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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-07-14-92-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 14, 1992 T A B L E O F MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Commendation to Anthony Le Ca n i l a o 1 Proclamation re July, 1992 - "Recreation & Parks Month" 1 Proclamation re July 13, 1992 - "Therapeutic Recreation Week" 1 Certifications of Appreciation to District 2 Appointees 1 Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2 Council Minutes: Adj. Reg . Mtg., 6/30/92 2 PP A ea 1, Z.C. #92-45, NW corner Lakewood Blvd. & Rosecrans Ave. (8855 Rosecrans Ave.) Set hrg. 7/28 2 Res. #5573 apptg. David Gafin to Planning Commission - Distr ict One Adopted 2 { Res. #5574 apptg. Connie Sziebl to Recreation & Community Services Commission - District One Adopted 2 Res. #5575 apptg. Mildred Terry to Citizens Health & Environmental Sanitation Commm i t tee - District One Adopted 2 Res. #5576 apptg. Kenneth Beckner to Water Advisory Board - District Two Adopted 2 Res. #5577 apptg. Brian Gasdia to Planning Comm. - District Three Adopted 2 Res. #5578 apptg. Meredith Perkins to Planning Commis- sion - District Five Adopted 3 Res. #5579 apptg. Carol Rowland to Recreation & Community Services Commission - District Five Adopted 3 Res. #5580 proposing to annex areas into Ltg. Dist. A.D. 121 & ordering Engineer's report (Annexations 92/02 through 92/20) Adopted 3 Res. #5581 approving Engineer's report for Annexations 92/02 through 92/20 Adopted 3 Res. #5582 declaring intent to annex & maintain current to street ltg. fixtures - Annexations 92/02 - 92/20 Adopted; set hrg. 8/11 3 Page 1 of 4 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 14, 1992 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NC Res. #5583 req. Bd. of Supervisors of L.A. County Flood Control to acc. transfer & conveyance of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain #721 for future operation, maintenance, repair & improvement Adopted 3 Res. #5584 amending City's Conflict of Interest Code & rescinding Res. #5276 Adopted 3 ''" Ord. amending portion of Chapter 5 of Downey Municipal y P Code re charitable solicitations Introduced 4 Ord. repealing Ord. #944, re use of Utility Users Tax Revenues for public safety services Introduced 4 Res. #5586 repealing Res.'s 5551, 5552, & 5556 and cancelling Special Municipal Election on 11/3/92 re Utility Users Tax revenues for public safety Adopted 5 Res. ordering submission to Downey voters for proposed Charter Amendment re Council Term Limitations at a Special Mun. Elec. held 11/3/92 Failed 5 Res. req. consolidation with L.A. County Bd. of Supervisors for Spec. Mu nc . El ec . held 11/30/92 No Action 5 Res. . prov id i ng for f i l i n g of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at Municipal Elections No Action 5 Res. setting priorities for filing written arguments re City Charter Measure & directing City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis No Act ion 6 Acceptance of donated art work sculpture P lacement at Furman Park near Art Museum Building Approved 6 Appropriate funds for Green Line Light Rail Station Enhancements Continued 7 Joel Lubin re discontinuing study of proposed Truck 7 Ordinance at Planning Commission level Lennie Whittington re continuous problems with vacant houses on Manatee St. purchased by Downey Community Hospital & lack of assistance to those evicted 7 Johnette Stickel re support of term limitation issue on November ballot 7 Page 2 of 4 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 14, 1992 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NI Zach Morales re petition to City signed by residents in Hall Rd. area requesting solution to traffic problems on Hall Rd. 7 Ken M i l l e r thanked Council for not placing issues of Utility Users Tax & Term Limitations on November ballot 7 Lary Marks re continual maintenance of street lights on major streets; questioned newspaper used for publishing City legal notices 7 Pete Garo (unk. sp.) re assistance as resident on Manatee St. evicted from his home when property was purchased by Downey Community Hospital 7 Council Minutes - Regular Meeting, June 23, 1992 Approved 8 Warrants Issued: #47294- 47862, $1,906,700.63 Approved 8 City Council Committee Assignments Received & Filed 8 Cn. McCaughan re estab. mtg. with School Dist. on intro. basis - staff to send letter 8 Cn. McCaughan re inaudible P.A. system in Council Chambers to be looked into 8 Cn. McCaughan re maintaining one main telephone number to City Hall receptionist 8 Cn. McCaughan re need to understand warrant procedure - ' staff to meet & explain 8 Cn. McCaughan re legal ramifications between City, hospital lease agreement & residents on Manatee St. that received eviction notices 8 Cn . Lawrence re graffiti re mo v a 1 on freeway walls owned by Ca l trans , citing Dunrobin Bridge 8 Cn. Lawrence re inoperative street lights in area of Woodruff & Dunrobin Aves. 8 Cn. Lawrence re televising Council Mtgs. 9 on Cable T.U. 9 for those who cannot attend mtgs. 9 • Cn. Riley re report on recent attendance at Independent Cities Risk Management Seminar 9 Page 3 of 4 COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 14, 1992 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NC Mayor Boggs re progress report on Farmers Market 9 Mayor Boggs re possible mutiple sessions for summer swimming at community pool 9 Mayor Boggs re possible gang activity at Spencer Williams Elementary School grounds at night 9 Mayor Boggs re constituent concerned with $1 million liability requirement to work on City property 9 Mayor Boggs re priority list of Charter Amendments from Review Committee 9 Mayor Boggs re Council Members giving reports of events, seminars, etc. they attend in the future at Council Meetings to keep public informed 9 Meeting adjourned to: 5:15 p.m., July 28, 1992 9 Page 4 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 953 OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 14, 1992 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7 :45 p.m., July 14, 1992, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Diane P. Boggs presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Diane P. Boggs Mayor Robert S. Braze lton Mayor Pro -Tem Barbara J. Riley Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Joyce Lawrence ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Ron Irwin, Fire Chief Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services Clayton Mayes, Police Chief Art Ra ng e l , Director of Community Development Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Dir. of Comm. Dev. /City Planner Robert Brace, City Engineer Bonnie •Kehoe , Recreation Manager William Makshanoff, Building Official June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Boggs presented a Commendation to Anthony Le Canilao for his heroic efforts in thwarting a recent bank robbery. Mr. Rick Lopez of Southern California Bank was also present to offer his thanks and congratulations. Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring Jul 1992 ' y 99 P g y, as Recreation and Parks MD nth" to Ms. Jean Brazelton, Member of the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring the week of July 13, 1992 as "Therapeutic Recreation Week" to Mr. Chester Land, representing Los Amigos Medical Center. Mayor Boggs presented Certificates of Appreciation to District Two appointees serving on various Commissions, Committees and Boards: Mr. Al Allensworth - Civic Center Corporation Mr. Douglas Haydon - Parking Place Commission Mr. Leon Emerson - Emergency Preparedness Committee Mr. J. Art Johnson - Recreation and Community Services Commission Ms. Joyce Lawrence - Planning Comission HEARINGS: None. Council Minutes 7/14/92 -1- 8535 REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Council Members Lawrence and McCaughan requested removal of Agenda Item VI -A -1, COUNCIL MINUTES, REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 23, 1992, from the Consent Calendar. Council Member McCaughan requested removal of Agenda Item VI -D, WARRANTS ISSUED: 147294- 47862, $1,906,700.63, from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: MINUTES: Adjourned Regular Meeting (Council Reorganization) , June 30, 1992: Approve. APPEAL, ZONE CHANGE NO. 92 -45 , NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND ROSECRANS AVENUE - REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) AND R1 -5000 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) to C -2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) : Set hearing for 7 :30 p.m., July 28, 1992 in the Downey City Council Chamber. RESOLUTION M. 5573 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID GAFIN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR COUNC ILMANIC D ISI 1RICT ONE RESOLUTION NO. 5574 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINDIENT OF CONNI E SZIEBL TO THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COINCILMANIC DISTRICT ONE RESOLUTION N0. 5575 (ADOPT) 0 ,,,, k A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF M I LDR ED TERRY TO THE CITIZENS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION COMITTEE FOR COUNC ILMANIC DISTRICT ONE RESOLUTION NO. 5576 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF KENNETH BECKNER TO THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNC ILMANIC DISTRICT TWO RESOLUTION N0. 5577 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPO IN1M ENT OF BRIM GASD IA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR COU NC ILMANIC DISTRICT THREE Council Minutes 7/14/92 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 5578 (ADOPT) 36 A RESOLUTION O F THE CITY COU NC I L OF THE CITY OF DOW N EY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEREDITH PERKINS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR COUNC ILMAN IC DISTRICT FIVE RESOLUTION NO. 5579 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CAROL ROWLAND TO THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE RESOLUTION NO. 5580 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. A.D. 121 AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATIONS 92/02 THROUGH 92/20) RESOLUTION NO. 5581 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ADDITION TO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF ANNEXATIONS 92/02 - THROUGH 92/20 RESOLUTION NO. 5582 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES - ANNEXATIONS 92/02 THROUGH 92/20 (Sets Hearing August 11, 1992) RESOLUTION NO. 55B3 (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 STORN DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 721 IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF RESOLUTION NO. 5584 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION'S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5276 Council Minutes 7/14/92 _3_ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS Mr. Thorson explained the revisions contained in this Ordinance were done to conform with State and Federal laws, simplify definitions arx1 registration materials. The most significant change will be solicitation hours from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p .m . to 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p .m . based again on State and Federal law cases. He outlined a few changes to the text of Ordinance: Page 1 9 1, Section 4500 (a), l i n e three, should include the language "whether the solicitation is conducted door -to- door ",...in any place of business, etc; Page 2, Section 4504 (g) should include an ellipsis to denote there are no other - changes to the provisions of that Section; and Page 3, Section 4513(a) should include an ellipsis at the end for this same reason. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried to wive further reading and introduce. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 944, RELATED 10 SECTION 6197 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE USE OF UTILITY USERS TAX REVENUES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES Mr. Caton summarized the staff report, noting the proper legal documents have been prepared which would rescind the prior Council's decision to place the utility users tax item on the November ballot. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Riley mentioned she w i l l be voting the way her constituents have asked her to vote, making sure this money is marked specifically for the Fire and Police Departments. Council Member Brazelton stated it is not warranted to go to the expense of placing this measure on the November, 1992 ballot; there is confidence in the current City Council to utilize the subject funds in the appropriate way. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and carried by the following vote to introduce: AYES: Braze l ton , Lawrence , McCaughan , Boggs NOES: Riley Council Minutes 7/14/92 -4- 953 RESOLUTION NO. 5586 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING (1) RESOLUTION NO. 5551, (2) RESOLUTION NO. 5552 AND (3) RESOLUTION NO. 5556 AND CANCELLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY ON TUESDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1992, FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE RELATING TO THE UTILITY (USERS TAX The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Merrier Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Riley, and carried by the following vote to waive further reading and adopt: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Braze lton, Lawrence, McCaughan, Boggs ' NOES 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Riley Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member McCaughan suggested a review is needed of the recommended changes to the Charter as proposed by the Charter Review Committee and Council Member Lawrence, a former Committee member, concurred with this recommendation. 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 A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO COUNCIL TERM LIMITATIONS AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Council Member Lawrence questioned the procedure for reversing t h i s matter and was informed the action needed would require failure of the Resolution. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and failed by the following vote to waive further reading and approve: AYES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Riley NOES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Brazelton, Lawrence, McCaughan, Boggs 99 Mr. Thorson advised this action preempts any consideration of the following three Resolutions as they were dependent on the adoption of this Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON it O VEM BER 3, 1992, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALI FtNI A, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Council Minutes 7/14/92 -5- *'`` RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY CHARTER MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS DOWNEY MUSEUM OF ART WORK SCULPTURE PLACEMENT AT FURMAN PARK Mr. Jarrett summarized the staff's recommendation, requesting approval of the Art Museum to display a donated sculpture in an outdoor area adjacent to the Museum Building at Furman Park in accordance with Staff's recommendations. He discussed various concerns and needs staff and the Museum would address, such as proposed locations and responsibilities of the Museum and City should this matter be approved. He mentioned there were representatives from the Museum in the audience to answer any questions. Mr. Scott Ward, 10419 Rives Ave., talked about the sculptor and her art work around the world, indicating this is a special opportunity the Museum has been given. He answered Council questions regarding children and adult safety - measures, including angles and proposed locations. Ms. Faith Temple, 12249 Rives Ave., President of the Downey Museum of Art, reiterated the Museum would be receiving a gracious gift since the sculptor's works are so well known. After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to accept the gift and let staff and the Museum work out details on safety position, location, and other necessary matters. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Riley, and unanimously carried to approve staff's recommendation as previously stated by Mri . Ja rre tt . Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Members Riley nd McCaughan y 9 volunteered to serve on a subcommittee that would work with staff in addressing the safety and location concerns expressed tonight. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR GREEN LINE LIGHT RAIL TA L S TIO N ENHANC EM ENTS Mr. Norman Horney, 9102 Angell St., spoke in favor of the City spending $75,000 to match Paramount's contribution for the art enhancement program of the light rail station on Lakewood Boulevard. He discussed the different funding sources available for this project. Ms. Johnette Stickel, 8731 McCallum St., indicated the need for restrooms at the stations prior to spending money on enhancement purposes and was informed by Mayor Boggs of the many unsuccessful discussion attempts to attain • station restrooms with the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission. Discussion ensued regarding what the art enhancements would include and costs involved. Council Minutes 7/14/92 -6- 9540 Mr. Caton discussed meetings he has had with representatives from the Transportation Commission and the City Manager of Paramount regarding placing the names of the cities served on the station in some way. It was agreed this could be done if Downey would contribute towards the $150,000 to enhance the artwork. Until the State completes their budget process which in turn would affect the City's money availability, staff's recommendation is to table this item. Mayor Boggs requested this item be continued to bring the new Council Members up -to -date on this project and it was the consensus of Council to continue action on the appropriation of funds for Green Line Light Rail Station Enhancements. (Continued to Budget Review following final approval of the State Budget) ` -42 ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS a s.. ,1 -e-e , e 47,7 Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., spoke regarding the unnecessary trucking ordinance to be considered before the Planning Commission in August and stated money should not be wasted on this matter. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., discussed the continuing problem of property maintenance at the vacant homes on Manatee Street that were purchased by Downey Community Hospital, mentioning the Hospital never met with any of the people involved in the eviction situation that recently occurred. He suggested using housing funds to assist the people affected on Manatee Street and was informed that staff will follow -up on this issue. Ms. Johnette Stickel, 8731 M c C a l l u m St., expressed her support of the term limitation issue and was dismayed at Council's action to remove it from the November, 1992 ballot. Mr. Zach Morales, 11603 Adenmoor Ave., presented a petition to the City Clerk signed by residents in the area of Hall Road who are requesting a solution to traffic problems on Hall Road, citing the disturbing noise and safety concerns created by large commercial truck traffic on this street. Mr. Ken Milier, 7336 Cleargrove Dr., thanked the Council for their action in removing the issues of the Utility Users Tax and Term Limitations on the November, 1992 ballot. Mr. Lary Marks, 7808 Borson St., asked for maintenance of unlit street lights on Paramount Boulevard and other areas where street lights are not working. He also asked which newspaper publishes the City's legal notices and was informed that staff would respond to this question after the meeting. Mr. Pete Garo (unk. sp.) , 8522 Manatee St., requested assistance as his family still lives in a house in which they are being evicted on Manatee Street by Downey Community Hospital. This item was referred to staff. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MINUTES, REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 23, 1992 It was noted that Council Members McCaughan and Lawrence will be abstaining from voting on this matter as they were not Members of the City Council at that time. Council Minutes 7/14/92 -7- 115 It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and carried by the following vote to approve: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Brazelton, Riley, Boggs ABSTAIN: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCaughan, Lawrence WARRANTS ISSUED Council Member McCaughan requested a weekly copy of the warrants for the Council 's perusal. He discussed various warrants that were paid to companies and Mr. Powell informed him of the different costs involved. It was moved by Cou nc i l Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve the warrants as issued. . OTHER BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Boggs noted one change on the Committee Assignments: Council Member Braze lton will be serving on the City - School Committee, r e p l a c i n g Mayor Boggs. It was moved by Council Member by McCaughan, seconded b Council Member g Brazelton , and so ordered to receive and file. Council Member McCaughan requested correspondence be sent to the School District to establish a first meeting with the new Council. Staff will send appropriate letter. Council Member McCaughan recommended the Public Address System inside the Council Chambers be looked into as it is very hard to hear in the audience most of the time. Council Member McCaughan suggested that one main telephone number connected to a City Hall receptionist remain after the new system is completely installed for those who cannot remember the various numbers. Council Member McCaughan spoke regarding his concern with the warrants and was informed staff will brief him on these expenditures. Council Member McCaughan questioned whether there is any information from the City Attorney on possible legal ramifications between the City, hospital lease agreement and lknatee Street eviction notifications and requested copies of any such information. Council Member Lawrence mentioned a constituent questioned the timeliness of graffiti removal on the inside of the freeway walls owned by Caltrans, specifically off the Dunrobin Bridge, and was informed all graffiti should be reported to our hotline, whether it is on City or Caltrans property. Council Member Lawrence reported a definite loss of working street lights in the area of Woodruff and Donrobin Avenues. Council Minutes 7/14/92 -8- • • .. • d Council Member Lawrence requested a report on the possibility of televising the Council Meetings on Cable television for those who cannot attend the meetings. Council Member Riley commented on the Independent Cities Risk Management Seminar she recently attended and issues discussed, including not taking money away from cities to balance the State budget. Mayor Boggs requested a staff report on the progress for the propo , Farmers Market. Mayor Boggs suggested possibly having more than one swimming session at the Community Pool. 99 Mayor Boggs noted she received a complaint about possible gang activity Y occurring on Spencer Williams Elementary School grounds at night, and requested staff look into this matter. 99 Mayor Boggs mentioned a constituent was concerned with the $1 million. Y liability requirement to work on City property. Mayor Boggs suggested establishing a priority list of Charter Amendments from the Charter Review Conuittee that Council could analyze. Mayor Boggs requested that in the future, each Council Member give a brief report during Council meetings to inform the public of Council's attendance at important meetings and events. OTHER BUSINESS: STAFF MB4BERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 5:15 p.m., July 28, 1992 in the Council Chamber of the Do wn ey City Ha 11 . j1)4•)-D2.._% i th E. McDonnell; 'City Clerk is ne P. Boggs, Mayor Council Minutes 7/14/92 -9- 0..,