HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-23-93-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MARCH 23, 1993
T A L E O F MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation of $10,000 check from March of Dimes 1
Certificate of Appreciation - March of Dimes 1
'0.44 Proclamation re Keep America & Downey Beautiful Month 1
Proclamation re Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Second
Annual Red Nose Day U.S.A. 1
Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2
Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs., 3/9/93 Approved 2
Warrants issued: #64130-64557 Approved 2
Res. #5663, appointing Gerald Silby to Downey Civic
Center Corporation (District 2) Adopted 2
Res. #5664, supporting cooperative efforts of Anaheim
& Disneyland in creating Disneyland Resort Adopted 2
Ord. #959 re imposition of curfew during
local emergency (Urgency) Adopted 2
Ord. re imposition of curfew during local emergency Introduced 2
Res. #5665, ordering Engineer's Report re proposed
rate changes in Ltg. Dist. A.D. 121 for fiscal years
1993-94 through 1996-97 Adopted 3
Michael Daugherty re gang activity in Crawford Park 3
Mike Perry re gunfire at Crawford Park 3
Ken Miller re increasing utility users tax 3
Selection Negotiator: on of Chief Negotiator. Approve contract
with law firm of Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson Approved 4
Funds from Cerritos College for City's consulting
participation in Learning Network Center Approved 4
Establish subcommittee to consider site alternatives Cn. McCaughan & Riley
for construction of community center f a c i l i t y to serve 4
Cn . Lawrence re town ha 11 mtg . on 1993-94 budget 4
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 23, 1993
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT
ACTION PAGE NO.
Cn. Riley re status of improvements on Imperial Hwy. p Y 4
Cn. Riley re driveway location at Texaco Gas
Station (Rives Ave. & Firestone Blvd.)
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Cn. Riley commended Police Dept. for recent
visibility at an elementary school
Y 5
Cn. Riley re placement of crossing guard/security
person at tunnel under Santa Ana Freeway 5
Cn. McCaughan re utilizing services of PTA to provide
security near tunnel area 5
Cn. McCaughan re benefits of using assessment district
to generate revenue 5
Cn. McCaughan re Council serving as Hospital
Commission to annually review Hospital lease Place on future agenda 5
Cn. McCaughan requested quick response to problems
at Crawford Park 5
Cn. McCaughan re gang attire store on Paramount Blvd. Referred to staff 5
Cn. McCaughan re creation of Police Task Force 5
Cn. McCaughan re shopping cart removal at Myrtle/
Third Sts. 5
Mayor Boggs re additional police patrol & graffiti
removal on Elm Vista St. 5
Mr. Caton commended Ms. Kehoe on outstanding service 5
Adjournment in memo ry of Mayor/Council Member Jay Price,
City of Bell 5
Meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., March 30, 1993 5
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MARCH 23, 1993
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at
7:55 p.m., March 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. Riley
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 City Manager
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
Clayton Mayes, Police Chief
Art Rangel, Director of Economic and Comm. Development
Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Manager
Ron Yosh i k i , City Planner
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Frank Stan, Real Estate Officer
Joyce Baker, Deputy City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Boggs accepted a $10,000 check from Jenny Forschee representing the
March of Dimes Foundation, to fund programs for the Campaign for Healthier
Babies.
Mayor Boggs presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the .March of Dimes
Birth Defects Foundation.
Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring April, 1993, as Keep
America and Keep Downey Beautiful Month, to Ms. Doris Patterson, Chairman of
Keep Downey Beauti ful Committee.
Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation recognizing the Sudden Infant Death
S
yrid ro aye (SIDS) Alliance on the Annual Second Red Nose Day U.S.A. , to Ms.
Sandy Campbell , representing the SIDS Alliance.
HEARINGS: None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL
Council Member McCaughan requested removal from the Consent Calendar of
Agenda Item VI-E-1, SELECTION OF CHIEF NEGOTIATOR - LIEBERT, CASSIDY AND
FRIERSON.
Mayor Boggs requested removal from the Consent Calendar of Agenda Item
VI-E-2, FUNDS FROM CERRITOS COLLEGE FOR CITY'S CONSULTING PARTICIPATION IN
LEARNING NETWORK CENTER.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member
Riley, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and
approve the remainder of the Consent Ca le/tar as recommended.
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, MARCH 9, 1993:
Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 64130 - 64557, $656,352.17: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5663 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPOINTING GERALD SILBY TO TRH E DOWNEY CIVIC CENTER
CORPORATION FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 1110
RESOLUTION N0. 5664 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND
DISNEYLAND IN CREATING THE DISNEYLAND R ESOR T
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE
ORDINANCE NO. 959
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 2434(a)(6) AND 2438, AND ADDING SECTION 2349
TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A
CURFEW DURING A LOCAL EMERGENCY
Mr. Thorson advised this Urgency Ordinance addresses concerns discussed
in recent judicial court decisions, and clarifies the conditions of curfew in
Downey. The regular Ordinance will also be considered for introduction at
this meeting and adoption at the next meeting.
The Urgency Ordinance was read in full by Mr. Thorson. It was moved by
Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and
unanimously carried to adopt.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 2434(a)(6) AND 2438, AND ADDING
SECTION 2349 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CURFEW DURING A LOCAL EMERGENCY
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 introduce.
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121: ASSESSMENT LEVY 1993-94 THROUGH
1996 -97
Mr. Redmayne summarized the staff report, noting new legislation requires
additional advertising and public noticing. In order to avoid the increased
costs, State requirements allow the agency to establish next year's rate and a
maximum rate for a four -year period. Yearly rates would be set in the normal
manner, including the usual notification and public hearing.
Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Dr., expressed concern regarding the
increased rates in Zone III and the inequities existing in adopted legislation
regarding property taxes.
Mr. Richard Pridham, 10402 Bel l ma n Ave., suggested unscrewing half of the
street lights in the City as a cost savings measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 5665
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY
ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT ON
PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE RATE SCHEDULE WITHIN LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. A.D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEARS
1993-94 THROUGH 1996-97
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member
Riley, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member McCaughan asked that the
Engineer's Report include information on the landscaping aspect of the
Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972, which was so ordered by the Mayor.
Mayor Boggs requested a letter be sent to other cities that are also
affected by property tax inequities, citing Mr. Miller's concerns and
recommendations on the issue.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Michael Daugherty, 7818 Dinwiddie St., commented on recent gang
activity in Crawford Park, and suggested working with the Cities of Bell
Gardens and South Gate to establish a safer neighborhood.
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Mr. Mike Perry, 7010 Dinwiddie St., expressed concern on behalf of
himself and another Dinwiddie resident, Mr. Steven Hines, regarding gunfire at
Crawford Park, and requested assistance in solving this problem.
Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Dr., recommended increasing the utility
users tax as opposed to creating assessment districts to raise revenue for
City services.
OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL
SELECTION OF CHIEF NEGOTIATOR: APPROVE CONTRACT WITH LI EBERT, CASSIDY
AND FR I ERSON
Council Member McCaughan recommended a staff person be designated as the
Chief Negotiator for personnel matters in order to decrease costs.
Mr. Caton mentioned the legal firm is needed for consulting purposes;
however, Mr. Powell is extensively involved in negotiations and will continue
being part of the process.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for special services between the City and the law firm of Li ebert ,
Cassidy and Frierson.
FUNS FROM CERRITOS COLLEGE FOR CITY'S CONSULTING PARTICIPATION IN
LEARNING NETWORK CENTER
Mayor Boggs requested a brief report.
Ms . Kehoe discussed staff's recommendation to implement a Community
Information Service as part of the Learning Network Consortium.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve the agreement between the
Cerritos Community College Learning Network Consortium and the City of Downey
for consulting services, and accept and authorize the expenditure of $1,500
for said services.
OTHER BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ESTABLISH COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO CONSIDER SITE ALTERNATIVES FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY
Council Member McCaughan suggested establishment of a subcommittee to
work with the School District in developing a community center.
Council Members McCaughan and Riley vo lun tee red to serve on the
subcommittee to consider site alternatives for the facility.
Mr. Harry Hem, 7920 6th St., received clarification that the subcommittee
will forward the recommended sites to Council for their consideration.
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ESTABLISH DATE FOR TOWN HALL MEETING ON 1993-94 BUDGET PRIORITIES
Council Member Lawrence recommended a special meeting be held for the
public and staff to address budget concerns in the next fiscal year.
Mayor Boggs stated that ample time would be allowed during the budget
adoption process for public input.
Mr. Lee Squire, 8804 Samoline St., favored scheduling evening study
sessions regarding the budget to foster increased public attendance and input.
Council Member Riley questioned the status of improvements on Imperial
Highway.
Council Member Riley commended staff for their efforts in lessening
traffic at the Texaco gas station on Firestone Boulevard and Rives Avenue,
since the approaching driveway has been moved away from the busy intersection.
Council Member Riley commended the Police Department for their recent
visibility near an elementary school, which has promoted a safer environment.
Council Member Riley recommended placing a crossing guard /security person
at the tunnel under the Santa Ana Freeway in Downey where there has been a
recent problem.
Council Member McCaughan suggested utilizing services of the Parent-
Teacher Association (PTA) in a joint effort to provide security near the
tunnel area.
Council Member McCaughan commented on the benefits of using an assessment
district instead of increasing the utility users tax to generate revenue.
Council Member McCaughan recommended the Council serve as the Hospital
Commission and review the lease of Downey Community Hospital on a yearly
basis.
Mayor Boggs directed the City Manager to place this subject on a fu to re
agenda.
Council Member McCaughan requested a quick response to the problems at
Crawford Park mentioned by residents tonight.
Council Member McCaughan requested staff investigate a gang attire store
located on Paramount Boulevard, north of Florence Avenue.
Council Member McCaughan suggested public input on a Police
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composed of interested groups to establish future goals and priorities of the
Department.
Council Member McCaughan requested removal of four shopping carts at the
corner of Myrtle and Third Streets.
Mayor Boggs requested additional police patrol and graffiti removal on
Elm Vista Street.
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OTHER BUSINESS - STAFF MEMBERS
Mr. Caton commended Ms. Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation ttnager, on the
outstanding service she provides to the community.
Mayor Boggs announced the Council is recessing to Closed Session to
complete discussion of items previously announced on the Closed Session
Statement.
The meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m. with all Council Members present.
There were no Closed Session actions to report.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in me mo ry of Mr. Jay Price, City of Bell
Mayor /Council Member and Area Representative on the Rapid Transit District, to
4:30 p.m., March 30, 1993, in the Council `Chamber of the Downey City Hall. ----6(.4a4e AO ' 1 4 ,
; .z.r/ if J d i th Mc Donne 1 City Clerk Diane P. Boggs, Mayor / /
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