HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-26-92-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY J
MAY 26, 1992
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Certificate of Appreciation to James Baird - Eagle Scout
cout
pp 9 1
Res. #5557 re Source Reduction & Recycling Element &
Household Hazardous Waste Element Adopted 2
Appeal, Zone Variance #92 -14 (7975 Second St.) Cont. to 6/9/92 2
Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2
Minutes: Adj. Reg. Meeting, May 12, 1992 Approved 2
Warrants issued: #46099 - 46542 Approved 2
Purchase of 25 body armor vests for fire
personnel to be used in civil unrest Approved 3
Library bookshelves earthquake bracing: Authorize
contract with Burt C. Gentle Co. for said service Approved 3
Res. #5558 requesting Board of Supervisors to
accept transfer and conveyance of Misc. Transfer
Drain #1031 (Emily Lane from Old River School Rd.
to Quill Dr.) Adopted 3
Res. #5559 approving final subdivision map of
Parcel Map #22194 (10923 -35 Little Lake Rd.) Adopted 3
Res. #5560 designating certain city employees
,,••� to sign application to State Office of Emergency
Services for damages due to civil unrest Adopted 3
1992 -93 Community Development Block Grant Funds:
Allocate $15,000 to Rio Hondo Temporary Home &
request future funding for PTA H. E. L. P.S. Program
be reviewed at budget study Approved 4
Study Session to review proposed 1992 -93 Budget Set for 3:00 p.m.,
6/4/92 4
Minutes: Regular Meeting, April 28, 1992 Approved as amended 4
Amendment to Agreement with LACDA Alliance &
Ferguson Co. for consulting services Approved 4
Agreement with Great Western Savings Bank to
provide deferred compensation program to
City of Downey employees Approved 4
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 26, 1992
TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Vin. Riley re presentations at next mtg. from
Gangs Out Of Downey (GOOD) 5
Cn. Boggs re reappt. of Art Aguilar as private sector
rep. to Private Industry Council Approved 5
Cn. Boggs req. report on receipt & disbursement
of Police Forfeiture Funds 5
Cn. Boggs re large property tax increase levied on
small excess lots by I -105 Freeway area 5
Mayor Hayden re wish list from Downey Girls Po ny to i 1
Athletic Association 5
Mayor Hayden re naming Library Meeting Room in honor
of Council Member Robert G. Cormack & his wife, Louise 5
Norman Horney re work being done at vacant Toyota
Dealership on Firestone Blvd. 5
Lennie Whittington re DDA between Penske & Community
Development Commission & question on lease arrangements 5
Larry Squire thanked Council for $200,000 CDBG fund
allocation to School District; requested seminar be
established on nature and purpose of Redevelopment Agency 5
Carol Wilford re using Redevelop. funds for Downey High
School and requested inclusion at any Redevelop. seminar 1 5
Joan Smay thanked Council for $200,000 CDBG fund
allocation to School district; requested inclusion at any
future Redevelopment seminars 6
Brian Gasdia re offensive campaign material ; 6
Joyce Lawrence re deceptive campaign advertising 6
Adjournment to 3:00 p.m., June 3, 1992 for budget
study session
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 26 , 1992
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at
7:30 p.m., May 26, 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 S. Braze l ton
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 , P o l i c e Chief
Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Comm. Dev. Director /City Planner
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Ed Velasco, Housing Manager
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
,.� The presentation to James Baird in recognition of attaining his Eagle
Scout Award was given at the Meeting of the Community Development Commission.
HEARINGS
Mayor Hayden opened the public hearing to discuss FINAL DRAFT OF 'THE
CITY `S SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
ELEMENT.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publication which was so ordered to
receive and file.
Mr. Redmayne summarized the staff report, commenting on the Final Draft
of the two elements which were prepared in compliance with the California
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB939).
There was no correspondence received on this matter.
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There being no one present to speak in favor or opposition, it was moved
by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Braze lton, and so ordered
to close the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5557
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING
THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
The Resolution 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 adopt.
Mayor Hayden recognized student council members from Gallatin Elementary
School in the audience.
Mayor Hayden opened the p u b l i c hearing on APPEAL, ZONE `VARIANCE NO. 92-14,
A REQUEST TO PERMIT A PARKING SLAB IN REQUIRED LANDSCAPED AREA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7975 SECOND STREET (ZONED R1 -5000) .
Ms. McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publication which was so ordered to
receive and file.
Mayor Hayden indicated the applicant, Ms. Zenaida Guerra, telephoned the
City Clerk today, requesting a continuation of this hearing to June 9, 1992
when all Council Members can be present.
Ms. Guerra verbally confirmed her request to have the hearing continued
until June 9, 1992.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Riley,
and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to continue the hearing
to 7:30 p.m., June 9, 1992 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall,
11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California.
OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Council Member Boggs requested removal of Agenda Item VI-A-2, MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 28, 1992; Agenda Item VI-E-1, AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
FOR FE1NA CONSULTING SERVICES; and Agenda Item VI-E-3, DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PROGRAM from the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member
Riley, and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended:
MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, MAY 12, 1992: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: #46099- 46542, $1,515,080.20: Approve.
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PURCHASE OF 25 BODY ARMOR VESTS to be carried on various fire apparatus
and worn in times of civil unrest or in compromising situations at an
approximate cost of $1O,000 plus tax: Approve.
LIBRARY BOOKSHELVES - EARTHQUAKE BRNING: Authorize staff to contract
with the Burt C. Gentle Company to install earthquake bracing on library
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bookshelves in the amount of $9,983.95: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5558 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF
SAID DISTRICT, A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1031 IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT,
AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE TH ER EO F
(EMILY LANE FROM OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD TO QUILL DRIVE)
RESOLUTION NO. 5559 (ADOFF)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 22194
(10923 -35 LITTLE LAKE ROAD N/0 HALCOURT AVENUE), APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH
DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS
RESOLUTION NO. 5560 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING: ,CERTAIN . CITY EJIPLOYEES AS AGENTS TO SIGN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR DMAGES DUE TO CIVIL UNREST
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1992-93 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) - ALLOCATION FOR
RIO HONDO TEMPORARY HOME
Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, commenting on the annual
operating costs of the Rio Hondo Temporary Home, which includes salaries for
employees and mentioned volunteers also work at the f a c i l i t y . He noted
Downey's contribution amounts to approximately three (3) percent, while 8.3
percent of the recipients originate from Downey. He also discussed the annual
estimated operating costs for the PTA H.E.L.P.S. Program, noting all work is
performed by volunteers.
Council Members Boggs suggested reviewing the Community Services budget
for possible funding of the PTA H.E.L.P.S. Program. After consideration of
the percentage of Downey funds allocated to the Temporary Home and the Downey
residents that use the facility, she expressed a strong desire to allocate the
full $15,000 to the Home.
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It was moved by Council Member Boggs,. seconded by Counc=il Member
Brazelton,
and unaimously by carried b the Council Members present to continue
allocating $15 ,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program Funds to the
Rio Hondo Temporary Home and request that funding for PTA H.E.L.P.S. Program
be reviewed during the budget study session.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Riley recommended allocating
monies from the General Fund for the PTA H.E.L.P.S. Program in the future.
STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED 1992 -93 BUDGET
It was the consensus of Council to set the Budget Study Session for
3:00 P .m., Dine 3, 1992 in the Downey City Council Chamber.
Mr. Caton was asked to notify the newly - elected Council Members after the
election and invite them to participate in the study session.
OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL
MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 28, 1992
Council Member Boggs referred to the comments of Mr. Joseph Lumsdaine
contained in the first and last paragraphs on page 6 and mentioned that
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Mr. Lumsdaine said he was representing Downey Taxpayers United. She requested
::ivt staff review the tape meeting th t e of the meetin and insert this comment into the Minutes.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Riley,
and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 1992
as amended.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN LACDA ALLIANCE AND FERG USO N COMPANY FOR
FEMA CONSULTING SERVICES
As requested by Council Member Boggs, Mr. Caton summarized a staff report
on the City's involvement in the FEMA process and the alliance of cities that
was formed to seek relief from the stringent mandatory flood plain regulations
being imposed by the Federal Government.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Riley,
and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to approve the
Amendment to the Agreement between LACDA Alliance and the Ferguson Company for
consulting services and to authorize the allocation of $21,000 from the
General Fund reserve for such service.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM - GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS BANK AGREEMENT
At the request of Council Member Boggs, Mr. Powell discussed the
recommendation to add Great Western Savings Bank as an additional deferred
compensation investment company for City employees.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Riley,
and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to approve an Agreement
with Great Western Savings Bank to provide a deferred compensation program to
the City of Downey employees.
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OTHER BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Riley noted she received a request from Mrs. Jean Stohl to
place on the next Agenda two presentations from the Gangs Out Of Downey (GOOD)
Program.
REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. ART AG U I LAR AS THE PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Council Member Boggs mentioned the Policy Board of the Private Industry
Council has decided to allow each City the opportunity to approve the private
sector representative on the Private Industry Council.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Riley,
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and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to approve the
reappointment of Mr. Art Aguilar to the Private Industry Council.
Council Member Boggs requested a report on receipt and disbursement of
Police Department Forefeiture Funds.
Council Member Boggs mentioned the large property tax increase being
levied on small excess lots purchased by adjacent homeowners in the 1 -105
Freeway area and asked for staff assistance in contacting the County to see if
the taxes can be reduced or held to a minimum. Referred to City Manager.
Mayor Hayden submitted to the City Manager a wish list from the Downey
Girls Ponytail Athletic Association.
Mayor Hayden requested the next agenda include a proposal to name the
Library Meeting Room in honor of Council Member Robert G. Cormack and his
wife, Louise, for the many hours they have donated to the community and
particularly to the Downey City Library.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
-% Mr. Norman Horney, 9102 Angell St., questioned the existence of permits
for landscaping changes and other renovations taking place at the vacant
Toyota dealership property on Firestone Boulevard and was informed all work
requiring permits was stopped until those permits are issued.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., spoke regarding the June 9,
1992 hearing on the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between Penske
and the Community Development Commission for operation of a Toyota dealership
and questioned lease arrangements.
Mr. Larry Squire, 9546 Metro St., thanked Council for the $200,000
allocation given to Downey Unified School District from the Community
Development Block Grant funds. He reviewed questions he had about the
Redevelopment Agency and requested a seminar be developed to educate the
public on the purposes and issues of Redevelopment matters.
Ms. Carol Wilford, 9159 Bays i nger St., questioned the possibility of
using Redevelopment funds for Downey High School if this school is in the
Redevelopment area, and requested she be included in any Redevelopment
seminars in the fu to re .
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Ms. Joan Sma y, 13338 Ca sta na Ave., thanked Council for the $200,000
allocation to the schools from CDBG funds, questioned the use of Redevelopment
funds, and requested she be included in any future Redevelopment seminars.
Mr. Brian Ga sd is , 7830 4th St., spoke regarding offensive campaign
material he has received at his home and mentioned he has contacted the Fair
Political Practices Commission to review this matter. He read from the
California Penal Code regarding consequences of such false statements and
requested Council direct staff to adopt some type of election reform that
would restrict anyone convicted of Election Code violations from serving on
the Council now or in the future •�,
Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., expressed
Ms . Joyce La ressed opposition to deceptive
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campaign ai n advertising she has received and lack of filing the proper form for
late excessive expenditures or contributions by the group "Downey Taxpayers
United." She noted she has also contacted the Fair Political Practices Act to
investigate this matter.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:31 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 3:00 p.m., June 3, 1992 in the Council
Chamber e-f Downey City Hal l for a budget study session.
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