HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-27-92-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OCTOBER 27, 1992
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE N0.
Certificates of Appointment 1
Proclamation re Red Ribbon Week 1
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 1
Council Minutes: Ad j. Reg. Mtgs., 10/13/92, 10/19/92 Approved 2
Cash Contract S.S. #434 - Citywide Slurry Seal:
Accept maintenance responsibility for improvements
constructed Approved 2
Code Amendment re Family Day Care Homes & Child Care
Standards Set Hrg. 11/24/92 2
Res. #5622 approving re -appt. of Grace Horney to
Personnel Advisory Board - District 1 Adopted 2
Propositions A & C - Budget Amendments: Approve
funds per amounts recommended by staff Approved 2
Appropriation of funds for Green Line Light Rail
Station Enhancements Cont. to 11/10/92 3
Procedure for responding to citizen's inquiries
during Oral Communications: Approve policy as
modified & recommended by staff Approved 4
Employment agreement with D. C1 ayton Mayes -
Execute : Authorize Mayor to execute Approved 4
John Gonzalez re problems with theft of equipment
at Columbus High School soccer fields 5
Joel Lubin re Charter requirement for City Manager
to reside in City 5
Authorization to hire Ralph Andersen & Assoc. to
conduct recruitment of Police Chief Approved 5
Council Minutes: Regular Mtg., 10/13/92 Approved as corrected 5
Cash Contract #582, South City Feeder Water Trans-
mission Main: Accept improvements completed, approve
extra work, & accept maintenance responsibility Approved 6
Warrants Issued: #60341 - 60713 Approved 6
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COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER V, 1992
TABLE OF ACTIONS (COrnNUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Renewal of license agreement with Russell D. Miller for
Independence Park Tennis Center Management Services Cont. to 11/10/92 6
Downey Holiday Lane Parade Permit - Dec. 6, 1992 Approve 6
City of Downey Courthouse Block Specific Plan 92 -1:
Negative Declaration; Development Agreement between Set Joint CC /CDC
City & Krikorian Premiere Theatres, Inc. & Disposition hrg. for 11/10/92
& Development Agreement between Commission & Krikorian
Premiere Theatres, Inc. 6 in
Res. #5621 approving Final Subdivision Map #50440
(8400 block of Comolette St. at Barlin St.) Adopted 7
Res. #5623 authorizing conversion of future vacation/
sick leave accrual to salary for Police Management Adopted as amended 7
Cn. Lawrence re response to draft Air Quality Plan 7
Cn. Lawrence thanked City Mgr. for his efforts in
resolving recent conflict in the City 7
Cn. Lawrence req. lam on Agenda Table in back of
Council Chanter 7
Cn. McCaughan req. placing Golf Course development
on future agenda 7
Cn. McCaughan re successful clean -up activity with
Keep Downey Beautiful & requested assistance in helping
them attain non - profit status 7
Cn. Riley re children involved in clean -up program 8
Cn . Riley re DARE Program & complimented DARE officer 8
Mayor Boggs re issuing warnings & subsequent citations
for vehicles parked on lawns 8
Mayor Boggs re need for citations on Alameda St . during
street sweeping days to parking violators 8
Mayor Boggs re possible dance club on Woodruff Ave. &
intent to appeal decision if approved 8
Mayor Boggs re diversified Council working well together 8
Mr. Caton thanked Council for their support & mentioned
other City Managers that reside in Downey 8
Mr. Jarrett re time frame for installing new
sound system in Chamber 8
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., November 10, 1992 8
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COU NC I L
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OCTOBER 27, 1992
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:42
p.m., October 27, 1992, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Diane P. Boggs presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Diane P. Boggs Mayor
Robert S. Brazel ton 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
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Ron Yoshiki , Asst. Dir. of Com. Dev. /City Planner
Robert Brace, City Engineer
Ed Ve l a sco , Housing Manager
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Lawrence presented a Certificate of Appointment to
District 5 appointee (Marilyn (Lyn) Fisher - Citizens' Health and Environmental
Sanitation Committee.
Mayor Boggs presented a Certificate of Appointment to District 1
appointee Ms. Patti Brode - Citizens' Health and Environmental Sanitation
Committee.
Mayor Boggs presented a Proclamation declaring the meek of October 24 -
November 1, 1992 as Red Ribbon Week to D.A.R.E. Police Officer -Agent Jeff
Toussieng.
HEARINGS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR (REQUEST ITEMS FOR REMOVAL)
Council Member Lawrence requested removal from the Consent Calendar of
Agenda Item VI -A -2, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 13, 1992.
Council Member Brazelton requested removal from the Consent Calendar of
Agenda Item VI-F-3, RESOLUTION FOR POLICE MANAGEMENT VACATION AND SICK LEAVE
TIME.
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Council Member McCaughan requested removal from the Consent Calendar of
Agenda Items VI -C -2, CASH CONTRACT #582, SOUTH CITY FEEDER WATER TRANSMISSION
NAIN; V I - D , GENERAL WARRANTS; VI-E-1, REN EEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
INDEPENDENCE PARK TENNIS CENTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES; VI-E-2, DOWNEY HOLIDAY
LANE PARADE PERMIT AND VI -E -4, CITY OF DOWNEY COURTHOUSE BLOCK SPECIFIC PLAN
92 - - NEGATIVE DECLARATION, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY & KRIKORIAN
PREMIERE THEATRES, INC. , AND DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 6 KRIKORIAN PREMIERE THEATRES, INC.
Mayor Boggs requested removal from the Consent Calendar of Agenda Item
VI-F-1, PARCEL MAP NO. 50440, 8400 BLOCK OF COMOLETTE STREET.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions
and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended.
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS, OCTOBER 13, 1992 AND
OCTOBER 19, 1992: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 434 CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL: Accept contract and
maintenance responsibility for improvements constructed at a cost of
$214 ,819.63: Approve.
DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDNENTS REGARDING FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES AND
CHILD CARE STANDARDS: Set public hearing for 7:30 p.m., November 24, 1992 in
the Downey City Council Chamber.
RESOLUTION NO. 5622 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GRACE HORNEY TO THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD FOR
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT ONE
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None.
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PROPOSITIONS A AND C - BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Mr. Powell summarized the staff report, discussing the two different
programs and the proposed budget amendments funded by the resulting revenues,
including establishing a fixed route bus system, funding the City's existing
Ride Share Program, and supporting needed capital projects along major
arterial streets.
Discussion ensued regarding synchronization of signals and bus shelter
specifics.
It was moved by Council Member Brazel ton , seconded by Counc i l l Member
Riley, and unanimously carried- to approve the budget amendments for
Proposition A and Proposition C funds per the mounts recommended in the
report, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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APPROPRIATION OF FNS FOR GREEN LINE LIGHT RAIL STATION ENHANCEMENTS
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Mr. Jarrett summarized the staff report, citing the past request by the
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Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) for supplemental funding
of enhancements to the Green Line Lakewood Boulevard Station, action on which
was deferred by the City Council until the State adopted its budget and the
effects could be considered by the City. If approved, LACTC would like a
Council representative to serve on an advisory committee to establish
expenditure criteria. He mentioned that a representative from LACTC was
present to answer any questions.
Myra Emsden, 818 7th St., Los Angeles, representing the Art for Rail
Transit Program, responded to Mayor Bogg's question regarding two Council
representatives from Downey serving on the advisory committee by saying this
request would have to be taken back to the project manager for approval.
Council Member Lawrence mentioned she would withdraw her name from
participating on this committee should this cause a delay in the project.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan and seconded by Council Member
Braze lton to authorize up to $75,000 of local Proposition A Funds for
supplemental Lakewood Boulevard Green Line site improvements, and inquire
about having two Council representatives serve on an advisory committee with
LACTC and other cities to establish criteria for appropriate expenditure of
these supplemental funds.
Council Member McCaughan discussed site improvements and artwork,
including lighting, landscaping and other enhancement features. He expressed
concern that he had not seen any renderings of the basic package from LACTC.
Ms. Emsden mentioned she had brought a drawing of the station as enhanced
by LACTC so that people could view the current station and what City- funded
enhancements could do for the development.
Mayor Boggs requested continuance of this item to allow Council to review
the renderings of the station.
Ms. Betty Ferraro, Downey School Board Member, 7605 Second St., asked if
school children could participate in the tile-making enhancement and was
informed people of every age in the community will be asked to participate.
There being no objections, this matter was continued to the meeting of
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PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO CITIZEN'S INQUIRIES DURING ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Caton summarized the staff report, citing the policies of completing
a service request form or Mayoral directives in answering citizen's questions.
Mayor Boggs noted the importance of discretionary power given the Mayor
for controlling a question- answer session.
Council Member Brazelton commented that perhaps a copy of the service
request form could be given to the citizen asking the question or discussing a
problem.
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Council Member McCaughan requested this form be available to the ubli
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and Council as needed.
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Mr. John Gonzalez •
12350 Orizaba St . , discussed the five minute to t Mme
limit that is sometimes taken up with complaints and how this could be handled
better during City Hall hours.
Mr. Caton advised the policy would be modified at the end of the second
paragraph to state, "A copy of the completed form shal 1 be furn ished to the
speaker."
It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member
McCaughan, and unanimously carried to approve the policy on Oral .-�►
Communications as modified and recommended by staff.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT UN D. CLAYTON MAY ES
Mr. Caton read the staff report, noting the details of the • proposed
employment agreement.
Council Member Brazelton mentioned he is hopeful this will bring in a
period of peace and cooperation among the different facets of the City.
Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., discussed some of his concerns with
the employment agreement and requested this item be continued until all issues
are worked out.
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba St., spoke regarding the past hiring of
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the current Police Chief and the inappropriateness of moving the Chief to a
position in City Hall.
Mr. Toby Mi leski , 12016 Horton Ave., spoke against the employment
agreement and indicated other ways money funding this new position could be
better spent, i.e., hiring new police officers.
Mr. Joseph Lumsdaine, 9926 Pangborn St., mentioned the agreement
addresses the City's future long range plans for safety.
Ms. Mary Ellen Brady, 9252 S i d ev i e w Dr., suggested money be spent hiring
more effective police officers.
Mr. Andrew Kelly, 8916 Reydon St., spoke regarding the Downey Police
Officers' Association position.
Ms. Neville Kilpatrick, 8117 Fifth St., favored promoting someone within
the Police Department to the Chief of Police position as a cost savings effort
and discussed the management of the new Chief.
Mayor Boggs noted she has reviewed this problem, and in view of the best
interests of the City of Downey and the parties involved, she supports the
employment agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried to authorize the Ikyor to execute the
Employment Agreement between the City and D. Clayton !byes.
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Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member McCaughan concurred with the
Mayor, noting the complexities of the issue and this being the time to move
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba St., discussed problems he is having at the
soccer fields on the site of Columbus High School, including theft and
sabotage of personal tools equipment.
Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., spoke regarding the Charter
requirement that the City Manager reside in the City.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE RALPH ANDERSEN AND ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT
RECRUUITMENT OF POLICE CHIEF
Mr. Caton summarized the staff report, discussing the recruitment process
used by Ralph Andersen and Associates and the request by the Downey Police
Officers' Association to utilize an outside recruitment source to hire the
next Chief of Police.
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba St., spoke regarding the past
recruitment done for this City by a firm in 1989 for Chief of Police.
Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., mentioned his support for using
Ralph Andersen and Associates to conduct the Police Chief recruitment process.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the firm of Ralph Andersen and Associates to conduct a
rec ru itoent for Chief of Police at a cost not to exceed $17,000.
OTHER BUSINESS: I TEPIS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 13, 1992
Council Merrier Lawrence noted a correction on page 1 of the Minutes under
Presentations, 4th paragraph - the recipient of the Proclamation regarding
Christopher Columbus should be Mr. Sleme Te sor iero, President of Downey Un ico •
in the 5th paragraph, the receipient of the Proclamation regarding Downey
History Week should be W. John Vincent, President of the Downey Historical
Society.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve the Council Minutes of the
Regular Meeting, October 13, 1992 as corrected.
CASH CONTRACT N0. 582, SOUTH CITY FEEDER WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN
Council Member McCaughan questioned whether this project will bring
together the infrastructure of the system and was informed this work will
integrate the City's water system for pressure, etc.
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It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to accept the improvements completed,
approve extra work in the amount of $11,803.14, and accept responsibility for
maintenance of same.
WARRANTS ISSUED: 160341-60713, $1,663,344.18
Council Member McCaughan questioned the source of payment for repair work
on police cars and discussed an official policy on petty cash.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried to approve.
RETINAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RUSSELL D. MILLER FOR INDEPENDENCE PARK ( j
TENNIS CENTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Council Member McCaughan clarified the source of revenue received from
the Tennis Center and suggested a process be established of receipting all
items that are sold at the Center.
Mr. Caton recommended this item be continued to allow staff time to
revise the Agreement and include a specific policy for receipting.
There being no objections, it was the consensus of Council to continue
this item to the meeting of November 10, 1992.
DOWNEY HOLIDAY LANE PARADE PERMIT - DECEMBER 6, 1992
Council Member McCaughan discussed the amount spent on the parade in the
past and the work done by the different employees hired.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to approve the parade permit application
for the 1992 Chamber of Commerce Downey Holiday Lane Parade.
CITY OF DOWNEY COURTHOUSE BLOCK SPECIFIC PLAN 92 -1: NEGATIVE
DECLARATION; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND KRIKOR I AN PR EN I ER E
THEATRES, INC. AND DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AG REEMENT BETWEEN ClISSION
AND K RIK OR I AN PR U I ER E THEATRES, INC.
Council Member McCaughan questioned whether it was appropriate for him to
vote on this matter inasmuch as he has a conflict of interest in the area.
Mr. Thorson advised that Council Members Brazelton and McCaughan can vote
on setting the hearing as that fact has no affect on the interests involved.
It was moved by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member
Lawrence, and unanimously carried to set the Joint Council/Community
Development Commission hearing for 7:30 p.m., November 10, 1992 in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
RESOLUTION N0. 5621 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 50440
(8400 BLOCK OF COMOLETTE STREET AT BARUN AVENUE)
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co concern regarding �n the lot size and setbacks y gg g g et acks of this
corner lot after the City's right-of-way s ri ht -of - has been deducted and was informed
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there is proper frontage and square footage for the subdivision.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Lawrence, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried to
waive further reading and adopt.
RESOLUTION NO. 5623 9605
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING
THE CONVERSION O F FUTURE VACATION/SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL TO SALARY
FOR POLICE MANPSBIENT
Counci 1 Member Braze lton questioned the rea son for this policy.
Mr. Powell summarized the staff report, explaining the reasoning behind
the salary conversion for police management and noting that police employees
do not receive longevity pay after being promoted to Captain and above.
Mayor Boggs requested a change in Section 3 from "five months" to "twelve
months ", and mentioned this Resolution will be expiring on January 1, 1994.
Council Member McCaughan discussed how this program addresses exceptional
performance and years of service given by an employee.
Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., spoke regarding the creation of
additional benefits for public employees.
It was moved by Council Member McCaughan, seconded by Mayor Boggs, and
unanimously carried to replace the word "five" with the word twelve in
Section 3 of the Resolution.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Riley, seconded by Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously tarried to waive
further reading and adopt the Resolution as amended.
OTHER BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL M B4 BER S
Council Member Lawrence noted she has forwarded to Council copies of the
draft Air Quality Plan containing proposed standards for cities to follow in
the future, and requested a response be returned to her by November 19, 1992.
Council Member Lawrence thanked Mr. Ca to n for resolving recent conflict
in the City.
Council Member Lawrence requested that a lamp be placed on the Agenda
Table at the back of the Council Chamber to improve lighting.
Council Member McCaughan requested the Golf Course development be placed
on a future agenda.
Council Member McCaughan commented on the su cce ss fu l Keep Downey
Beautiful clean -up activity last 'Saturday and requested City assistance in
helping this organization attain non - profit status.
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Council Member Riley spoke regarding involvement of children in the
clean -up program.
Council Member Riley complimented the DARE Program and officer
3 6Ou Tousseing's performance when addressin the young people of Downey.
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Mayor Boggs requested that warnings be issued to those people who park
automobiles on lawns, followed by citations if the violation continues.
Mayor Boggs spoke regarding
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Street during street sweeping days to parking violators.
Mayor Boggs mentioned receiving numerous phone calls regarding a possible
dance club to be established at the skating rink on hood ru ff Avenue and
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Mayor Boggs complimented Downey's diversified Council on working very
yell together.
OTHER BUSINESS: STAFF MEMBERS
Mr. Caton thanked Council for their support this evening and cited six
City Managers of surrounding cities that currently live in Downey.
Mr. Jarrett reported on a November time line for installing a new sound
system in the Council Chamber.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 p.m.
Thy_ meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., November 10, 1992, in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Nall .
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