Member Riley's comments regarding the need for volunteers in all areas. Council Minutes 2/23/93 -3- Council Member McCaughan re requested qu a progress report on the property maintenance ordinance, and suggested contacting the C a l i f o r n i a League of _ L Cities Library for helpful information. Council Member McCaughan requested a report on implementing a citation process in the Code Enforcement Program and requested cost information to bring Code Enforcement Division up to full staff level. Council Member McCaughan commented on attending the Independent Cities Association Joint Meeting with the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association, and the programs discussed, including narcotic tracking systems across the State. He suggested staff contact those cities who are participants in these programs for further information. Council Member McCaughan noted he has distributed copies to staff of the Bellflower Graffiti Ordinance to aid in updating Down ey's Ordinance regarding this matter. Council Member McCaughan reiterated the need to have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss future goals in the community. Council Member McCaughan re c once nd ed the City of Downey Communicator report on Council actions, including budgetary problems facing the City. Council Member McCaughan requested a report on establishin a parking P 9 program that would generate revenue at Wilderness Park, noting this is a regional park which involves a lot of Code Enforcement and Police Department time. Mayor Boggs requested an update from staff regarding status of previous requests made at Council Meetings. Mayor Boggs commented on her attendance at a Downey Sister Cities Association function and mentioned visiting professors from Guadalajara, Mexico, that are here to study infra - structure, plant life, recycling, etc. Mayor Boggs noted she addressed the YMCA regarding the City's attempt to retain services while making budget cuts. Mayor Boggs requested staff look into a more restrictive Anti-Smoking Ordinance. Mayor Boggs requested the City Attorney review establishing regulations for Statements of Qualification that are published on the ballot, since they have been used to attack opponents. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Larry Squire, 9546 Metro St., commented on excessive graffiti in a neighboring City and complimented Downey's graffiti program. Mr. Richard Engles, 9518 Muller St., founder and Director of Downey Pop Warner Football, requested permission to situate an equipment storage container at Rio San Gabriel Park. { OTHER BUSINESS - STAFF MEMBERS: None. Council Minutes 2/23/93 -4- • 11 "1 T . ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Monsignor Patrick Cleary, St. Raymond 's Church; Downey Police Explorer Colleen Gayta n ; and Compton Police Officers Kevin Burrell and James MacDonald, who were killed in the line of duty, to 6:30 p.m., March 9, 1993, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. • z i „iz 1 . dith E. McDonnell =, City Clerk Diane P. Boggs, Mayor Council Minutes 2/23/93 -5-