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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-10-93-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 10, 1993 T A B L E O F MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Certificate of Appreciation 1 Certificate of Appointment 1 Proclamation re "Food for All" Day 1 Ord. amending Downey Municipal Code re Senior Housing Development Standards Introduced 2 Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2 Council Minutes: Regular Meeting, 7/27/93 Approved 2 Warrants Issued: #68027 - 68455 Approved 2 Appropriate funds to Police Dept. budget to allow Police Community Relations Officer to remain a sworn posit ion Approved 2 Sale of Prop. A funds to City of Santa Fe Springs Approved 2 Res. #5712 apptg. Carl Jackson to Emergency Preparedness Committee, District 3 Adopted 3 Ord. amending Downey Municipal Code re Fees & the use of Police services for second responses at parties or gatherings Introduced 3 Rose Float Association facility at Wilderness Park: Authorization to negotiate lease Approved 4 Lee Squire commended Council Member McCaughan for his vote against increase in utility users tax 5 Authorize $60,000 transfer from General Fund Reserves to Acct. #10- 44130.0700 (City Clerk Budget) to cover costs for Special Municipal Election (11/2/93) Approved 5 City Council Committee Assignments Received & Filed 5 Restrictions re Yard Sales Staff to return w/ report on enforcement options 6 Cn. Riley commended Police Officer Richard Tuttle re recent handling of complaint at "Youth At Risk" party 6 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 10, 1993 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINLJED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. McCaughan re scheduling a neighborhood tour for To be placed on Council Members to assess housing needs future agenda 6 Meeting adjourned in memory of Mrs. Marguerite M. Morris, to 6:30 p.m., August 24, 1993 6 ,--N Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COMM ` ' 9 OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 10, 1993 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:40 p.m., August 10, 1993, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert S. Brazelton presiding. PRESENT: C o u n c i l Members: Robert S. Brazelton Mayor Barbara J. Riley Mayor Pro -Tem Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Joyce L. Lawrence Diane P. Boggs ALSO PRESENT: Lee Powell, Acting City Manager Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney Joyce Baker, Deputy City Clerk Gregory Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief Art Rangel, Director of Econ. & Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Ron Yosh iki , Asst. Comm. Dev. Director /City Planner Robert Brace, City Engineer Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Manager June Yo tsuya , Assistant to the City Manager Cindi Lee, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Council Merrier McCaughan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Brian Gasdia for service on the Personnel Advisory Board, and presented him with a Certificate of Re- appointment to the Planning Commission, District 3. Mayor Brazelton presented a Proclamation declaring August 21, 1993 as "Food For All" Day to Ethel Lover , Program Developer, Food For Al 1 Corporation. HEARINGS Mayor Brazelton opened the public hearing on DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 93-44 REGARDING SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Ms. Baker affirmed receipt of the proof of publication. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to receive and file. Council Minutes 8/10/93 -1- r Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, noting the proposed Ordinance would allow legal non-conforming senior housing units developed before 1992 to be rebuilt in the case of natural or manmade disasters. The three most recent developments affected are Regent Terrace, Brookshire Manor, and Aspen Place, since they were approved by the City prior to the effective date of the Senior Citizen Housing Standards in 1992. No correspondence was received on this matter. There being no one present wishing to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed Code Amendment, it was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and so ordered to close the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9141 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, BY MENDING SECTION 9141.18 APPLICABILITY OF OTHER REGULATIONS AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: Council Member Lawrence requested removal from the Consent Calendar of AGENDA ITEM VI-E-1, PROPOSED ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION FACILITY AT WILDERNESS PARK. Council Member McCaughan requested removal from the Consent Calendar of AGENDA ITEM VI-E-2, APPR O PR I AT I O N OF FUNDS FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EL EC TI O N - NOVEMBER 2, 1993. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING - JULY 27, 1993: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 68027 - 68455, $1,378,258.30: Approve. APPROPRIATE $48,000 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW THE PO LI C E COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER TO REMAIN A SWORN POSITION: Approve. AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF $100,000 IN PROPOSITION A FUNDS TO SANTA FE SPRINGS, at 604 on the dollar: Approve. Council Minutes 8/10/93 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 5712 (ADOPT) u ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF DOW N EY APPOINTING CARL JACKSON AS A MEMBER OF THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE FOR COUNC ILMANIC DISTRICT 3 ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 6 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 4601 THERETO PERTAINING TO FEES AND THE USE OF POLICE SERVICES FOR SECOND RESPONSES AT PARTIES OR GATHERINGS Chief Caldwell explained the intent of this Ordinance is to authorize charging a party giver for second or more police responses to loud, boisterous parties. A suggested minimum fee of $50 is based on a per minute cost for personnel involved, similiar to that imposed by surrounding cities. Council Member Boggs clarified the fee would be assessed on the party giver, and not the caller reporting a noisy party. Council Member McCaughan questioned whether a lien could be placed on property to collect the fee, and was informed that a property lien cannot be imposed under the current State legislation. Discussion ensued regarding fee collection, such as small claims court and subsequent judgement actions. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce. RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL PROPOSED ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION FACILITY AT WILDERNESS PARK - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE Council Member Lawrence expressed the following concerns with the Wilderness Park location: Need for neighborhood notification, landscaping consistent with the surrounding area, potential loss of significant trees, logistics as they pertain to area turnaround, guaranteed funding before commencement of the p roject, size of location site, and lack of available space for future Rose Float expansion needs. Council Minutes 8/10/93 -3- e .. Mr. Redmayne narrated a brief slide presentation of potential sites for consideration. The Physical Services Division Yard parking lot had been suggested as a possible location; however, use of this site would preclude future plans to expand the Yard, and problems exist with insufficient turning radius for Rose Float equipment. Mother site for consideration is a portion of undeveloped land at Wilderness Park. The area meets the needs of the Rose Float Association, and has been approved for this purpose by the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Particulars dealing with size and exact location can be negotiated in the lease. Compatible landscaping, including minimal tree removal, will be addressed, and sufficient funding will be required prior to building approval. Mr. Redmayne recommended that a public informational meeting be held to receive input on the proposed use from the surrounding Park residents. In response to Council Member Riley's questions, Mr. Redmayne explained that ample parking is available near the restroom area depicted in the Park slides. Discussion ensued regarding land ownership and appropriate use of the area. Council i l locations Member Boggs discussed the many locations that have been considered in the past, and noted the Park property meets the needs of all concerned. Security issues will have to be addressed by the Rose Float Assoc iation. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to authorize the negotiation of a lease agreement with the Downey Rose Float association for construction and use of a building on a portion of Wilderness Park. Prior to the foregoing vote, Mr. Redmayne advised the lease agreement will be returned to Council for final approval. Council Member McCaughan commented on the need to maintain open space in the City, and mentioned the possibility of security problems in this secluded portion of the Park. Ms. Gloria Heer, 10257 Rives Ave., voiced concern with inadequate parking facilities at the Park site. She commented on preserving wildlife in the Park and open space in the City, and the need t o protect Downey's parks for p u b l i c enjoyment. Ms. Doris Patterson, 10524 Lesterford Ave., spoke regarding the adequacy of the proposed Park site, noting the building could be used as an Emergency Preparedness Center, if needed. Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., agreed with the need to preserve parks in Downey, and suggested an environmental impact report be conducted on the proposed site to address concerns in this area. Ms. Dee Ba cus , 10330 Downey Ave., mentioned the Rose Float Association is requesting a very small amount of unused land at the Park, and discussed the measures that will be taken for security and landscaping. Council Minutes 8/10/93 -4- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a Mr. Lee Squire, 8804 Samo line St., commended Council Member McCaughan for his recent vote against increasing the utility users tax. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL (Continued) APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 2, 1993 Council Member McCaughan mentioned that the cost of $60,000 for the Special Election in November deferred funds that could have been used for public safety services. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to authorize the transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund Reserves to Account No. 104-1130.0700 (City Clerk Budget) to cover costs for the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of Downey on November 2, 1993. Prior to the foregoing vote, Joel Lubin, 7820 Al l e n g ro v e St., concurred with Council Member McCaughan's comments, questioning whether money could have been saved if the Charter Amendment ballot questions had been deferred to the regularly scheduled election in June, 1994. Ms. Baker mentioned that the City of Downey Special Municipal Election will be consolidated with State and local school board elections, in an effort to save costs. Discussion ensued regarding the initiative process that required the calling of a Special Municipal Election in November , 1993, and the misconception that this Election would not cost the City any money. O TH ER BUSINESS - Council Me mb errs CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Brazelton corrected the list to reflect that Council Members McCaughan and Riley serve in equal capacity on the Community Center Site Selection Subcommittee. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to receive ant file. RESTRICTIONS REGARDING YARD SALES Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, explaining the regulations for garage sales as outlined in the Downey Municipal Code. Council Member McCaughan discussed the statistical average of permits issued for ga rage sales, and cited abuses of the system, i .e . , sale of commercial items, and frequent sales at the same location. Other problems such as security and traffic need to be addressed. Two possible options include restricting garage sales to one specific place in the City, or reviewing the Downey Mun is i al Code for stricter rules and procedures, such as imposing a significant penalty on violators. Council Minutes 8/10/93 -5- 4 3 A P Council Member Boggs favored enforcement of the current regulations. Council Member Lawrence expressed concern with garage sale signs placed throughout the City, and was informed that City employees can remove the signs in the public right -of -way. Council Member Riley also noted the problems with the sale of commercial goods at garage sales, and urged continued enforcement of the current requirements. After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to direct staff to return at the next meeting with a report addressing the concerns discussed tonight and enforcement options available. Council Member Riley commended Police officer Richard Tuttle on his recent handling of a loud party complaint at a 'Youth at Risk' gathering held in a local park. Council Member McCaughan requested consideration of a neighborhood tour by City Council Members be placed on a future agenda to evaluate the needs of the housing community, similar to the efforts of the BRAID Program for businesses in the City. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None. ADJOURNMENT: 8:55 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Mrs. Marguerite M. Morris, longtime Downey resident and wife of Mr. Arch Morris , to 6:30 p.m., August 27, 1993, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. /.41 f .t,e,/, -- Joyce . Baker, Deputy City Clerk 'obert . :raid' to Ma" .r • 1 Council Minutes 8/10/93 -6-