HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-08-90-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 8, 1990
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Proclamation recognizing May 12, 1990 as "KIDSDAY" 1
Proclamation recognizing May 12, 1990 as "Fire 1
Service Recognition Day"
Proclamation recognizing May 20 -26, 1990 as 1
"National Public Works Week"
Appeal, Z. V. #687 (7069 Dinwiddie St.) Cont. to 5/22/90 2
Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg. 4/24/90; Approved 2
Reg. Mtg. 4/24/90
Cash Contract #SS428 - Traffic Signal Modifi- Approved 2
cations, Paramount Blvd. at Imperial Hwy.:
Award contract to CT &F Inc. for $64,680.00
Cash Contract #573 - Citywide Tree Trimming: Approved 2
Approve extra work /accept contract for $172.00
Warrants Issued: #22394- 23824, $1,177,632.29 Approved 2
Construction agreement for Stonewood Center to Approved 2
reimburse developer for offsite improvements
in the amount of $448,000.00
Addition of five members to Blue Ribbon Comm. Approved 2
Appeal, C.U.P. #296 (9068 Firestone Blvd.) Set 90 2 hrg. 5/22
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of 1990 -91 application for CDBG Funds Approved 2
Extension of moratorium prohibiting issuance of Set hrg. 5/22/90 3
Land Use Entitlements for properties on Lakewood/
Firestone Blvds.
Unscheduled equipment .purchase of police type- Approved 3
writers and furniture at a cost of $5,210.00
Res. #5290, establishing compensation payable Adopted r , 3
to Middle Management classifications
Res. #5291, approving application for grant Adopted 3
funds under Roberti Z'Berg- Harris Urban Open
Space and Recreation Program for Rio San Gabriel
Park playground equipment
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TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cash Contract #SS- 422/426 - Traffic signal Approved 3
modifications, Fa i rford /Florence Ayes. and
Lakewood Blvd. /Gardendale St.: Reject all
bids and authorize readvertisement
Firestone Blvd. Sign Enforcement Update Rec. & Filed 3
Water Well Location: Order Environmental Approved 4
Documents
Cn. Hayden re Downey Transit Issue 4
Cn. Paul re malathion spraying schedule 4
Cn. Boggs re lack of railroad crossing arms 4
at tracks on Brookshire Ave. /Firestone Blvd
Cn. Boggs re article-on Lakewood bounty of $500 5
on graffitti vandals
Cn. Hayden re violations of political sign posting 5
Phil Bliss re Sister Cities Association trip to 5
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Roger Lawrence re "Kidsday" Hall of Fame Program 5
on 5/9/90 at 7:00 p.m. - Downey Theatre
Robert Maniaci re problems on his property 5
adjoining post office on Firestone Blvd.;
request reconsideration of undergrounding
telephone wires through City parking lot
Lennie Whittington re code enforcement at 5
abandoned building on Brookshire Ave. near
railroad tracks; violations of Brown Act in
recent posting of Blue Ribbon Committee agenda
for meeting on May 3, 1990
Adj. in memory of Ethel May Madru 6
Meeting adjourned to: 6:30 p.m., May 22, 1990 6
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 8, 1990
The City Council of the City •
y ty of Downey held a regular meeting at 7 :30 p.m.,
May 8, 1990, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall,
Mayor Randall R. Barb presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Randall R. Barb Mayor
Roy L. Paul Mayor Pro Tem
Barbara J. Hayden
Diane P. Boggs
Robert G. Cormack
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Peter Thorson, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk-Treasurer
Ken Farfsing, Assistant City Manager
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Clayton Mayes, Police Chief
William Ralph, Director of Public Works
• Dennis Chelstrom, Police Captain
Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Division Manager
William Makshanoff, Building Official
Ed Velasco, Housing Manager
Ron Yoshiki, City Planner
Joyce Baker, Deputy City Clerk
Sid Lee, Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager
Janice Nelson, Recreation Supervisor
Lilia Rodriguez, Public Information Coordinator
Mark Sel l helm, Principal Planner
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Cindi Petersen, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Barb presented a Proclamation recognizing May 12, 1990 as "KIDSDAY"
in the City of Downey to Brian Mayes and David Wattenberg, members of the
KIDSDAY Planning Committee. Also in attendance were representatives from
various youth organizations associated with the KIDSDAY program.
Mayor Barb presented a Proclamation recognizing May 12, 1990 as "Fire
Service Recognition Day" to Fire Chief Ron Irwin.
Mayor Barb presented a Proclamation declaring Nay 20 through Nay 26, 1990
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as "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the City of Downey to Public Works Director
William Ralph.
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HEARINGS:
Mayor Barb opened the PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL, ZONE VARIANCE NO. 687 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7069 DINWIDDIE STREET - REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT THREE SINGLE -
FAMILY RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY ZONED R1 -5000 WITH LESS THAN 15,000 SQUARE FEET.
City Clerk McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publication. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered to receive and file.
Mayor Barb asked if there was any correspondence and was advised that one
letter had been received in opposition from Ms. Debrajane Masidonio,
7070 Dinwiddie Street.
City Clerk McDonnell noted that a letter had been received from the
applicant, Mr. Jorge Negrete, requesting continuance of this case to the
meeting of May 22, 1990, due to his difficulty in obtaining an interpreter.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Paul,
and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing on Appeal, Zone Variance
No. 687 to May 22, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the Downey City Council Chamber.
CONSENT CALENDAR .
It was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Paul,
and unanimously carried to waive full reading of the Resolutions and approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended:
MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 24, 1990; REGULAR MEETING,
APRIL 24, 1990: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT 16.S. 428 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY (A /C 126- 16428): AWARD LUMP SUM CONTRACT in the
amount of $64,680.00 to C. T. & F. Incorporated: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT #573 - TREE TRIMMING - CITYWIDE: APPROVE EXTRA WORK AND
ACCEPT CONTRACT in the amount of $172.00: Approve.
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WARRANTS ISSUED: #22394- 23824, $1,177,632.29: Approve.
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR STONEWOOD CENTER to reimburse the developer for
costs of constructing the Center's offsite improvements in the amount of
$448,000.00: Approve.
ADDITION OF FIVE MEMBERS TO DOWNTOWN BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE: Approve.
APPEAL, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 296, 9068 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD,
(PROPERTY OWNER - MICHAEL FREDERICKS GROUP II, APPLICANT /APPELLANT - ST. GEORGE
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH) - REQUEST TO ESTABLISH CHURCH FACILITY ON C -2 LOT: Set
hearing for May 22, 1990 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Downey City Council Chamber:
Approve.
SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR 1990 -91 CNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG): AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
NECESSARY TO REQUEST $711,873.00 IN CDBG FUNDS for community development and
improvement projects: Approve.
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EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES MENTS FOR
AL ROPERTIES ON FIRESTONE AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARDS: Set hearing
for May 22, 1990 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Downey City Council Chamber: Approve.
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UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - POLICE TYPEWRITERS AND FURNITURE at a
total cost of $5,210.00: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5290 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO CLASSIFICATIONS
WITHIN THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
RESOLUTION NO. 5291 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI Z'BERG- HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM FOR RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE: None (See Consent Calendar)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
CASH CONTRACT #SS- 422/426 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS FAIRFORD/
FLORENCE AVENUES AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD /GARDENDALE STREET: CONSIDER REJECTING
ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO READVERTISE
Public Works Director Ralph summarized the staff report, recommending
rejection of all bids received due
to irregularities and granting authority to
re- advertise.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and
unanimously carried to approve the recoamendation to reject all bids and
granting authority to re- advertise.
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FIRESTONE BOULEVARD SIGN ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
Assistant City Manager Farfsing summarized the staff report, presenting throughout g an
analysis of the various s�
g oughout the City that have been reviewed by
staff. He stated that twenty -one Zone Exception Cases have hindered
enforcement of the current Sign Code. A Code Amendment could be formulated to •
address this issue through the amortization process, thus contributing to a
more uniform, attractive appearance throughout the City.
Council Member Paul questioned the process for the suggested Code
Amendment.
Mr. Farfsing explained the Code Amendment would be publicly heard before
the Planning Commission as it applied on an individual case basis.
Council Member Boggs questioned the need for a Code Amendment to address
such a small number of signs protected by Zone Exceptions.
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Mr. Farfsing advised the report reflected only a sample of these sign
types throughout the City.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and
so ordered to receive and file the report.
Mayor Barb directed staff to begin the Code Amendment process, which would
eventually be returned to Council for its adoption.
WATER WELL LOCATION: ORDER ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
Public Works Director Ralph summarized the staff report, recommending
authorization to begin the process for construction of a water well on the west
side of Paramount Boulevard, north of Gallatin Road.
Council Member Boggs expressed concern with the time element, questioning
whether this process could be expedited.
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City Manager Caton advised the environmental review of the well site could
not be rushed. However, approximately four weeks time could be saved should
the bidding process be waived..
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs,
and unanimously carried to approve staff's recommendation, including -ordering
an environmental statement for the construction of a water well on the west
side of Paramount Boulevard, north of Gallatin Road; authorizing the Director
of Public Works to negotiate with the property owner at this location for the
purchase of fee title on a parcel of land 50 feet by 50 feet and to include, in
addition, a construction easement sufficient for the installation of a water
well; and directing the Department of Public Works to prepare site-specific
plans and specifications for the construction of a water well.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members:
Council Member Hayden requested a report on the Downey Transit Service be
placed on a future agenda. City Manager Caton advised this item would be
returned at the next meeting.
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Council Member Paul noted the Cit is scheduled City u for one more spraying
application of malathion; however, should that schedule change, he requested -�
the issue be returned to Council for discussion purposes.
Council Member Boggs advised she had been contacted about the lack of
railroad crossing arms at the tracks on Brookshire Avenue and Firestone
Boulevard, and expressed concern regarding the safety hazard.
Public Works Director Ralph explained the Railroad is scheduled to install
the crossing arms at this location in the near future.
Council Member Boggs requested staff contact the Railroad to expedite this
matter.
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Council Member Boggs discussed a newspaper article reporting -
P porting the City of
Lakewood is
placing a bounty of *500.00 on graffitti vandals. She requested
staff report back to Council on
the effectiveness of this program and its
possible implementation in Downey.
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Council Member Hayden advised that political signs for judicial g a
candidate have been illegally posted on telephone polls and guy wires in the
public right -of -way. She requested immediate Y •
• q mmediate note fication be given to the
candidate to correct this violation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Phil .
hil Bliss, 12344 Everest St., Norwalk, representing Downey •
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Cities Association, thanked the- Council for their recent support on the
Association's trip to Alajuela, Costa Rica and exhibited affiliation 1 � ate on papers ,
photographs and Alajuela's flag, requesting a Cit of Downey flag
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Alajuela. He offered
to display such artifacts in City Hall.
Mr. Roger Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., invited the ubl i
P c to attend the
'KIDSDAY' Hall of Fame Program on Wednesday, Nay 9, 1990 at 7:00 .m. in the
Downey Theatre. p
Mr. Robert M a n i a c i , 8572 Cherokee St., spoke regarding n problems
from recent asphalt and g 9 P ems resulting
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• p • concrete replacement on his property that , ad joi ns the
City-owned parking lot next to the post office on Firestone Boulevard. He
requested reconsideration of undergrounding telephone wires through the City
parking lot adjacent to his g ty
g s property, as this action was denied by Council at a
previous meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding investigating the integrity of the party hi
company g y P Y red
by the utility
p y to work at the property, and possible new information
that has surfaced to support reconsideration of the earlier Council action on
undergrounding telephone wiring.
Council Member Boggs questioned what new information had been rovided b
support of reconsider P by
Mr. Maniaci in su
PP reconsideration.
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Council Member Cormack noted that any new information should be reviewed
by staff and then, if indicated, returned at a future meeting.
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Council Member Hayden advised she was not aware of the roblems already
experienced on Mr. Maniaci's property p y
p operty when she previously y considered the issue
of undergrounding telephone wiring.
It was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member er Paul,
and passed by the following vote to reconsider Council's rior action p o on
undergrounding telephone wiring at this location:
AYES: 3 Council Members: Hayden, Paul, Cormack
NOES: 2 Council Members: Boggs, Barb
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., reiterated
i � ated the need for
continuing n g code enforcement at an abandoned building di ng on Brookshire Avenue near
the railroad tracks.
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Mr. Whittington cited violations of the Brown Act in the posted agenda for
the Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting on May 3, 1990. He discussed various aspects
of the tour conducted that morning to the cities of Pasadena and Monrovia.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member
Boggs to rescind any decisions made on that tour.
City. Manager Caton advised there was not a quorum of the Blue Ribbon
Committee on the tour, and no decisions were made at that time.
Council Members Cormack and Boggs withdrew the motion and second,
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ADJOURNMENT: 8:27 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Ms. Ethel May Madru to 6 :30 p.m.,
May 22, 1990 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
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