HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-10-92-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MARCH 10, 1992
T A B L E O F MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Proclamation in honor of Camp Fire's 82nd Birthday 1
Proclamation declaring March 15 -22, 1992 as "Poison
Prevention Week" 1
Presentation to Ms. Alta Duke Cont. to 3/24 1
Res. #5533 certifying Environmental Impact Report
for Specific Plan 91 -2 Adopted 3
Ord. adopting Specific Plan 91 -2 Introduced 3
Dean Claiborne re excessive water ponding on
Firestone Blvd. due to nightly median watering 3
Lary Marks re excessive amount of street lights
out on Paramount & Firestone Blvds. 3
Richard Pridham re 48 street lights out in area
he surveyed; problems with sound system in Chamber;
urged adoption of guidelines in Purchasing Manual 4
Andrew Hopwood introduced himself as candidate for
38th Congressional District (includes Downey) 4
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 4
Minutes: Adjourned Reg. Mtg., 2/25/92; Regular
Mtg., 2/25/92 Approved 4
Warrants issued: #43781 - 44238 Approved 4
Library Literacy Fund - receipt of State Grant to
fund library training and resource materials Approved 4
Res. #5534 approving Final Subdivision Map #22983
(8533 -45 Cheyenne St.) ; approving agreement with
subdivider & acceptance of Letter of Credit in
lieu of surety bonds Adopted 4
Res. #5535 approving Final Subdivision Map #18094
(8318 -22 Iowa St.) ; approving agreement with
subdivider & acceptance of Set -Aside Letter in
lieu of surety bonds Adopted 4
Res. #5536 designating L.A. County Department of
Health Services as local enforcement agency for
AB 939 Adopted 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 10, 1992
TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #5537 setting authorization levels for settling
liability cases Adopted 5
Res. #5538 approving appointment of Frank Sannebeck to
Emergency Preparedness Committee - District Four Adopted 5
Ord. amending Section 7307 of Downey Municipal Code re
bi-monthly payment of water charges Introduced 5
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- Res. #5539 establishing late charge on water bills Adopted 9 op to 6
Establishment of procedure for Cit C ouncil Members to
p
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place items on regular meeting Agendas Cont. to 3/24/92 6
Calsan request to expand residential trash pickup;
direct staff to prepare necessary documents Approved PP 6
Petition to reconsider Ordinance #940 Received & Filed 7
Draft Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Set study session for
Update 4:00 p.m., 3/17/92 8
Report re potential Farmers Market in Downey Referred to staff for
further study 9
Cn. Boggs re state taking revenue generated from Staff to prepare
enterprise special districts & effect on Downey letter of protest
residents to State 9
Adjournment in memory of Mrs. Louise Cormack, wife of
Council Member Robert G. Cormack 9
Adjournment to 4:00 p.m., March 17, 1992 for Study
Session on General Plan Amendment Update 9
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY .
MARCH 10, 1992
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at
7:36 p.m., March 10, 1992, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall,
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Mayor Barbara J. Hayden presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Barbara J. Hayden Mayor
Diane P. Boggs Mayor Pro -Tem
Robert S. Brazelton
Barbara J. Riley
ABSENT: Robert G. Cormack (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Peter Thorson, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Art Rangel, Director of Community Development
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Clayton Mayes, Police Chief
Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works
Ron Yoshiki, Assist. Comm. Dev. Director /City Planner
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Victoria Jenkins, City Librarian
William Makshanoff, Building Official
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Mark Sel l heim, Principal Planner
William Doebler, Associate Planner
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
• .% Mayor Hayden presented a Proclamation in honor of Camp Fire's 82nd
Birthday to Yolanda Yazzie, Leader of the Tiny Toons Camp Fire Club.
Mayor Hayden presented a Proclamation declaring March 15 -22, 1992 as
'Poison Prevention Week' to Mr. John E. Tilley, owner of Zwebers Pharmacy and
President of the Southeast Pharmacists Association.
The presentation to Ms . Alta Duke was continued to the next meeting.
HEARINGS
Mayor Hayden opened the public hearing on LAKEWOOD /FIRESTONE BOULEVARDS
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP91 -2) AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; A SPECIFIC PLAN
TO GUIDE RETAIL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 36.5 ACRES NEAR THE
FOUR CORNERS OF LAKEWOOD AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARDS.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed the proofs of publication. It was moved by
Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and so ordered to
receive and file.
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Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, noting the Specific Plan is the
culmination of two years of study and research in the area. Basically, it is
a long -term zoning guide for unique property, such as the area around a
regional mall. He noted staff contacted all property owners affected in the
area for their input. Using an overhead projector, Mr. Rangel defined the
five subareas that comprise the Specific Plan. The City contracted with
Market Profiles to determine the most advantageous developments that would
benefit both property owners and the City. He mentioned that representatives
from Market Profiles, Endo Engineering, and Westin Pringle and Associates who
worked on the Environmental Impact Report are present to answer any
questions. An important aspect of the Plan provides for the continuation of
existing uses and structures in the area, i.e., the apartments near Cecilia
Street and Lakewood Boulevard. Incentives will be offered to property owners,
including increased lot coverage, and uniform parking stalls which would yield
approximately 3% additional spaces for the property. The Plan also addresses
adequate signing in proportion to square footage. A brief slide presentation
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was narrated comprised of maps and a more detailed description of the five
subareas previously shown on the overhead projector.
Council Member Boggs requested further information used in determining
the results of the survey and was informed of the methods used, areas
surveyed, and specific findings of the study, i.e., money being spent outside
of Downey that could be recaptured by a competitive business market. She then
praised the Plan for allowing non - conforming businesses and residences to
remain in the area and clarified that adequate parking standards would be
included in the Plan.
Mayor Hayden asked if there was any correspondence received and
Ms. McDonnell indicated a letter supporting Specific Plan 91 -2 had been
received from Hughes Investments.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and so ordered to receive and file.
There being no one to speak in favor of the Specific Plan and
Environmental Impact Report, Mayer Hayden asked if there was anyone present
who wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., spoke regarding the current '
building moratorium around the Stonewood Center area, specifically citing the
problems incurred by Stonewood Lodge Motel when they wished to renovate their
building. He expressed concern with small businesses and senior citizens that
may not be protected.
It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member
Riley, and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to close the
public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5533
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 91 -2
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The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried by the
Council Members present to waive further reading and adopt.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Brazelton favored the Plan as
a blueprint for future development in this area, and Council Member Riley
concurred.
Mr. Rangel noted that Stonewood Lodge Motel submitted plans to expand the
existing motel, and under the moratorium, the permits were denied. He
reiterated that the senior citizens living in the senior apartment buildings
near the corner of Cecilia Street and Lakewood Boulevard will be protected by
this Specific Plan.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., mentioned the owner of the
Stonewood Lodge Motel is in the audience and would like to comment at this
time.
Mr. Arvin Parekh, 11102 Lakewood Blvd., owner of Stonewood Lodge Motel,
discussed his efforts with staff regarding modification of his site.
Mr. Rangel stated that Mr. Parekh's request was to expand the room size
and he did go before the Planning Commission who denied the Variance. He
could have appealed this decision to Council, but chose not to do this.
Discussion ensued regarding restrictive limitations that may have been
placed upon buildings in the moratorium area. However, with the adoption of
the Specific Plan, buildings in the area will not be under any amortization
schedule and can be upgraded and maintained within the footprint that
currently exists.
Mr. Thorson advised of some language changes in the proposed ordinance
adopting the Specific Plan. In Section 1B, he recommended adding the words
"and certified" to the first l i n e and also adding Section 2H, to read "The
Council has considered the effects of the decision on the housing needs of the
region in which the City is located and balanced those needs against the
public service needs of the residents and available fiscal and environmental
resources."
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN 91 -2
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried by the
Council Members present to waive further reading and introduce.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Dean Claiborne, 9648 Firestone Blvd. , complained about excessive
water ponding near his property as a result of nightly watering of medians on
Firestone Boulevard.
Mr. Lary Marks, 7808 Borson St., noted an excessive amount of street
lights out on Paramount and Firestone Boulevards.
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ti Mr. Richard Pridham, 10402 Bel iman Ave., mentioned there are 48 street
lights out in another area he surveyed. He requested every other light be
disconnected to save the City money since he was advised by staff that the
City is paying for electricity on a per-lamp, per -month basis. He also spoke
regarding the sound system problems in the Chamber as many in the audience
could not hear all comments made. He then reiterated his suggestion that
Council adopt guidelines in the Purchasing Manual, specifically when going out
to bid to avoid any possible misunderstanding.
Mr. Andrew Hopwood, 1208 Wa rd l ow, Long Beach, introduced himself as a
candidate for the 38th Congressional District which will include the City of
Downey and other neighboring cities.
OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Mayor Hayden requested removal of Agenda Item VI -E -1, DRAFT ENVIRON MENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, from the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Ed McCaughan, 9215 La Reina St., requested removal of Agenda Item VI-
B-2, PETITION TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 940, from the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., requested removal of Agenda
Item VI -B -1, CALSAN REQUEST TO EXPAND RESIDENTIAL TRASH PICKUP, from the
Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Bra zel ton , seconded by Council Member
Riley, and unanimously carried by a majority of the Council Members present to
waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar as recommended:
MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 25, 1992; REGULAR MEETING,
FEBRUARY 25, 1992: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: #43781 - 44238, $1,087,959.63: Approve.
LIBRARY LITERACY FUND - RECEIPT OF STATE GRANT in the amount of $6,363 to ,.••.
fund tutor and staff training, printing, instructional resources, postage,
communications and special activities: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5 534 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 22983
(8533 -45 CHEYENNE STREET) , APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN IRREVOCABLE STAND -BY
LETTER OF CREDIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS
RESOLUTION NO. 5535 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18094
(8318-22 IOWA STREET EAST OF DOW N EY AVENUE) , APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE OF
A SET -ASIDE LETTER IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS
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RESOLUTION NO. 5536 (ADOPT)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
• THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AS
THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1989 (AB 939)
RESOLUTION NO. 5537 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SETTING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FOR SETTLING LIABILITY CASES
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RESOLUTION NO. 5538 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK SANNEBECK TO THE
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCILMANIC •
DISTRICT FOUR
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 7307 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE -
BIMONTHLY PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES
Mr. Powell summarized the staff report, recommending the establishment of
a late charge on overdue water bills to recompensate for sending out a late
notice. A flyer will be placed into the next water bill circulation to inform
the public of this new late fee.
Council Member Boggs discussed the need for a specific due date on the
bill and recommended giving a thirty day grace period after that date has
past, instead of the date the bill is mailed. She questioned the City's
collection cost for the late fee and was informed it. was approximately $2.50,
which coincides with the late charge.
Council Member Brazelton noted that credit cards do not give a thirty day
notice from the due date - the bill must be paid at that time or interest is
accrued.
Mayor Hayden concurred, noting the late charge should apply immediately
after the due date on the bill.
Mr. Caton suggested introducing the Ordinance and at the next meeting,
staff can show how the late charge will be applied.
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried by the
. Council Members present to waive further reading and introduce.
RESOLUTION NO. 5539
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING A LATE CHARGE ON WATER BILLS
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The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Riley, and.. unanimously carried by the
Council Members present to waive further reading and adopt.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PLACE ITEMS ON
REGULAR MEETING AGENDAS
Mayor Hayden mentioned Council Member Cormack would l i k e to be present
when this matter is considered. It was the consensus of Council to continue
this matter to the regular meeting of March 24, 1992.
OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL --,
CALSAN REQUEST TO EXPAND RESIDENTIAL TRASH PICKUP
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., expressed concern that by
expanding the residential trash pick -up for Calsan, competition from other
trash hauler companies would be difficult.
Mayor Hayden informed Mr. Whittington of the governmental requirements of
Assembly Bill 939 that need to be met by the City by a certain time. She
agreed other haulers should be given a period of abatement at the proper time.
Mr. Caton explained his need to know the desire of Council on this
matter, and then staff will return with a full report that includes all
pertinent information.
It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member
Boggs, and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to approve
Calsan's request and direct staff to prepare the necessary documents.
PETITION TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 940
Mr. Ed McCaughan, 9215 La Reina Ave., requested reconsideration of the
redistricting plan of Councilmanic boundaries in Downey. He questioned the
lack of records kept of Council subcommittee meetings. He referenced
documents contained in the Redistricting file of the City Clerk's Office,
noting that correspondence from the demographer, Mr. Peter Morrison, showed
there was no change made by him in the northern portion of the district
boundaries. Mr. McCaughan expressed concern that he would not be able to vote
at the next election and reiterated his request for boundary reconsideration.
Mr. Thorson advised of three laws the City must comply with regarding
redistricting which involves the City Charter, the Equal Protection Clause in
the United States Constitution, and the Federal Voting Rights Act. Also, the
Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters office has fixed the precincts for the
June election and even if Council wishes to reconsider Ordinance No. 940, the
result would not affect the boundary lines for the upcoming June election.
Mr. Peter Morrison, demographer consultant for the City's redistricting
plan, indicated the line at the northern end of town between Districts Three
and Four is a boundary adjustment he made himself to bring the population in
balance between the two Districts. He mentioned he had two maps drafted as
copies to work from and would bring back a more formal plan for
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consideration. According to his files, the area in question was circled to
show it as being an area of flexibility for use in necessary adjustments.
When he finalized the map to equalize the population in each of the Districts,
he then made the current boundary lines at the northern end of town. He did
evaluate the possibility of moving the lines back but noted it would have
increased the imbalance significantly.
Mayor Hayden stated it was important that this redistricting was done in
a manner in which there was no political motivation. Addresses and
personalities where not discussed at the subcommittee meeting, rather the most
even voter population distribution based upon the neatest lines. Council
Member Boggs incurred the greatest loss of voters in her area, including
family members.
Council Member Boggs requested elaboration on the procedures used by Mr.
Morrison in his redistricting efforts.
Mayor Hayden outlined the procedure to be followed for hearing comments
on this matter.
Mr. Morrison continued with his explanation on how he arrived at the
final district lines and the northern jog in the boundaries between Districts
Three and Four.
Mayor Hayden clarified that even if Council wished to reconsider boundary
changes at this time, it would not affect the June 2, 1992 election since the
County has already set the precincts within Downey.
Dr. Gary McCaughan, 7918 8th St., questioned why the County cannot change
the precincts if the procedure they followed can be proven wrong. He
discussed personal insults and submitted a letter dated February 28, 1992 to
Council based on the Brown Act and the Charter regarding public rights
abridged by the City. He expressed concern that decisions were not made in
public, and presentations made were inaccurate. Regarding Charter Section
1306 and the make -up of the subcommittee, he inferred that a conflict of
interest existed since the subcommittee was composed of Council Members. He
referenced the Attorney General 's comments pertinent to this matter and
alleged his First Amendment free speech rights were abridged.
Answering Dr. McCaughan's questions, Mr. Thorson mentioned he has been
informed by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Office that the
precincts are now permanently set. Regarding the meetings held, the
subcommittee was established at an open public meeting, and there were two
readings of the Ordinance at which time Mr. Morrison explained how the map was
drawn. In terms of the Brown Act questions, there were no decisions made
regarding redistricting until the Council voted on the second reading of the
Ordinance after considering the subcommittee's recommendation. With respect
to the Public Records Act, certain records are available to the public and
there are procedures to be followed when requesting these items. The Council
or public could have requested further information from Mr. Morrison at the
time he was explaining his work.
It was moved by Council Member Brazel ton , seconded by Council Member
Riley, and unanimously carried by the Council Members P resent to receive and
file the petition.
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Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Brazelton commented he had
all the information he needed when he voted on the redistricting issue.
Unfortunately, some voters would be disenfranchised because of this action.
However, the City Attorney advised that a rebalancing of the districts would
result in boundary changes. Therefore, he does not support further study nor
the resulting expense in reviewing this matter again.
Council Member Boggs noted she was on the subcommittee with Mayor Hayden
and did lose many eligible voters in her district. She recalled during the
subcommittee meeting there was no reference as to where anyone specifically
lived. She was pleased that a professional demographer would be dealing with
the boundary lines of the City to develop a legal and fair plan.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St , mentioned the Brown fl
St., Act
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requires that once any reports are given to Council or some other governing
body, they must be made available to the public. The Public Records Act
requires the staff to provide public documents to any person upon request.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE INCLUDING
CIRCULATION, LAND USE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN CHAPTERS OF THE DOWNEY
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS 191 -141 - DESIGN CHAPTER; 191 -
142 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER; 191 -145 - LAND USE CHAPTER AND #91 -146 -
CIRCULATION CHAPTER OF DOWNEY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE; AND CONSISTENCY CLEAN UP
FOR THE HOUSING CHAPTER, CONSERVATION CHAPTER, SAFETY CHAPTER, NOISE CHAPTER
AND OPEN SPACE CHAPTER OF DOWNEY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
Mayor Hayden mentioned that after speaking with staff on this matter, a
study session should be scheduled to discuss the issues involved prior to the
setting of a public hearing. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton,
seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried by the Council
Members present to set the study session for 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17,
1992 in the Downey City Council Chamber.
OTHER BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
REPORT REGARDING POTENTIAL FARMERS MARKET IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
Mayor Hayden mentioned she and Ms. Myrtle Risley had studied the
potential for establishing a Farmers Market in Downey and now would l i k e
Council's input prior to proceeding further.
Council Member Brazelton stated he was concerned with a potential
location for the Market and noted the community is well served with various
competing supermarkets.
Council Member Riley concurred, noting a location would be difficult to
find.
Mayor Hayden mentioned that possible locations could be researched
further, perhaps in the downtown area.
Council Member Boggs requested further information from other cities that
have Farmers Markets and any problems they have incurred.
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Ms. Myrtle Risley, 7938 Phlox St., spoke regarding this issue, citing the
cities of Torrance, San Pedro, and Whittier as having examples of flourishing
Farmers Markets. She noted that profits are made on a percentage of the sales
in most cases, and items sold are those not ordinarily found in supermarkets,
such as homegrown foods, fish, nuts, plants, flowers, etc.
Mayor Hayden asked staff to study this possibility further, including
identification of potential sites.
Council Member Boggs expressed concern that the state is taking revenue
generated from enterprise special districts and would l i k e to know the impact
on Downey residents. For example, money would be taken from Sanitation
Districts, the resulting impact being an increase in the property tax bill to
reflect increased sanitation charges. She requested a report back on this
matter and perhaps a form of protest to the state.
Mayor Hayden noted at the last Sanitation District Meeting she attended,
there was discussion regarding this issue. The raising of property tax bills
via the increase in Sanitation fees is a distinct possibility.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to draft a letter of
protest to the state regarding this matter.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Mrs. Louise Cormack, wife of
Council Member Robert G. Cormack to 4:00 p.m., March 17, 1992 in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Judith E. McDon -e , City C er B'rba ra f "'e / Mayor
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