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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-08-14-90-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 14, 1990 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Certificate of Commendation to Sam Ferrer 1 in recognition of valiant & heroic actions �-- Certificate of Appointment to Toby Mi l eski , 1 Parking Place Commission Res. #5321, adopting General Plan Amendment 90 -1 Adopted with amended 3 (Hazardous Waste Management Plan) Plan Items Removed from Consent Calendar 3 Minutes: Adjourned Regular Mtgs., 7/31/90, Approved 3 6:30 p.m. and 7/31/90, 7:30 p.m. Warrants Issued: #26480- 26941, $1,085,360.31 Approved 3 Appeal, CUP #90 -32 (11102 Lakewood Blvd.) Set hearing 8/28/90 3 Amendment to 1990 -91 Community Development Set hearing 8/28/90 3 Block Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding creating work group Approved 3 between cities & L.A. County Sanitation Districts to work together on Assembly Bill 939 (Waste Reduction Bill) at a cost of $9,285.57: Authorize Mayor to enter into Memorandum of Understanding & appropriate $9,500 to Account #10 -3105 Res. #5323, approving Design Review Board Bylaws Adopted 3 Res. 15324, adopting class specifications & Adopted 3 designating salary ranges for Water Quality Contract Administrator, Senior Planner, & Theatre Supervisor, and adjusting salary ranges for certain classifications Res. 15326, approving re- appointment of Adopted 4 Richard Dan Carter, Planning Commission Res. 15327, approving re- appointment of Adopted 4 Pat Gregorio, Traffic Committee Res. 15328, approving appointment of Adopted 4 Patricia Ters i , Emergency Preparedness Committee Res. 15329, approving appointment of Adopted 4 Lee Emerson, Personnel Advisory Board Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 14, 1990 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. #5330, approving appointment of Adopted 4 David Buhler, Emergency Preparedness Committee Ord. #908, amending official Zoning Map - Adopted 4 Zone Change #90 -24 Ord. #909, adopting Code Amendment to establish Adopted 5 automobile, motorcycle & light truck mechanical e— repair as conditional uses within C -2 Zone Unscheduled Equipment Purchase - Mobile Stage Approved with funds 5 System: Approve purchase of Mobile Stage Model to be expended from #MSW3640 (Century Industries) & related sound Golf Course Reserve Acct. & lighting equipment - $80,000 Res. #5322, authorizing conversion of vacation/ Adopted as amended 6 sick leave to salary for Police Captain Robert Williams Res. #5325, providing for paid employee leave Adopted 6 for purpose of participating in National Marrow Donor Program Re- appointment of Pat Gregorio, Parking Place Continued 6 Commission Cn. Cormack re status of Code Enforcement at 6 Chevron Station on corner of Lakewood Blvd. & Florence Ave. Mayor Paul re status of Code Enforcement at vacant 6 lot on corner of Florence Ave. & Paramount Blvd. Lennie Whittington re continuing problem of 6 illegal truck parking at 12739 Lakewood Blvd. Cn. Boggs re constituent complaint of illegal Referred to staff 6 truck parking Edward Hare re potential conflict of interest 6 for Cn. Brazel ton Adjourned in memory of Vi Dayhoff, President of 7 Downey Coordinating Council; Christine Pol opol us, former City employee; and Lorenzo Sandoval, Councilman, City of Santa Fe Springs Meeting adjourned to: 6:00 p.m., August 21, 1990 7 (Charter Review Study Session) Page 2 of 2 90 5\ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 14, 1990 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:36 p.m., August 14, 1990, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Roy L. Paul presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: t Roy L. Paul Mayor Diane P. Boggs Robert G. Cormack Robert S. Brazelton ABSENT: Barbara J. Hayden Mayor Pro Tem (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Peter Thorson, City Attorney Judith McDonnell, City Clerk Ken Farfsing, Assistant City Manager Ron Irwin, Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Clayton Mayes, Police Chief William Ralph, Director of Public Works Art Rangel, Community Development Director Chris Birch, Director of Personnel Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager Lowell Williams, Finance Manager Ron Yoshiki, City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Sid Lee, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Mary Martineau, Associate Planner Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary .--, PRESENTATIONS Mayor Paul presented a Certificate of Commendation to Sam Ferrer in recognition of his valiant and heroic actions while attempting to rescue four victims trapped inside of a burning garage. Council Member Boggs presented a Certificate of Appointment to Toby Miel ski , Parking Place Commission. HEARINGS: Mayor Paul opened the PUBLIC HEARING ON HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER - OF THE DOWNEY GENERAL PLAN, WHICH WAS CONTINUED FRON THE MEETING OF JULY 31, 1990. Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, recommending adoption of the plan which is consistent with the County's approved Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Council Minutes 8/14/90 -1- 9O5 There was no correspondence received on this matter. Mayor Paul called for those present in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed plan. There was no response. I t was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried by the Members present to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 5321 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 90 -1 THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO COMPLY WITH STATE ASSEMBLY BILL 2948 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member Boggs to waive further reading and adopt. (See motion adding wording to the Management Plan). Council Member Cormack expressed concern with the procedure for monitoring businesses required to report hazardous waste material, noting that a minute amount of material may increase in a short time to a reportable level. Mayor Paul questioned whether federal facilities in the City are required to disclose their hazardous waste material, and requested clarification on the household waste pick -up days. Chief Irwin replied that in the past, these facilities have disclosed their hazardous waste materials upon request; however, the material changes frequently, creating a problem in accurate reporting. Discussion ensued regarding City- sponsored household waste pick -up days. Council Member Boggs suggested coordinating with the County Sanitation District in establishing these days. I t was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member Boggs to include the following wording on page V-7, Program 2.1 of the Management Plan: 'The City will sponsor in conjunction with the County Sanitation District household waste pick-up days, ys, either regular household pick -ups or a central drop -off site in the City, or both, for household hazardous waste. This will be advertised in local newspapers and utility billings.' Mr. Rangel noted the following correction to Page V -11, Program 5.3 of the Management Plan: "A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for all new users of reportable amounts of hazardous materials as of August 14, 11b.N Council Minutes 8/14/90 -2- 9 05 2? Mayor Paul questioned whether this Plan would regulate transporting waste material through the City and was informed that no pre- notification is necessary, nor can said transportation be halted. The amendment to the Management Plan was approved by unanimous vote of the Members present. • } The Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members present. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VI -F -1, AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF VACATION /SICK DAYS TO SALARY FOR CAPTAIN ROBERT WILLIAMS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT and Agenda Item VI-F-5, RE- APPOINTMENT OF PAT GREGORIO TO THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION, DISTRICT 2 were removed by Mayor Paul. Agenda Item VI-F-4, NATIONAL MARROY DONOR PROGRAM was removed by Council Member Boggs. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS, JULY 31, 1990, 6:30 P.M. AND JULY 31, 1990, 7 :30 P.M.: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: #26480 - 26941, $1,O85,360.31: Approve. APPEAL, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 90-32, 11102 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD STONEW000 LODGE (APPLICANT /APPELLANT, ARVIN PAREEN): set hearing for 7 :30 p.m., August 28, 1990 in the Downey City Council Chamber. AMENDI NT TO 1990 -91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: set hearing for 7:30 p.m., August 28, 1990 in the Downey City Council Chamber. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CREATING A WORK GROUP BETWEEN CITIES AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS TO WORK TOGETHER ON ASSEMBLY BILL 939 (Waste Reduction Bill) at an estimated cost of $9,285.57: Authorize Mayor to enter into Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of dealing with the requirements of AB939 (Waste Reduction Bill) and appropriate $9,500.00 from unappropriated reserve to Account No. 10-3105. RESOLUTION NO. 5323 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OOWNEY APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD BYLAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 9162 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RESOLUTION N0. 5324 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATING SALARY RANGES FOR WATER QUALITY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, SENIOR PLANNER, AND THEATRE SUPERVISOR, AND ADJUSTING SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS Council Minutes 8/14/90 -3- f 1 9 V, RESOLUTION NO. 5326 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROYIN6 THE RE- APPOINTIMENT OF RICHARD DAN CARTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FOUR YEARS FOR COUNCI LMANI C DISTRICT TWO RESOLUTION NO. 5327 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPR011IN6 THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF PAT 6RE60RI0 TO THE TRAFFIC COlMITTEE FOR AFOUR -YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 5328 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPR011IN6 THE MPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA TERSI TO THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMIITTEE FOR tOUNCILMANIC DISTRICT THREE RESOLUTION N0. 5329 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY tOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROYIN6 THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. LEE EMERSON TO THE PERSOIgIQ ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUIICILMANIC DISTRICT NO RESOLUTION NO. 5330 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVIN6 THE APPOINTlENT OF QAVID 8. d1MER TO THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE FOR COINICILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. 908 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COINICIL OF THE CITY OF OOMIEY IYENDIN6 THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE 90-24) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried by the Members present to wive further reading and adopt. ORDINANCE N0. 909 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTI116 A CODE AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNEY MlIIICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AUTOM06ILE, MOTORCYCLE, AND LIGHT TRUCK IECHANICAL REPAIR AS COIDITIONAL USES WITHIN THE C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE AND AUTOMOdIIE BODY REPAIR AS CONDITIONAL USES WHEN OPERATED IN CONJINICTION WITH NEM lIItTO1OdILE DEALERSHIPS YITHIN SAME ZONE Council Minutes 8/14/90 -4- • The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adopt. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - MOBILE STAGE SYSTEM Mr. Jarrett summarized the staff report, recommending approval of the purchase of a Century Industries, Inc., Mobile Stage Model #MSW3640 and related sound and lighting equipment at a cost of $80,000. Council Member Cormack recommended the Golf Course Reserve Account be considered as an appropriate funding source for this related recreational use. It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member Boggs to approve the purchase of Mobile Stage Model 05W3640 and related sound and lighting equipment at a cost of $80,000 to be expended from Golf Course Reserve funds. Council Member Brazelton requested further information regarding the status of the various funds available for use. Mr. Jarrett advised the Golf Course Reserve Account balance is approximately $1,200,000; Mr. Williams advised the balance of Proposition A funds is approximately $1,400,000. Council Member Brazelton agreed this was a recreational use and would constitute a small percentage of the Golf Course Reserve account; therefore, he could support the purchase from these funds. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., discussed operator expenses, maintenance services, and warranty costs. Council Member Boggs clarified the new equipment is similar to the P - 4 currently leased stage which the City has been operating for many years. The purchase of the mobile stage system was approved by unanimous vote of the Members present. OTHER BUSINESS - Its Removed from the Consent Calendar: AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF VACATION /SICK DAYS TO SALARY FOR CAPTAIN ROBERT WILLIAMS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. Thorson advised staff recommends the following changes to the Resolution: SECTION 1, subparagraph 2: "2) takes $0,11, retirement effective September 15, 1990 W U $t j et IP, and SECTION 2. "The maximum amount that can be converted is fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000.00), provided retirement is taken on or before September 15, 1990." Council Minutes 8/14/90 - �5 (j RESOLUTION NO. 5322 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF VACATION /SICK LEAVE TO SALARY FOR CAPTAIN ROBERT W.F. WILLIAMS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adopt as mended. NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM Council Member Boggs expressed support for this program, and discussed the possibility of addressing similar causes in the future. RESOLUTION NO. 5325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING FOR PAID EMPLOYEE LEAVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM I t was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adopt. RE- APPOINTMENT OF PAT GREGORI O TO THE PARKING PLACE cO I SS I ON , DISTRICT 2 This matter was continued at the request of Mayor Paul. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members: Council Member Cormack noted Code Enforcement is currently following up on Code violations at the Chevron Station on the corner of Lakewood Boulevard and Florence Avenue. Mayor Paul advised staff is also working on Code violations at the vacant lot on the corner of Florence Avenue and Paramount Boulevard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS . Mr. Lennie Whittington spoke regarding the continual problem of illegal truck parking on property at 12739 Lakewood Boulevard. Council Member Boggs noted she had received a complaint from a constituent regarding illegally parked trucks. These matters were referred to the Police Department and Code Enforcement. Mr. Edward Hare, 8350 Di nsdal a St., spoke regarding n potential conflict 9 9 a Po of interest for Council Member Braze1 ton with regard to his law firm representing companies that manage properties in the City. Council Minutes 8/14/90 -6- • 905'1 Council Member Brazelton advised he has properly disclosed his interests Y es is in the City, and will be in constant contact with the City Attorney involving any potential conflicts of interest. ADJOURNMENT: 8:26 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Vi Dayhoff, President of the Downey Coordinating Council; Christine Pol opol us, former City employee; and y . Lorenzo Sandoval, Councilman, City of Santa Fe Springs to 6:00 p.m., August 21, 1990, for the Charter Review Study Session in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Nall, 4, u. t . 'c'onne ity er Roy . Pa , Mayor Council Minutes 8/14/90 4.