HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-11-90-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SEPTEMBER 11, 1990
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION
PAGE NO.
Proclamation declaring September 17 through
9
September 23, 1990 as "Constitution Week" 1
Downey Improvement Project #730, west side
Tweedy ln. between Blandwood /Brookpark Rds.:
Authorization to proceed & advertise for bids;
appropriate $10,000 from Fund 40 for construction
of improvements Approved 2
Appeal, Zone Variance #90 -31 (9325 Cord Ave.) Cont. to 9/25 2
Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2
Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs., 8/28/90 Approved 2
Cash Contract #SS425 - Curb & Gutter Repair/
handicapped & pedestrian improvements: Change
Orders #1 & #2; authorize additional onsite work
at southwest corner of Florence & Fairford Aves.
for approximately $19,700 Approved 2
Warrants issued: #27335- 27889, $795,017.71 Approved 2
Appointment of Vivian Martell, Alternate to
Metropolitan Library System Advisory Board (1990 -92) Approved 2
Proposed Downey Municipal Code Amendment re
establishing historic preservation standards Set hrg. 9/25 2
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Unscheduled equipment purchase - police shotguns Approved 3
Unscheduled equipment purchase - piano for
Furman Park Approved PP 3
Unscheduled equipment purchase - computers &
fax machines for Police Dept. Approved 3
Revision to Capital Improvement Budget to
construct water main in Firestone Blvd. between
Wiley Burke & west City limits; authorize
commencement of selection process for consulting
engineer to design/ prepare plans & specifications Approved 3
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TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #5335, supporting "Keep California Moving
Day", Wednesday, October 3, 1990 Adopted 3
Teens Against Graffiti Program Approved 3
Res. #5336, providing worker's compensation for
volunteers Adopted 3
Ord. #914, amending Downey Municipal Code re
Plot Plan Approvals (Second Unit Developments) Adopted 3
Res. #5337, declaring intent to grant petroleum
pipeline franchises to Atlantic Richfield, Four
Corners Pipeline, Mobil Oil & Golden West Oil
Companies Adopted; set hrg. 10/9 4
Ord. granting franchise to Golden West Refining Co. Introduced 4
Ord. granting franchise to Mobil Oil Corp. Introduced 4
Ord. granting franchise to Atlantic Richfield Corp. Introduced 4
Ord. granting franchise to Four Corners Pipeline Co. Introduced 5
Urgency Ord. #910, granting interim franchise to
Golden West Refining Co. Adopted 5
Urgency Ord. #911, granting interim franchise to
Mobil Oil Corp. Adopted 5
Urgency Ord. #912, granting interim franchise to
Atlantic Richfield Co. Adopted 5
Urgency Ord. #913, granting interim franchise to
Four Corners Pipeline Co. Adopted 6
Res. supporting Prop. 138 & opposing Prop. 130 Action delayed to 9/25 6
Minutes, Adj. Reg. Mtg. 8/21/90 Approved with additions 7
Vehicle towing & service contract: Award to
United Towing Approved 7
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TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Lennie Whittington re recognition procedure
for citizens who have served the City;
recent death of Judy Ray 7
Cn. Hayden re addressing issue of allowable
colors on residential & commercial developments 7
Cn. Boggs re birth of granddaughter, Melissa
Christine Boggs on 9/10/90 7
Meeting adjourned to: 6:30 p.m., September 25, 1990 7
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SEPTEMBER 11, 1990
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
September 11, 1990, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Roy L. Paul presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
_ Roy L. Paul Mayor
Barbara J. Hayden Mayor Pro Tem
Diane P. Boggs
Robert G. Cormack
Robert S. Brazelton
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Peter Thorson, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk
Ken Farfsing, Assistant City Manager
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Clayton Mayes, Police Chief
Art Rangel, Community Development Director
Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager
Dick Redmayne, City Engineer
Ron Yoshiki, City Planner
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Mike Miller, Police Lieutenant
Laura Wilson, Administrative Assistant
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Paul presented a Proclamation declaring the week of September 17
through September 23, 1990 as 'Constitution Week' to Ardel l e Warner, Chairperson
of the Santa Gertrudes Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution.
HEARINGS:
Mayor Paul opened the PUBLIC HEARING ON DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 730,
WEST SIDE OF TWEEDY LANE BETWEEN BLANDWO0D ROAD AND BROOKPARK ROAD.
Mrs. McDonnell affirmed the affidavit of posting of notice and mailing. It
was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and so
ordered to receive and file.
Mr. Redmayne summarized the staff report, recommending granting
authorization to proceed and advertise for bids, and also appropriate $10,000
for construction of the improvements.
There were no written protests or objections received on this matter.
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Mayor Paul called for those present in the audience who wished to speak in
favor or protest to the proposed Improvement Project. There was no response.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden,
and so ordered to close the hearing.
I t was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Boggs,
and unanimously carried to approve Downey Improvement Project No. 730, granting
authorization to proceed under Chapter 27 of Streets and Highways Code and
advertise for bids, and also appropriate $10,000 from Fund 40 (Unbudgeted Fund
Balance) for construction of the improvements.
Mayor Paul opened the PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL, ZONE VARIANCE NO. 90 -31 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9325 CORD AVENUE.
Mrs. McDonnell affirmed the proof of publication. It was moved by Council
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Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and so ordered to receive and
file.
Mayor Paul advised the applicant has requested continuance of this hearing
to the next Council meeting, and staff concurs with this request.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs,
and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing on Zone Variance No. 90-
31 for property located at 9325 Cord Avenue to 7:30 p.m., September 25, 1990 in
the Downey City Council Chamber, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item VI -E -1, MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 21, 1990
was removed by Council Member Boggs.
Agenda Item VI -E -6, VEHICLE TOWING AND SERVICE CONTRACT was removed by
Mr. Robert Wade, representing Dales Toe.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions
and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended:
MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, AUGUST 28, 1990: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S.425 - CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR /HANDICAPPED AND
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS: Approve Change Orders No. 1 and 2 and authorize staff
to proceed with additional onsite work at the southwest corner of Florence and
Fairford Avenues at an approximate cost of $19,700: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: 127335- 27889, $795,017.71: Approve.
APPOINTMENT OF VIVIAN MARTELL AS ALTERNATE TO METROPOLITAN COOPERATIVE
LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD for the 1990 -92 term: Approve.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ESTABLISHING HISTORIC
PRESERVATION STANDARDS: Set public hearing for 7:30 p.m., September 25, 1990 in
the Downey City Council Chamber, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California.
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UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - POLICE SHOTGUNS at a total cost of $8,515
to replace aging shotguns: Approve.
UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - PIANO FOR FURMAN PARK to replace damaged
piano at a cost of $3,190: Approve.
UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - COMPUTERS AND FAX MACHINES at a total cost
of $13,100 for use in the Police Department to streamline the daily workload:
Approve.
REVISION TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET of approximatley $250,000 to
construct a 12 -inch water main in Firestone Boulevard between Wiley -Burke and
the west City limits, and authorize the Public Works Department to begin the
selection process for a consulting engineer to design and prepare the plans and
specifications: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5335 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING 'KEEP CALIFORNIA MOVING DAY', WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 3, 1990
TEENS AGAINST GRAFFITI PROGRAM involving volunteers to remove graffiti
throughout the City on weekends only: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 5336 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROVIDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE TO VOLUNTEERS
PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE 3363.5
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE:
ORDINANCE N0. 914
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REPEALING DOWNEY !MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9135 PERTAINING TO HOUSING
FACTORY BUILT OVERLAY ZONES AND AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 9158.06 PERTAINING TO COMMISSION ACTION ON PLOT PLAN APPROVALS
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt.
PETROLEUM PRODUCT PIPELINE FRANCHISES
RESOLUTION NO. 5337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT PETROLEUM PIPELINE FRANCHISES
TO ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY, FOUR CORNERS PIPELINE COMPANY,
MOBIL OIL COMPANY AND GOLDEN WEST OIL COMPANY AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUCH FRANCHISES FOR OCTOBER 9, 1990
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The Resolution was read by title only. I t was moved by Council Member
Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and unanimously carried . to waive
further reading and adopt.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Cormack expressed concern with
the safety of underground pipelines, and was informed the pipelines are pressure
tested periodically - an oil spill reported has never been reported. He
requested a report be returned to Council outlining further information on the
safety features of the pipelines.
Mr. Thorson noted the franchise specifically calls for the City to receive
copies of any reports filed with the State authorities that regulate the
operation of the pipelines; thus, the City would be informed of any problems
reported to the State.
INTRODUCTION OF FOUR ORDINANCES GRANTING PETROLEUM PRODUCT PIPELINE
FRANCHISES
Mr. Thorson then discussed four Ordinances presented for introduction that
are identical except the Ordinance for Four Corners Pipeline Company which is a
Public Utility and will have a slightly different rate structure. He also noted
the following correction on each of the four Ordinances, page 5, second
paragraph, second line: the word "bond" should be replaced with the word
"grantee ".
Mr. David Dragt, representing Golden West Refining Company, Santa Fe
Springs, advised he has submitted a letter to the City Clerk recommending
changes to the proposed ordinance and will reserve his testimony for the public
hearing.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO GOLDEN WEST REFINING COMPANY
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to waive
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further reading and introduce.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO MOBIL OIL CORPORATION
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and introduce.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and introduce.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO FOUR CORNERS PIPELINE COMPANY
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and introduce.
ADOPTION FOUR URGENCY ORDINANCES GRANTING INTERIM FRANCHISES TO OPERATE
PETROLEUM PRODUCT PIPELINES
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ORDINANCE NO. 910
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING TO GOLDEN WEST REFINING COMPANY AN INTERIM FRANCHISE •
TO OPERATE A PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
Mr. Thorson read this Ordinance in full as required by the City Charter,
noting it is identical to the other three proposed Urgency Ordinances for
adoption.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Hayden,
and unanimously carried to adopt.
ORDINANCE.NO. 911
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING TO MOBIL OIL CORPORATION AN INTERIM FRANCHISE TO
OPERATE A PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
Mr. Thorson read the title of this Ordinance, noting it is identical to the
Ordinance read in full, except the name is changed in Sections 1, 2 and 10 to
Mobil Oil Corporation.
I t was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazel ton ,
�-s, and unanimously carried to adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. 912
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING TO ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY AN INTERIM FRANCHISE TO
OPERATE A PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
Mr. Thorson read the title of this Ordinance, noting it is identical to the
Ordinance read in full, except the name is changed in Sections 1, 2 and 10 to
Atlantic Richfield Company.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Hay den,
and unanimously carried to adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. 913
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING TO FOUR CORNERS PIPELINE COMPANY AN INTERIM FRANCHISE
TO OPERATE A PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
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Mr. Thorson read the title of this Ordinance, noting i t i s identical g cal to the
Ordinance read
in full, except the name is changed in Sections 1, 2 and 10 to
Four Corners Pipeline, and the following sentence is added to the
end of the
first paragraph in Section 6:
"The grantee warrants and represents that it is a Public Utility within th
of Public Utility Code y the
meaning y o e Secti on 6231.5. The rate charged herein is
the rate specified by Public Utilities Code Section 6231.5."
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Hayden, Council Member H
and unanimously carried to adopt.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 138 AND OPPOSING PROPOSITION 130
Council Member Cormack voiced his support of this Resolution, commenting
approach should be
that a rational a
PP a used in addressing the needs of the
environment.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Cormack and seconded by Council Member Hayden to waive further reading and
adopt. (See motion to delay action).
Council Member Boggs advised she will be abstaining from voting on this
matter as she will be issuing g
g a position on the ballot measures at a later date.
Mayor Paul discussed his desire to avoid taking a stance on initiatives as
there are many that would have to be considered. He advocated action on City-
affected issues only.
Council Member Cormack disagreed, noting this matter deals with lumber
harvesting practices which could affect housing costs for the citizens of
Downey.
Council Member Brazelton indicated he would like to read the verbatim
initiative prior to voting on this issue.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to delay action on this Resolution to the
next Council meeting of September 25, 1990.
Staff will provide a verbatim copy of the Proposition for Council
consideration prior to the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar:
MINUTES, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 21, 1990
Council Member Boggs requested clarification on the disposition of the
Charter Review Committee which was discussed at the end of the Study Session.
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Mayor Paul stated he understood that Council recommendations and a letter
of thanks would be sent to the Committee members, at which time their services
would be completed. They would receive a special proclamation on behalf of
their efforts.
Council Member Boggs requested this be noted in the Minutes.
Council Member Cormack recalled the great service the Committee has done
for the City and encouraged a more elaborate display of gratitude than just a
proclamation.
Council Member Boggs concurred with Council Member Cormack's comments,
noting the Committee's recognition should be a ceremonious occasion.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazelton,
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting,
9,
August 21, 1990 with the additions discussed.
VEHICLE TOWING AND SERVICE CONTRACT
Mr. Robert Wade, 10473 Compton Blvd, Bellflower, representing Dales Toe,
advised the fencing requirement would be met within 24 hours if Dales Toe is
awarded the contract.
Council Member Cormack noted this company had stated they would install
fencing several years ago, at which time this should have been done.
I t was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden,
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and unanimously carried to award the vehicle towing and service contract to
United Towing.
ORAL CONM UN I CAT I ONS
Mr. •
. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., expressed dismay at the procedure
for recognizing citizens who have served the City. He specifically i f i ca 11 cited David
P y
and Judy Ray who served the City on various Boards and Commissions, but whose
efforts were not recognized. He also advised of Judy Ray's recent death.
OTHER BUSINESS - City Council Members:
Council Member Hayden requested the issue of allowable colors on
residential and commercial developments be addressed within the Building Code or
at the Design Review Board level.
Council Member Boggs announced the birth of her granddaughter Melissa
Christine Boggs on September 10, 1990.
ADJOURNMENT: 8 :37 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6 :30 p.m., September 25, 1990 in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
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dith E. cDonne l-;_City Clerk Roy L. 'aul, Mayor
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