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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-06-24-94-Regular Meeting MINu'riS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 14, 1994 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBS ACTION PAGE NO. Certificates of Appreciation to longtime Downey businesses that have served community 1 Certificate of Appreciation to Frank Davies on achievement of Eagle Scout status 1 Ord. approving Text Code Amendment 94 -15, re Motor Vehicle Repair in R -1 & R -2 Zones Introduced 2 Council Minutes: Adj. & Regular Mtgs., 5/24/94 Approved 2 Cash Contract #SS 447, Citywide Resurfacing: Award of contract to Sully- Miller Contracting Co. Approved 2 Cash Contract #SS 448, Citywide Slurry Seal: Plans, specifications & authority to advertise for bids Approved 2 Cash Contract #SS 427, Misc. Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repairs; Handicapped Ramps; & Pedestrian Improvements: Approve extra work, assess liquidated damages & accept improvements & maintenance responsibility Approved 3 Cash Contract #590, South City Feeder - Phase IV Water Transmission Main, Woodruff Av.: Plans, specifications & authority to advertise for bids Approved 3 Warrants Issued: #100533 - 101034 Approved 3 Zone Change 1194 -4 - 9117, 9121, 9131, 9191, 9201, 9215, 9227, 9245 Florence Av. & 10035 Haledon Av. (Applicant, Tony Uva) Hearing set 6/28/94 3 Appeal, certain conditions of approval for C.U.P. #94-13, 10808 Lakewood Bl. (Applicant /Appellant Thrifty Oil Co.) Hearing set 6/28/94 3 Unscheduled Equipment Purchase - Police Motorcycle Radio Headsets (8) Approved 3 Res. #5799, approving Application for Grant Funds from Used Oil Recycling Fund under Used Oil Recycling Enhancement Act for Education & Public Awareness & Enhancement of Collection System Adopted 3 Res. #5800, Ordering Engineer to Prepare & File Report on Proposed Changes in Rate Schedule within Lighting Maint. Dist. AD 121 for FY 1994 -95 Adopted 3 Page 1 of 3 • COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 14, 1994 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. 43801, Approving Engineer's Report for Assessments within Lighting Maint. Dist. AD 121 for FY 1994 -95 Adopted 3 Res. *5802, Declaring Intent to Levy & Collect Assessments within Lighting Maint. Dist. AD 121 for Adopted; sets hearing FY 1994 -95 7/12/94 3 �-• Res. #5803, Approving Application for Pedestrian Funds for FY 1993 -94 Authorized under Transportation Development Act Article 3 (SB 821) Adopted 4 Res. #5804, Approving Final Subdiv. Map of Parcel Map 123809, Approving Agreement w /Subdivider & Accepting Cash Deposit in Lieu of Surety Bonds (13032 Barlin Av.) Adopted 4 Ord. #976, Reclassifying Zoning Designations at 12023, 12045 & 12055 Lakewood B1. & 11904 -12058 Marbel Av. (even - numbered addresses only) to Hospital - Medical Arts Zone (Zone Change 1194 -10) Adopted 4 Ord. 1977, Authorizing Amendment to Contract bet. City & Board of Administration of PERS Adopted 4 Res. 115805, in Support of H.R. 3948 - Reauthorization of Federal Clean Water Act Adopted 5 Cn. Boggs re nomination of Art Aguilar, Clarence To be agendized for Bailey & Lee Powell to PIC Consortium next meeting 5 Cn. Boggs mentioned City Manager has requested County provide rat poison for distribution at Downey facility 5 Cn. Boggs re staff working with Caltrans to address issue of increased traffic on streets located north & south of I -105 Freeway 5 Cn. Boggs requested update from Metropolitan Transit Authority on Lakewood Light Rail Station 5 Cn. Lawrence extended appreciation to Friends of Downey City Library for recent funding of furniture for Library computers; mentioned Friends fund raising for redesign & const. of new circulation desk 5 Cn. Lawrence voiced concern re ongoing problem of semi- trucks parking on vacant lots & parking areas, citing specific locations in City 5 Page 2 of 3 .-, • 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 14, 1994 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. Riley mentioned large trucks parking at the vacant restaurant parking lot on Paramount B1. across from Warren High School 6 Cn. Riley has received letters from children in appreciation for service provided by DowneyLINK 6 Mayor Brazelton congratulated Planning Div. for its excellent staff report on proposed revisions to the Sign Ordinance 6 Al Orlando congratulated Mayor Brazelton on clean campaign; referenced controversial last minute flyer; & questioned whether Mayor's wife serving on Recreation Commission is conflict of interest 6 Mayor Brazelton responded to comments of Mr. Orlando 6 Cn. Boggs expressed confidence in her appointee to the Recreation Commission 6 Cn. Lawrence requested copy of controversial flyer 6 City Manager congratulated Mayor Brazelton and Cn. Riley on their re- election to City Council 6 City Manager urged citizens to attend June 16 meeting re status of L.A. County Drainage Alliance (LACDA) Proj. 6 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., June 28, 1994 6 Page 3 of 3 ! ` ' %; % j MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 14, 1994 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:43 p.m., June 14, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert S. Brazelton presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Robert S. Brazelton Mayor Barbara J. Riley Mayor Pro Tem Joyce L. Lawrence Diane P. Boggs ABSENT: Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Tim McOsker, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services Art Rangel, Director of Econ. & Community Development Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Robert Brace, City Engineer Bob Gallagher, Building Official Ed Velasco, Housing Manager Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Comm. Dev. Director /City Planner Dan Rockholt, Assistant Planner Cindi Lee, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Brazelton presented Certificates of Appreciation to representatives �--, of the following longtime Downey businesses that have served the community: Courier Escrow (Western llntual) , Paul Gaines, Jr., Attorney at Law, and All American Home Center. The businesses of Bob's Big Boy, Dosal' s Barber Service, and Gene's Sporting Goods were also acknowledged. Mayor Brazelton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Frank Davies on his achievement of Eagle Scout status. HEARINGS Mayor Brazelton opened the public hearing on PROPOSED CODS AMENDMENT N0. 94 -15, AMENDMENTS TO TIE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 9110.14 AND 9112.12, AS THEY RELATE TO AUTOMOBILE REPAIR 11 RESIDENTIAL BONES. Ms. McDonnell affirmed receipt of the proof of publication, which was so ordered to receive and file. Council Minutes 6/14/94 -1- • Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, noting this amendment was initiated by the City Prosecutor's office to address Code enforcement problems relating to automobile repairs in the R -1 (Single Family Residential) and R -2 (Two- Family Residential) Zones. Revised, concise language is needed for successful enforcement and prosecution. The proposed change would restrict the conduct of automobile repair to only those automobiles which are registered to the owner or occupant of the residential property. Since the intent is to restrict automobile repair as a home business, working on antique cars and emergency repairs would not be considered a problem. There was no correspondence received on this matter. As there was no one present to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed Code Amendment, it was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and so ordered to close the public hearing. ORDINANCE MO. An mum= or THE CITT cotJmCIL or THE CITY of DONKEY APPROVING TEXT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94 -15, AMENDDIG DONKEY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 9110.14 AID 9112.12 AS THEY RELATE TO MOTOR VESICLE REPAIR IN THE R-1 (S IIIGLI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-2 empo4AiaLy RBSID IAL) zoom The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and introduce, replacing the ward °automoobile' with 'motor vehicle' throughout the Ordinance. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Riley recommended the word "automobile" be changed to "motor vehicle" in the Ordinance, to also encompass motorcycle repairs. CONSENT CALENDAR - moms v a : None . CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Counc i l Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the Consent Calendar as recommended: COUNCIL = ADJOURNED AM) REGULAR MEETINGS - MAY 24, 1994: Approve. CASH CONTRACT MO. S.S. 447 - CITYWIDE RESURFACING: Award construction contract totalling $474,241.00 to Sully- Miller Contracting Company for resurfacing City streets: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 448 - CITYWIDE swim SEAL: Approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids to slurry seal approximately 28.2 miles of residential streets and 9.9 miles of major streets throughout the City: Approve. Council Minutes 6/14/94 -2- -! ' t,. 3 CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 4 2 7 - MISCELLANEOUS CURB, GUTI R AND SIDEWALK R_ 'AIR ; HANDICAPPED RAMPS; AND PEDESTRI_A IMP S : Approve extra work in the amount of $21,116.04; assess liquia - .ed damages of $6,400.00; and accept the improvements and maintenance respons i.,:: l i ty of same: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. 590 - SOUTH CITY FEEDER, PHASE IV WATER TRANSMISSION RAIN, WOODRUFF AVENUE: Approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids to construct a 20 - inch water main in Woodruff Avenue from Imperial Highway to Stewart and Gray Road: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 100533 - 101034, $2,615,783.02: Approve. ,.... ZONE CHANGE NO. 94-4 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9117, 9121, 9131, 9191, 9201, 9215, 9227, 9245 FLORENCE AVENUE AND 10035 HALEDON AVENUE (APPLICANT, TONY UVA) : Set hearing for 7 :30 p.m., June 28, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. APPEAL, CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF AI AOVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94 -13 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10808 LAKEWOOD B (APPLICANT/APPELLANT, THRIFTY OIL COMPANY): Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., June 28, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT P - POLICE MINORCYCLE RADIO HEADSETS, at a cost of $5,890 for eight headset kits: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 5799 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION ON THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Donn APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT FOR DUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS AND THE ENHANCEIOINT OF THE COLLEC TIC N SYSTEM! RESOLUTION NO. 5800 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE PROPOSED CHANCES EN THE RATE SCHEDULE WITHIN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. A.D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 -1995 RESOLUTION NO. 5801 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DCy1BEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER' S REPORT FOR ASS ESSION'TS WITHIN LIMING MAINTEIf AHcE DISTRICT A.D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95 RESOLUTION NO. 5802 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE CITY OF DCyN NEET DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE E DISTRICT k. D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95 (SETS HEARING FOR 7/12/94) Council Minutes 6/14/94 - P " 'c,.. t/ .. 'V RESOLUTION NO. 5803 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 AUTHORIZED UNDER TRANSPOWAT I ON DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 (S. B . 821) RESOLUTION NO. 5804 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PAS. NAP NO. 23809, APPROVING Al AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER, AND ACCEPTING A CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS (13032 BARLIN AVENUE) ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE E NO. 976 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Cr THE CITY OF DOLBY RECLASSIFYING IIFYING THE ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF THE PROPERTIES AT 12023, 12045 AND 12055 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AID 11904 UGH 12058 MAISEL MAIM A (EVEN-NUMBERED ADDRESSES ONLY) TO THE HOSPITAL - MEDICAL ARTS ZONE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING NAP OF THE CITZ OF DONKEY TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE OF ZONE (ZONE CHANGE NO. 94-10) Council Member Boggs advised she will be abstaining from voting on this matter due to a potential conflict of interest. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and carried by the following vote to waive further reading and adapt: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Riley, Lawrence, Brazelton ,...�, ABSENT : 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCaughan ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Boggs Council Member Boggs resumed participation in the Council Meeting at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 977 AN ORDINANCE or THE CITY COUNCIL 01 THE CITT OF DOWRY AUTIONIZING Al AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT swim THE cm COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DONKEY AMD THE BOA or ADMINISTRATION or THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC ' ► RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adapt. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Boggs reiterated her concern that PERS be contacted regarding denial of survival benefits upon remarriage of the survivor. Council Minutes 6/14/94 -4- • RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. OTHER BUSINESS - CONSENT : Items Removed by Counc i 1 Approval: None. OTHER BUS INESS - COUNCIL HERS RESOLUTION NO. 5805 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DONNE!' MN SUPPORT OF H. R. 3948 - RER T8ORIZATION OF FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT Council Member Boggs explained that Federal Lt tslation (H. R. 3948) is being considered which would provide funds for imp :. vements benefitting the Sanitation Districts serving Downey, and encouraged Council support of this Bill. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adopt. Council Member Boggs noted the Los Angeles County Private Industry Council (PIC) will be considering the nominations of Art Aguilar, Clarence Bailey, and Lee Powell bo the PIC Consortium at an upcoming PIC meeting, and the appointments will be agendized for confirmation at the next Council meeting. Council Member Boggs mentioned that Mr. Caton has requested the County provide rat poison for distribution at their Downey facility to control rodent problems in the City. Council Member Boggs indicated that staff is working with Caltrans to address the issue of increased traffic an streets located north and south of •--� the 1 -105 Freeway. Council Member Boggs requested an update from the Metropolitan Transit Authority on the Lakewood Boulevard Light Rail Station. Council Member Lawrence expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Downey City Library for their recent funding of furniture for library computers, and noted their long - range plans include raising funds for the redesign and construction of a new circulation desk. Council Member Lawrence voiced concern with the ongoing problem of semi - trucks parking on vacant lots and parking areas throughout the City, specifically citing the following areas where trucks have been recently parked: the northwest corner of Lakewood and Firestone Boulevards, Firestone Boulevard and Old River School Road, and Rosecrans Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard. Council Minutes 6/14/94 -5- 56 Council Member Riley mentioned that large trucks are also parking at the vacant restaurant lot on Paramount Boulevard across from Warren High School, disturbing neighboring residents. Council Member Riley referenced letters she has received from children expressing their appreciation for the service provided by D wneyLINK. Mayor Brazelton congratulated the Planning Division for its excellent staff report on the proposed revisions to the Sign Ordinance. ,•� ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Al Orlando, 8536 Rav i ller Dr., congratulated Mayor Brazelton on a clean campaign, but referenced a controversial, last - minute flyer. He also questioned whether the serving of the Mayor's wife on the Recreation and COMMunity Services Commission constituted a conflict of interest. Mr. McOsker advised this specific conflict of interest question has been previously reviewed by the City Attorney's office, and it was determined there is no conflict of interest in this matter. Mayor Brazelton rebutted comments made regarding his campaign for re- election, which focused on factual, positive issues, and noted his wife is highly qualified to serve on the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Council Member Boggs expressed complete confidence in her appointee to the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Council Member Lawrence requested a copy of the controversial flyer, as she discussed the positive campaign run by Mayor Brazelton for re- election. arizR BUSINESS: Staff ors Mr. Caton congratulated Mayor Brazelton and Council Member Riley on their re- election to the City Council. Mr. Caton urged citizens to attend a meeting on Thursday, June 16, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Downey City Council Chamber regarding the status of the Los Angeles County Drainage Alliance ALA) Project, which could result in costly flood insurance rates for Downey residents. ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., June 28, 1994, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. rot te Ai, 4Ire: • E. McDonne31, City Clerk 1 . Braze t= , ..' or Council Minutes 6/14/94 -