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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-13-92-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 13, 1992 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Certificates of Appointment 1 Certificate of Appreciation 1 Proclamation re 500th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of Americas 1 Proclamation re Downey History Week 1 Proclamation re Chili Cookoff Day 2 Res. #5614 certifying & adopting final Environmental Impact Report for Downey Comprehensive General P l a n Update as it pertains to Design & Economic Develop- ment Chapters Adopted 3 Res. #5615 adopting General Plan Amendment Nos. 91 -141 & 91 -142 to Downey General Plan re Design & Economic Development Chapters Adopted 4 John Gonzalez re contractor demolishing bleachers at Columbus High School & his own equipment taken from the site 4 Chet Gallen, Superior Signal Services, re request to bid for contract on traffic signal maintenance 4 Lee Squire re incorrect statements in memo dated September 22, 1992 re Amendment #4 tax increment funds 5 Larry Squire complimented staff on their part in the veto of SB2OX (Green Belt River Conservancy); suggested community input on Krikorian Theatre Development; complimented news media for accurate reporting; thanked Cn. Lawrence & Mr. Rangel for attending Redevelopment seminar; requested solution on responding to public questions at Council meetings 5 Lennie Whittington re displaced residents on Manatee St. & requested copy of City Attorney letter on this subject; discussed various fees listed on his permit for a block wall 5 Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 5 Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs., 9/22/92 Approved 5 Page 1 of 3 1 COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 13, 1992 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cash Contract #588 - Downey Community Theatre Roof Replacement: Accept improvements & maintenance of same Approved 5 Warrants Issued : #59848-60340 Approved 5 RTD General Public Bus Pass Sales: Expansion of sales to general public Approved 5 Appeal, Conditional Use Permit #92 -73 (10717 -19 Lakewood Blvd.) - request to lessen nonconformity on subject property re off - street parking in R -3 Zone Set hrg. 11/10/92 6 Res. #5616 estab. bonus pay for Police Aide II performing special duties Adopted 6 Res. #5617 apptg. Patti Brode to Citizens' Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee - District One Adopted 6 Res. #5618 apptg. Marilyn Fisher to Citizens' Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee - District Five Adopted 6 Res. #5619 apptg. Ruth Higginbotham to Cable TV Citizens' Advisory Committee - District Five Adopted 6 Ord . #950 re Licensing & Regulation of Street Vendors Adopted 6 Ord. re adoption & amendment of new Building Regs. Introduced 6 Hrg. set 11/10/92 Res. #5620 apprv. Zone Variance #92 -58 (8433 Eucalyptus St.) Adopted 7 City Budget Adjustment Approved 7 Medical insurance program for retirees Cont. for more info. 8 Police Dept. Computer Program Cont. & appt. Council subcomm. to work with staff (Boggs /McCaughan) 8 New water well site - Civic Center Location 8 Appropriation Adjustments: Approve carry - forward budget items and adjustments for FY 1992 -93 Approved 8 Cn. Brazelton congratulated Mr. Caton for his role in getting SB2OX (Green Belt River Conserv.) vetoed in Governor's office 8 Page 2 of 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 13, 1992 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Cn. McCaughan re proposal to address citizen To be placed on inquires during Oral Communications at Council mtgs. next agenda 8 Cn. Lawrence recognized two members of General Plan Comm. in audience & was thankful Plan has been adopted 9 Mr. Caton advised jt. hrg. with CDC re Krikorian Theatre Project will probably be held in November, 1992 9 Recess to Closed Session 9 Mtg. adjourned in memory of Bill Cole, retired General Mgr. of Downey Chamber of Commerce 9 Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., October 27, 1992 9 Page 3 of 3 • !T MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 13, 1992 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:43 p.m., October 13, 1992, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Diane P. Boggs presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: i^ Diane P. Boggs Mayor Robert S. Braze lton Mayor Pro -Tem Barbara J. Riley Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Joyce L. 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 Rangel, Director of Community Development Richard Redmayne, Director of Public Works Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Dir. of Com. Dev. /City Planner Robert Brace, City Engineer William Makshanoff, Building Official Greg Mayfield, Water /Sanitation Superintendent Ed Velasco, Housing Manager June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Council Member Riley presented Certificates of Appointment to District Two appointees fir. Ed Brownlie - Parking Place Commission, and Mr. Willie Martinez - Golf Course Authority. Council Member McCaughan presented a Certificate of Appointment to District Three appointee Ms. Karen Trejo - Library Advisory Board. Council Member Lawrence presented a Certificate of Appreciation to John and Ann Shea in recognition for their efforts in preserving State and local history. Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring the week of October 12, 1992 in honor of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Juericas to .. • • .. • :.. .. .. .. _ • " f Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring October 12, 1992 through October 17, 1992 as "Downey History Week" to Mr. - - - - : •- : , • - - 414-iG9 . ././///,9.., I (?n w r i Council Minutes 10/13/92 -1- Mayor Boggs presented a Certificate of Appointment to District One appointee Mr. William Bobbitt, Cable Television Advisory Committee. Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring September 26, 1992 as Downey's First Annual I.C.S. Chili Cookoff Day to Mr. Willis Leach and Ms. Carmen Vinyard, representatives of the Second Century Foundation. Mayor Boggs recognized former Council Member Robert Cormack, Downey School Board Members Mary Teso riero , Grace Horsey and Betty Ferraro in the audience. HEARINGS Mayor Boggs opened the public hearing on DOWNEY CCNPREHENSIYE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - VISION 2010: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DOWNEY COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AS IT RELATES TO THE DESIGN AND ECONDMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTERS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS NO. 91 -141, DESIGN CHAPTER; AND N0. 91442, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER, which was continued from the meeting of September 22, 1992. Mr. Thorson advised that because Council Members Brazelton and McCaughan own a minor interest in the Downtown area, he recommends the Council conduct the hearing on all aspects except the downtown area and conduct that portion separately, in which the two Council Members will not participate. Both Resolutions reflect this. Mr. Rangel mentioned these two Chapters are very important for Downey although not required by State law. The Design Chapter will help Downey retain a premiere image. The Economic Development Chapter will provide an economic policy that will move forward into the twenty -first century. He noted the Chamber of Commerce has reviewed this document and finds it to be acceptable, and he discussed some of the highlights of each Chapter. No further correspondence had been received. Mayor Boggs asked if there was anyone present to speak to either the Design or Economic Development Chapters of the Downey General Plan or the Environmental Impact Report that do not deal with the downtown area. Mr. Christopher Sutton, 25 Union St., Pasadena, representing Downey P 9 y Cares, opposed the adoption of these two Chapters since they are not required by State law and add a layer of confusion and bureaucracy that is not necessary. He suggested amending the zoning ordinance to include these elements instead of placing them in the General Plan. He mentioned that Downey Cares intends to file litigation to challenge these documents if adopted. Mr. Guy Sterner, 10303 Downey Ave., complimented the General Plan Committee members for their work during the last two years on the General Plan. The seven elements that have been approved by Council have many favorable aspects for the City. He stated the Design and Economic Development Chapters, which are not required by State Law, are Chapters that control and overregulate what people can do with their property, and do not belong in the General Plan. Council Minutes 10/13/92 -2- • °:rtt. 1/4 Mr. Norman Horney, 9102 Angell St., member of the Design Review Board, spoke in favor of the Design Chapter as providing needed policies and n viV - 2, programs. He asked for consideration of expanding the City's entry -sign programs near freeway off and on ramps. Mr. Michael Hoag, residing on 4th Street, recommended help for parts of Downey and supported a plan to do this. It was moved by Council Member Riley and seconded by Council Member Lawrence to close the public hearing. It was clarified the motion is to close the hearing on the two Chapters of the General Plan that do not deal with the downtown area. Ma yor Boggs asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak specifically on the downtown area in relation to these two Chapters, and there was no response. The vote was unanimous to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 5614 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CERTIFYING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DOWNEY COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DESIGN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTERS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to wive further reading and adopt. Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Merrier McCaughan mentioned future planning is needed in the City and the General Plan could set these policies to be followed. He recommended everyone work together for solutions to have Downey progress successfully into the future. Council Merrier Lawrence supported adoption of the Economic Development Chapter as it establishes policies the City needs and will help to avoid any delays by state government. She favored the Design Chapter with a minor changes. Council Member Brazelton expressed support of both Chapters, noting they 9 Y provide general guidelines and direction. Council Member Riley concurred with the comments of Council Member Brazelton and thanked staff for their thorough explanation of these chapters. Mayor Bogggs questioned whether there was a conflict of the housing element as indicated by Mr. Sutton. Mr. Thorson advised these are general goals and policies and would not conflict with other elements of the Plan. In response to questions regarding the possible loss of the publics' right of due process if these Chapters are adopted, Mr. Thorson advised that hearing procedures would still be available for consideration of changing the policies on specific cases. Council Minutes 10/13/92 -3- • Mr. Lee Squire, 8804 Samoline St., discussed a staff memo regarding ` - ' R g 9 Amendment No 4 tax increment funds dated September 22, 1992. He indicated that some of the statements were false in his opinion and did not coincide with Operative Agreement No. 18, Section 3. Due to this concern, he has forwarded the document to Housing and Urban Development in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. for their review. Mr. Larry Squire, 9546 Metro St., complimented staff for successfully y obtaining the Governor's veto on SB2OX (Green Belt River Conservancy) . He hoped Council will review every aspect of the Krikorian project and seek community input prior to approval. He complimented the news media on accurate reporting of Council Meetings and thanked Council Member Lawrence and Community Development Di rec to r Art Rangel for their attendance at a recent redevelopment seminar. He asked if a solution had been reached on responding to questions of the public raised at Council Meetings. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., discusssed a letter from the City Manager which he received that dealt with his request for a copy of a letter from the City Attorney regarding the displaced residents on Itinatee Street. He expressed concern that he was not given an entire copy of the City Attorney's letter and again requested a copy of the entire document. He also mentioned the various fees listed on his permit for a block Do11 on his property. CONSENT CALENDAR (REQUEST ITEMS FOR REMOVAL) Council Member McCaughan requested removal of Agenda Item VI - E - 1, NEiI WATER WELL SITE - CIVIC CENTER LOCATION; and Agenda Item VI - - 2, APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 -93 from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Riley advised she will be abstaining from voting on the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular meetings of September 22, 1992, as she was not present at these meetings. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended (Council Member Riley abstaining from voting on the Council Minutes of September 8, 1992) : COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED MD REGULAR MEETINGS, SEPTEMBER 22, 1992: Approve. CASH CONTRACT NO. 588 - DOiiNEY COMMUNITY THEATRE ROOF REPLAC SI ENT: Accept mprovements and maintenance responsibility for same at a final cost of $75,000: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED : 159848-60340„ $1,267,595.39: Approve. RTD GENERAL PUBLIC BUS PASS SALES: Expansion of sales to the general public with the City receiving $.65 per pass /ticket book sold: Approve. Cot= i1 iu14i.+ * ie 1f1 / A 1 ? /') _�4 v vtl��i� i t M r u -s 1V 13 2 • ,� • k, 0 Mr. Lee Squire, 8804 Samoline St., discussed a staff memo regarding Amendment No. 4 tax increment funds dated September 22, 1992. He indicated that some of the statements were false in his opinion and did not coincide with Operative Agreement No. 18, Section 3. Due to this concern, he has forwarded the document to Housing and Urban Development in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. for their review. Mr. Larry Squire, 9546 Metro St., complimented staff for successfully obtaining the Governor's veto on SB2OX (een Belt River Conservancy) . He hoped Council will review every aspect of the Kr ikoria n project and seek community input prior to approval. He complimented the news media on accurate reporting of Council Meetings and thanked Council Member Lawrence and Community Development Director Art Rangel for their attendance at a recent redevelopment seminar. He asked if a solution had been reached on responding to questions of the public raised at Council Meetings. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., d i scu s s sed a letter from the City Manager which he received that dealt with his request for a copy of a letter from the City Attorney regarding the displaced residents on Manatee Street. He expressed concern that he was not given an entire copy of the City Attorney's letter and again requested a copy of the entire document. He also mentioned the various fees listed on his permit for a block rra on his property. CONSENT CALENDAR (REQUEST I'M S FOR REMOVAL) Council Member McCaughan requested removal of Agenda Item VI NEii WATER WELL SITE - CIVIC CENTER LOCATION; and Agenda Item VI APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 -93 from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Riley advised she will be abstaining from voting on the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular meetings of September 22, 1992, as she was not present at these meetings. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried by the Council Members present to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended (Council Member Riley abstaining from voting on the Council Minutes of September 8, 1992) : COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, SEPTEMBER 22, 1992: Approve. CASH CONTRACT ND. 588 - DOWNEY COMPMUNI TY THEATRE ROOF REPLACEMENT: Accept mprovements and maintenance responsibility for same at a final cost of $75,000: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: 159848-60340, $1,267,595.39: Approve. RTD GENERAL PUBLIC BUS PASS SALES: Expansion of sales to the general public with the City receiving $.65 per pass /ticket book sold: Approve. Council Minutes 10/13/92 - • • 9595 APPEAL, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92 -73, 10717 -19 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD (Applicant/Appellant Madhav and Anuraha Nene) - Request to lessen nonconformity on the subject property as it relates to off - street parking in the R -3 (Multi-Family Residential) Zone: Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., November 10, 1992 in the Downey City Council Chamber. R ESO LU TI O N NO. 5616 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING BONUS PAY FOR POLICE AIDE I I PERFORMING SPECIAL DUTIES RESOLUTION NO. 5617 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPO IN1M ENT OF PATTI BRODE TO THE CITIZENS' HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION COMMITTEE FOR COUNC ILMANIC DISTRICT ONE RESOLUTION M. 5618 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARILYN (LYN) FISHER TO THE CITIZENS' HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION COMMITTEE FOR COUNC ILNANI C DISTRICT FIVE RESOLUTION NO. 5619 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING 11h E APPOINTMENT OF RUTH H IGG INBOTHI N TO THE CABLE T.Y. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COUNC ILNANIC DISTRICT FIVE ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. 950 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MEaNDING SECTION 6545, CONSISTING OF SUBSECTIONS 6545.1 TO 6545.9 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF STREET VENDORS 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 and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY lit END ING SECTIONS 8200 AND 8205 AND ADDING SECTIONS 8229, 8230, AND 8231 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NE ADOPTION MW AMENDMENT OF NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Riley and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce, and set the public hearin for 7:30 p .m., hearing P November 10, 1992 in the Downey City Council Chamber. Council Minutes, 10/13/92 -6- 15 RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE RESOLUTION NO. 5620 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 92 -58 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8433 EUCALYPTUS STREET The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Mayor Boggs and carried by the following vote to waive further reading and adopt: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Riley, Brazelton, Lawrence, Boggs NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCaughan Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Brazelton noted he had previously voted against approval on this case; however, finding no functional problems in the Resolution, he favored the Appeal. ADM IN I STRATI VE REPORTS CITY BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Mr. Caton summarized the staff report, noting the current difficult 9 economic times and the affects on the City. He mentioned nineteen cutbacks from various Departments that the City Council Budget Subcommittee agreed upon. Mr. Powell elaborated on the areas affected. Mayor Boggs mentioned the Budget Subcommittee will be meeting on a continuous basis twice a month to review the City's budget needs. Discussion ensued regarding the budget reserve, the City's lobbyist, and specifics of a few other budget cutback items. Mr. Robert Cormack, 9632 La Reina Ave., spoke in support of retaining the City's lobbyist as a necessary expenditure that has proven his worth in representing the City at other governmental levels. Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allen rove St., favored eliminating the City's g 9 ys lobbyist as he does not feel the expense is worth the service. After further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Riley and unanimously carried to approve the City Budget adjustment, as recommend ed . MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR RETIREES Mr. Powell discussed the review and modification of a medical insurance plan for retirees which included staff's recommendation to find a third art P y company to provide an optional indemnity insurance program for retirees. Discussion ensued regarding premiums, benefits and Medicare . eli ibilit 9 y Council Minutes 10/13/92 -7- • • 5 1 7 Sergeant Mike Hadley, representing the Downey Police Officers' Association, requested a tiered program concerning deductibles instead of finding a third -party insurance carrier that may not accept problems such as pre - existing conditions, etc. Mayor Boggs requested this item be sent back to staff and review a tiered plan with a higher deductible, lower premium option. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered to continue this matter for more information. POLICE D EPAR1N ENT COMPUTER PROGRAM Mr. Caton requested this item be removed from the agenda and a subcommittee appointed to work with staff on this item. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered to continue this matter and appoint a subcommittee composed of Council Member McCaughan and Mayor Boggs to work with staff on this issue. OTHER BUSINESS: ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR NEW WATER WELL SITE - CIVIC CENTER LOCATION Council Member McCaughan discussed the schematics of the proposed well, the lease agreement, and the well 's impact on the surrounding Mr. Mayfield explained specifics of the well enclosure, the actual location of the well, etc. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to approve the Civic Center location for construction of a new water well and authorize the Public Works Director to select and engage a consultant to prepare pllans and specifications and grant permission to advertise for bids for construction of the new facility. �-.. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTNEENTS Council Member McCaughan noted this could be an avenue to save money on costs for equipment which has not been purchased, and was informed this could be done as a cost - saving act. It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to approve the carry - foward budget items and the Appropriation Adjustments for Fiscal Year 1992 -93. OTHER BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Brazelton congratulated Mr. Caton for his leadership role in getting the Governor to veto SB2OX (een Belt River Conservancy ) . Council Member McCaughan questioned when a proposal would be returned regarding a procedure of responding to citizen inquiries during Oral Communications at Council meetings, and was informed this item will be placed on the next agenda. ,,,� Council Minutes 10/13/92 -8- aJ `" Council Member Lawrence expressed pleasure that the General Plan has been completed and recognized two members of the General Plan Committee in the audience, Jerry Andrews and Meredith Perkins. OTHER BUSINESS: STAFF MEMBERS Mr. Caton advised the joint hearing regarding the Krikoria n Theatre Project with the Community Development Commission scheduled for October 27, 1992 will be postponed until some time in November, 1992. Mayor Boggs announced the meeting is recessing (10:12 p.m.) to Closed Session to complete discussion of items previously mentioned on the Closed Session Statement. The meeting reconvened (11:30 .m , with 11 ' p ) all Council 1 Members P resent There were no Closed Session actions to report. ADJOURNMENT: 11:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Bill Cole, retired General Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce to 6:30 p.m., October 27, 1992, in the Council-Chamber of the Downey City Hall. C 00 fOIP 41 .44rAr 1 Judith E. McDortne 1 , City Clerk Dane P. Boggs, Mayor Council Minutes 10/13/92 -9- •