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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-08-24-93-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 24, 1993 T A : L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Certificate of Appointment 1 Items Removed from Consent Calendar 1 r-.. Council Minutes: Adj. & Regular Mtgs., 8/10/93 Approved 2 Warrants Issued: #68456 -68636 Approved 2 Unscheduled equipment purchase - Replacement computer to operate Police Computer Aided Dispatch System Approved 2 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit: Authorize fund disbursement for equipment & implementation Approved 2 Rio Hondo Golf Course - Approve Plans & Specifica- tions & authorize solicitation of construction bids Approved 2 Res. #5713, establishing salary adjustment for Police Captains Adopted 2 Ord. #966, amending Downey Municipal Code re Senior Housing Development Standards Adopted 2 Ord. #967 amending Downey Municipal Code re Fees & use of Police services for second responses at parties or gatherings Adopted 2 Yard Sales and Code En fo rc a me nt Work Program Receive d & Filed 3 Cash Contract #593 - Underground Storage Tank Study: Approve consultant agreement with The Mark Group & proceed with Phase I (Investigation) Approved 4 Grandparents & Books Partnership Agreement with FHP Health Services Approved 4 George Butcher requested assistance for his health and destitute condition 4 Cn. Lawrence re applications available for those wishing to participate in artwork tiles at Metro Green Line Station on Lakewood Blvd. 4 Cn. Lawrence re appointment to SEAACA Board, statistics on euthanized animals, & encouraged responsible pet ownership and adoption 4 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 24, 1993 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. Lawrence re receipt of anonymous letters & need for identification to properly address concerns 4 Cn. Boggs requested review of obsolete Ordinances for repeal and removal from Code 4 Cn. McCaughan re discussion on Shopping Cart To be placed on Ordinance next agenda 4 Cn. McCaughan re review of policy on vehicle parking To be placed on on front lawns next agenda 4 Cn. McCaughan re scheduling date to discuss plans for community center 4 Cn. McCaughan re setting dates for Council tours of To be placed on City neighborhoods to assess housing needs next agenda 5 Cn. McCaughan re excessive weeds at vacant Nissan dealership on Firestone Blvd. Referred to staff 5 Cn. McCaughan re tree trimming on Florence Ave. Re fer red to staff 5 Cn. Boggs re debris on vacant lot at northwest corner of Firestone & Lakewood Blvds. Referred to staff 5 Mayor Brazelton re unsightly appearance of vacant Chevrolet dealership on Firestone & Paramount Blvds. Referred to staff 5 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., September 14, 1993 5 Page 2 of 2 a4 t; MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 24, 1993 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p .m . , August 24, 1993, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert S. Braze lton presiding. PRESENT: Council 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 Judith E. McDonnell , City Clerk Gregory Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services Art Ra ngel , Dir. of Econ. & Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Robert Brace, City Engineer Victoria Jenkins, City Librarian William Makshanoff, Building Official John Finch, Police, Lieutenant Mark Sellheim, Principal Planner June Yot suya , Assistant to the City Manager Cindi Lee, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS e •-• Council Member McCaughan presented a Certificate of Appointment to Carl Jackson , Emergency Preparedness Committee, District 3. HEARINGS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL: Council Member McCaughan requested removal from the Consent Calendar of AGENDA ITEM VI -C -1, CASH CONTRACT NO. 593 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK STUDY. Council Member Lawrence requested removal from the Consent Calendar of AGENDA ITEM VI -E -4, GRANDPARENTS AND BOOKS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. CONSENT CALENDAR • It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: i - Council Minutes 8/24/93 -1- i v--•. COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS - : Approve. AUGUST 10, 1993. VARRAN TS ISSUED: NO. 68456 - 68636, $759,65554: Approve. UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FROM ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS - REPLACEMENT Carl PU TER TO OPERATE PERATE POLICE COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM, at a cost of $19,951: Approve. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT UNIT - AUTHORIZE DISBURSEMENT OF $33,000 FROM � ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION, with ongoing aid from the General g g personnel costs to be p eral Fund: Approve. RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS: Approve. R ESO LU TI O N NO. 5713 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR POLICE CAPTAINS ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. 966 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9141 OF THE 'DOW N EY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, BY MENDING SECTION 9141.18 APPLICABILITY OF OTHER REGULATIONS AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS The Ord ina nce was read by title only. It was moved by Cou nci 1 Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. 967 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 6 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 46 01 THERETO PERTAINING 10 FEES AND THE USE OF POLICE SERVICES FOR SECOND RESPONSES AT PARTIES OR GATHERINGS The Ord ina nce was read by t it le on l y. It wa s moved by Cou nc i 1 Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Ri ley, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None . Council Minutes 8/24/ 93 -2- 4~ # - ADMINI STRATI VE REPORTS YARD SALES AND CODE ENFORCEMENT WORK PROGRK4 Rangel summarized the staff report, noting the importance of continued enforcement of yard sale regulations, especially �' Ra n g in residential neighborhoods. Fines could be determined for certain violations if a proposed Charter 'Amendment is passed in the November election, which would allow for certain Code violations to be classified as "infractions." Other potential violations by i handled b the infraction process could include tall grass and excessive paving in front yards, and construction work done without weeds, p g permits. Organizational 9 Or anizational chan es proposed for Code Enforcement Division will promote efficiency and proactive enforcement. Two new Code Enforcement P y officers will work alternative schedules, including weekends, and be responsible for enforcing all Code violations defined as infractions. Code p 9 regulations and sales have been interpreted to apply to individual 9u concerning g y properties. Council Member McCaughan recommended staff enforce the Ordinance as written while changes are being implemented, and suggested ambiguous language be modified in the Code to clearly reference one property as Mr. Rangel discussed. He requested monthly updates on yard sale statistics. Council Member Riley agreed with the necessity of enforcement, and mentioned the large number of yard sales on Rives Avenue this past weekend. Council Member Boggs noted staff has addressed the concerns, and urged enforcing the current regulations. • i received regarding rd n Council Member La wre nc e referenced letters she receive g g the proliferation feration of yard sale signs throughout the City, and recommended a brochure be printed for the public, outlining yard sale regulations. Mayor Brazelton concurred with previous comments, suggesting that a public information brochure also address property maintenance requirements. Ms. Myrtle Risley, 7938 Phlox St., expressed dissatisfaction with telephone answering machines in City Departments, and reported graffiti on the southeast corner of Paramount and Firestone Boulevards. She asked that neighbors not be required to give their name when reporting a violation in their area, as this would cause disharmony among neighbors. Mr . La rr Squire , 9546 Metro St . , commended staff and Council 1 for r y proposing a proactive Code Enforcement Program, and agreed that neighbors should not be placed in a position of reporting each other's violations. Ms. Marcella Bright, 10354 Hasty Ave., requested designated hours of operation be imposed on garage sales, especially during morning hours, so that neighbors will not be adversely affected by noise, traffic, etc. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to receive and file. Council 1 Minutes 8/24/93 -3- i OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL , �, ? � :36 CASH CONTRACT NO. 593 - UNDERGROUND STOR A6 E TANK STUDY Council Member McCaughan questioned the necessity underground ty for concocting an under g tank study. Mr. Redmayne advised that earlier information indicated leaks in the underground tanks. The proposed study by the recommended consultant, Th ,will include an investigation � � e Mark Group, nvestigation of the City's underground storage tanks, tank replacement and remediation of contaminated soils. It was moved by Council Meer McCaughan, seconded by Council l ,and unanimously y c Member Riley, us y carried to approve the consultant agreement with The Mark Group, Engineers and Geologists, Inc. to complete to a study o f ' round storage � y the City's s unde n'g ge tanks, and authorize the consultant to proceed with Phase I (Investigation) in the amount of $88,900. GRANDPARENTS AND BOOKS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH FHP HEALTH SERVICES Council Member Lawrence commended the Library Partnership with RP Health Services as an excellent example of public and private sector cooperation. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded b y Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried to approve the Partnership Agreement with FHP Health Care for the Library's P A r� 9 nary s Grandparents and Books Program. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. George Butcher, 13115 Verdura St., requested assistance in handling problems he is experiencing in with his probl P g unemployment and illness resulting in his destitute condition, and was referred to Community Services Division. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Council Member Lawrence mentioned that applications are available for those people wishing to participate in imprinting tiles for artwork at the Metro Green Line Station on Lakewood Boulevard. Council Member Lawrence, noting her recent appointment to the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Board, commented on the high number of animals euthanized at SEAACA in the past year due to overpopulation, and encouraged responsible pet ownership and adoption. Council Member Lawrence mentioned receiving many anonymous letters on different issues, and asked that people identify themselves so that concerns can be addressed appropriately and thoroughly. Council Member Boggs reiterated her request that staff return obsolete Ordinances to Council for repeal and removal from the Downey Municipal Code. Council Member McCaughan requested Council review possible modifications to the Shopping Cart Ordinance at the next Council meeting. Council Minutes 8/24/93 -4- Council Member McCaughan referenced a proposed Ordinance in Artesia deals ng with parking ith arkin in front lawns, and requested Council review Sec tion -- 9150.20 o f Downe y p Iun is i al Code Section pertaining to this matter at the next Council meeting. Council Member McCaughan recommended scheduling a date to discuss funding d9 sources and future plans for a community center. Council Member McCaughan requested Council consider dates at the next meeting for touring City neighborhoods to assess housing needs. Council Member McCaughan referenced letters he received regarding excessive weeds at the vacant Nissan dealership on Firestone Boulevard, and the need for tree trimming on Florence Avenue. Council Member Boggs noted the vacant lot on the northwest corner of Firestone and Lakewood Boulevards needs to be cleaned of debris. Mayor Brazelton mentioned the unsightly appearance of the vacant Paramount Chevrolet lot on the southeast corner of Firestone and Paramount Boulevards. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None . ADJOURNMENT: 8:10 p.m . The meting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m ., September 14 , 1993, in the J Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall . „ ... i _. ir .../., ,,..: ,t,,,a,e ....„,..,,,,„,; 4 ,,,,,.. . ....... i . ' d ith E. Mc onnell , City Clerk 'o.ert S. Brazel tong Mayor 1 1 1 1 1 Council Minutes 8/24/93 - 5-