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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-25-92-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 25, 1992 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Proclamation to Downey Rose Float Association 1 Presentation of 1992 Rose Float Portrait to City 1 00-% Commendations to John Bland & Dale Ranieri re heroic rescue efforts 1 Minutes: Adjourned Reg. Mtg., 2/11/92; Regular Mtg., 2/11/92 Approved 1 Cash Contract #S. S.432 - Miscellaneous curb & gutter repair, handicapped & pedestrian improvements; approve extra work, .accept and maintain improvements Approved 2 Cash Contract #582 - South City Feeder Water Trans - mission (Phase III) , Imperial Hwy., Clark Ave. to Woodruff Ave.; approve plans & specifications & grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 2 Warrants issued: #43367 - 43780 Approved 2 Lakewood /Firestone Blvds. Specific Plan & Environmental Impact Report (SP 91 -2) Re -set hrg. 3/10/92 2 Amendment to License Agreement - Arroyo /Seco Food & Beverage Co. (Rio Hondo Golf Course food concession) to provide adjustment in monthly guarantee & percent used to calculate annual payment Approved 2 Res. #5532 approving Final Subdivision Map of Parcel Map #23160 (7828 Fourth P1. east of Rives Ave.) Adopted 2 Request to provide needed systems management services required by Police Dept. in support of computer program; authorize three to five year contract with CMSI Company to operate Department's Record Management System & Computer -Aided Dispatch System (including assistance with Phase III re portable display terminals) Approved as amended 3 Charter Amendments for June 2, 1992 ballot re Council term limitation & changing City election date to November of even numbered years • Tabled 4 Lennie Whittington re consensus of Council on any subject prior to review; lack of bids on trash & stmet sweeping; problems dealing with City staff 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 25, 1992 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Roger Lawrence re consideration of Charter Review g Committee recommendations; importance of recall p rocess 5 Joyce Lawrence re filming Council meetings on local Cable station for communication purposes 5 r—, Gary McCaughan re announcement of Closed Session action & agendas; changes in northern Councilmanic boundaries; request reconsideration of District boundary lines 5 Richard Pridham commended public for attendance at meeting; suggested following Purchasing Manual Guidelines 5 Lennie Whittington re reconsideration of Councilmanic District boundary lines Connie Sziebl thanked Council for adjourning in her mother's memor y 6 Cn. Boggs re trip to Sister City, Guadalajara, Mexico in honor of city's 450th birthday 6 Mayor Hayden re possibility of establishing Farmer's y Market � . n Downey 6 Mayor Hayden re trip with Council Member Riley to Independent Cities Association (ICA) and requested ICA speaker Randy Means be contated to present seminar in Downey 6 Adjournment in memory of Delia M. Martinez, mother of --� Connie Sziebl and grandmother of former Miss Downey 6 Adjournment 'ournment to 6:30 p.m., March 10, 1992 6 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 9446 OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY FEBRUARY 25, 1992 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:35 p.m. , February 25, 1992, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Barbara J. Hayden presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Barbara J. Hayden Mayor , Diane P. Boggs Mayor Pro -Tem Robert G. Cormack Robert S. Brazelton Barbara J. Riley ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager • Peter Thorson, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Ron Irwin, Fire Chief - James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Clayton Mayes, Police Chief Art Rangel, Director of Community Development Richard - Redmayne, Director of Public Works Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Ron Yoshi ki , Assist. Comm. Dev. Director /City Planner Dennis Chelstrom, Police Captain Robert Brace, City Engineer June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS { Mayor Hayden presented a Proclamation to Downey Rose Float Association President Cel Kimberly in recognition of the Association's 40th Anniversary. Mr. Bob Zimmerman, representing Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, presented the 1992 Downey Rose Float Portrait to Mayor Hayden. Mayor Hayden presented a Commendation to John Bland in recognition of his recent heroic rescue efforts. Ms. Dale Ranieri was not present to receive her commendation in recognition of her rescue efforts. HEARINGS: None. 1 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Co rmac k , seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended: MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 11, 1992; REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 11, 1992: Approve. 1 City Council Minutes 2/25/92 -1- CA \\\ CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S.432: Miscellaneous curb and gutter repair, handicapped and pedestrian improvements - approve extra work in the amount of $5,281.32, accept the improvements constructed and maintenance responsibility for same: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. 582: South City Feeder Water Transmission (Phase III) , Imperial Highway, Clark Avenue to Woodruff Avenue: Approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: #43367 - 43780, $1,048,459.20. LAKEWOOD /FIRESTONE BOULEVARDS SPECIFIC PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SP 91 -2) : Reset hearing for 7:30 p.m., March 10, 1992 in the Downey City Council Chamber. AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT - ARROYO /SECO FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANY (Rio Hondo Golf Course food concession) providing an adjustment in the minimum monthly guarantee and the percent used to calculate annual payment: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 5532 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 23160 (7828 FOURTH PLACE EAST OF RIVES AVENUE) , APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE OF A SET -ASIDE LETTER IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None. RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS REQUEST TO PROVIDE NEEDED SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUIRED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN SUPPORT OF COMPUTER PROGRAM Chief Mayes introduced Captain Chelstrom, who summarized the staff report, noting the only firm submitting a bid on this job was CMSI Company •---• from Irvine, California. Their proposal includes starting up the Record Management and Computer -Aided Dispatch Systems. He introduced the two consultants from CMSI, Mario Moreno and B i l l Crowe. Responding to questions from Council Member Boggs, the consultants noted their familiarity with Downey's computers and mentioned they will provide any enhancement or modifications needed in the system, including on -going personnel training. It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member Brazelton to authorize the Police Department to enter into a three to five year contract with CMSI to provide needed support to operate the Department's Record Management System (RNS) and new Computer -Aided Dispatch (CAD) System at a cost of $150,000 per year. (See later amendment to the motion) . Dr. Gary McCaughan, 7918 Eighth St., questioned whether this contract includes Phase III, the mobile, digital display terminals to be used in the police cars. City Council Minutes 2/25/92 -2- Captain Chelstrom stated that CMSI w i l l be involved in Phases I and I I 9/4Q the Records Management System (RMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch atch (CAD) P P System. The contract also includes their assistance in initiating Phase III, { the portable display terminals. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to amend the motion to state the contract is to include implementation of Phase III in the program. The original motion as amended was unanimously carried. OTHER BUSINESS: COUNCIL MEMBERS CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR JUNE 2, 1992 BALLOT REGARDING COUNCIL TERM LIMITATION AND CHANGING CITY ELECTION DATE TO NOVEMBER OF EVEN NUMBERED YEARS Mayor Hayden noted since the deadline for Charter Amendments to be placed on the ballot is approaching, this would be an appropriate time to discuss any proposed amendments. She requested input on this subject. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA ORDERING SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TWO PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS RELATING TO COUNCIL TERM LIMITATION AND CHANGE IN CITY ELECTION DATE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1992, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5524 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Mayor Hayden to waive further reading and adopt. (See motion to table). Council Member Cormack agreed the election date should be modified, but said the public can remove a Council Member through the democratic process if they are not satisified with his or her performance. Council Member Boggs expressed concern with the rush of l aci n these placing measures on the ballot. She mentioned there are people in the audience who would like to speak to this issue, after which she will have additional comments to make. Council Member Brazelton concurred, noting a Charter Amendment should be carefully considered. He stated Downey's size is small enough that term limitations are not needed; citizens could remove a Council Member if they wish. He noted the importance of continuity on the Council and mentioned these two items should be considered at the same time as the Charter Review Committee recommendations. Council Member Riley questioned when the City Attorney would make his impartial analysis. Mr. Thorson addressed the two proposed ballot questions, citing current cases that would affect term limitations. He noted that since the Charter Amendments and election would take place simultaneously, Council Member Boggs term in office would not be affected should these amendments be adopted. City Council Minutes 2/25/92 -3 .9449 Council Member Boggs requested clarification of a portion of the Resolution dealing with Charter Amendment No. 6 - Eligibility. She further questioned the legality of this issue and resulting legal fees that would result should this matter be taken to court. Mayor Hayden indicated her intent was not to deny another term to Council Member Boggs, but rather to limit Counci l terms in the future. Mr. Thorson concurred, noting he would include this clarification in his impartial analysis. He stated that Council Member Boggs would not be precluded from a third term this year. It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and carried by the following vote to table the proposed Charter Amendments: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cormack, Boggs, Riley, Brazelton NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hayden Mayor Hayden noted correspondence had been received from Ms. Priscilla Dunnum and Mr. Joel Lubin regarding their opposition to the proposed Charter Amendments. Ms. Joyce Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St ., mentioned the need for recall clarification in the City's Charter and expressed her opposition to the proposed amendments. Ms. Joan Smay, 13338 Castana St., expressed concern with the cost of the proposed amendments on the ballot. Council Member Cormack noted that since the subject has been tabled, audience comments are not necessary. Mayor Hayden asked for a show of hands in the audience representing those people who are opposed to placing these items on the ballot and a majority of people indicated their opposition. One citizen raised her hand in favor of the proposed amendments. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., questioned the City Attorney's expertise in this matter. He spoke regarding past attempts to change the election date. Council Member Cormack was excused from the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Ms. Grace Horney, 9201 Angell St., questioned the process of tabling the motion. She requested communication with citizens via newspaper articles, etc. in informing them about important matters before Council. Mr. Norman Horney, 9102 Angell St., expressed opposition to the two proposed amendments, noting continuity on the Council would be compromised should term limitations be imposed. He questioned how this issue would be handled in the future. Mr. Thorson clarified the Brown Act prohibits the City from taking any action on this item until it is placed on the Agenda, which would be properly posted. City Council Minutes 2/25/92 -4- • would know 9 � McCaughan, 7918 Eighth St., questioned how the public 0 Dr. Gary aug Eighth q _ . if this item were put on a future agenda without diligently following the P 9 or P postings newspapers. ers. He discussed placement of Resolutions and Ordinances P on agendas, and noted any changes to the City Charter should be done in the form of an Ordinance. Mr. Thorson reiterated that if this matter is to be brought off the table, it will have to be listed on the agenda. He clarified the rules and procedures for the format on agendas, including the placement of Resolutions and Ordinances. Mr. Richard Pridham, 10402 Bel iman St., expressed concern with not understandin the agenda and staff reports. He also stated the Purchasing understanding from company. Manual guidelines should be followed in all purchases o any p y. Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Dr., mentioned his past services on the Cit y Council and Charter Review Committee. He referred to the Committee's recommendations that have yet to be considered by Council and noted , how these two ro osals were not part of the recommendations. For financial reasons, he p p d i recommended a consensus of Council be taken. before spending money and time on one Council Member's request. • requested reinstituting the practice of having Council Member Boggs requeste g P a preview agenda for Council early in the week prior to a Council meeting. She indicated policy should be set for placement of items on the Agenda, including proposed Charter amendments and suggested that proposals from the Charter Review Committee be reviewed as soon as possible. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., recommended a majority of Council Members should agree on a subject before money and time is put into reviewing the matter. He indicated that contracts with local trash and street sweeping companies should be sent out to bid in order to save the City some money. He indicated his displeasure in dealing with City staff, noting they seem too busy to help the public. Mr. Roger Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., spoke regarding the Charter Review Committee recommendations that have yet to be considered by Council, citing the right of recall as a specific problem in the Charter. Ms. Joyce Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., suggested the filming of Council Meetings or agendas on Cable Television so that more people could access their City's governing body and decisions made. Dr. Gary McCaughan, 7918 Eighth St., requested an announcement of any Closed Session actions and was informed there was no action taken to be announced. He favored making the Closed Session Agenda public information prior to the meeting. He mentioned the boundary changes es in the northern y portion of Downey do not agree with the consultant's prepared maps and requested reconsideration of councilmanic district boundaries. Mr. Richard Pridham, 10402 Bellman St., commended the public for attending this Council meeting and showing their concern. He reiterated the need to follow the Purchasing Manual for City expenditures. City Council Minutes 2/25/92 -5- y 9 451 Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., requested the councilmanic boundaries be reconsidered as he wishes to be included in District 1, represented by Council Member Boggs. Ms. Connie Sziebl, 8516 Donovan St., thanked the Council for adJ 'ournin 9 in the memory of her mother. OTHER BUSINESS: COUNCIL MEMBERS (Continued) Council Member Boggs spoke regarding her recent trip to Downey's Sister City, Guadalajara, Mexico in honor of their 450th birthday. She commended members of the Sister City Association and discussed a new species of orchid, "The Guadalajara ", which was presented to that City by Downey representatives. Mayor Hayden mentioned she had spoken with Ms. Myrtle Risley regarding Y 9 9 the possibility of locating a Farmer's Market within Downey and asked staff to study this proposal. Mayor Hayden mentioned her recent trip with Council Member Riley to the Independent Cities Association (ICA) meeting, specifically noting the impressive speaker, Mr. Randy Means, and the information he dispensed. She requested staff look into having Mr. Means present a similar seminar in Downe y for city officials to attend. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Delia M. Martinez, mother of Connie Sziebl* and grandmother of former Miss Downey to 6:30 p.m., March 10, 1992 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. PI In "( \ :. te#6 � T�` //. _,.rte. �_ a � _ 4e' ( e, ith E. McDonnell, City Clerk :arrara J. •e -'r i City Council Minutes 2/25/92 -6-