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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ai V t
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECEMBER 11, 1990
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Proclamation re "National Drunk & Drugged Driving
Awareness and Students Against Drunk Driving" Week 1
Appeal, Zone Variance #90 -48 (8423 Priscilla) Cont. to 1/29/91 2
Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2
Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs., 11/27/90 Approved 2
Cash Contract #SS425 - Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter
Repair: Approve extra work, accept improvements &
appropriate / rea ppro pr i a to funds Approved 2
Cash Contract #576 - South City Feeder Water
Transmission Main (Imperial Highway: Approve plans &
grant authority to advertise Approved 2
Warrants Issued: #30096 - #30475 Approved 2
Unscheduled equipment purchases - two -way public
safety radio for City Manager's car; computers &
software for City Manager's office Approved 2
Process City loan for land purchases - execute
Operative Agreement #16 Approved 2
California Council for the Humanities Mini -Grant
for City library Approved 2
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Modification of Manning Table to reflect additional
Administrative Assistant position in Public Works Dept. Approved 3
Unscheduled equipment purchase- computer & software
for Public Works Administration office Approved 3
Update General Plan Chapters - conservation, safety & Set hrg.
noise 1/8/91 3
Res. #5382 approving application for Pedestrian Funds
for 1990 -91 authorized under Senate Bill #821 Adopted 3
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TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE 6 NO.
Res. #5383 proposing to annex certain area into
Lighting Maintenance District A.D.121 & ordering
Engineer to prepare report (Annexation 90 -01 -
Laureldale Ave. from Golden St. to 490 feet
northerly) Adopted 3
Res. #5384 approving Engineer's report for addition to
Lighting Maintenance District A.D.121 of Annexation
90 -01 (Laureldale Ave. from Golden St. to 490 feet
northerly) Adopted 3
Res. #5385 declaring intent to annex certain area
into Lighting Maintenance District A.D.121 &
maintain and furnish electrical current u ent t
o street
lighting fixtures on streets & public places
(Annexation 90 -01 - Laureldale Ave. from Golden St.
to 490 feet northerly) Adopted; set hr
g. g. 1/8/91 3
Res. #5386 approving final subdivision map of
Parcel Map #20196 (7532 -50 Firestone Blvd.) Adopted 3
Res. #5387 confirming intent that Project Area
Committee for Downey Redevelopment Project be
continued for life of Redevelopment Plan Adopted
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Ord. #921 amending Sec. 9250 et seq. of DMC
relating to merger of substandard parcels &
recommending adoption of Sec. 9260 et seq. of
DMC relating to merger of other parcels & adopting
Negative Declaration Adopted
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Ord. amending Secs. 7330, 7330.1 & 7330.2 of DMC
& adding Secs. 7330.3, 7330.4, 7330.5 & 7330.6 to
DMC relating to Cross- Connection Control Program
to protect public water system Adopted 4
Res. #5388 approving l i s t of nominees to expand
membership of Project Area Committee for Downey
Redevelopment Project Adopted 5
Assembly Bill 939 /Extension of Green Waste Collection
Program through June 30, 1991 Approved 5
Cash Contract #580 - Gateway Beautification Project:
Approve Participation Agreement with City of Paramount,
removing City -owned parcel on Downey Ave. Approved 5
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TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cash Contract #SS429 - Traffic Signal Coordination:
Selection of Weston Pringle & Associates sso �
c ates as consultant
for design , of traffic signal coordination & authorize
City Manager to execute consultant agreement for
professional services Approved pp 6
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Operator Agreement with Security Pacific National
P g c c Nati
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Bank to continue Compensating Balance Program
through December 13, 1992 Approved 6
Cn. Boggs re endorsement of candidates for
Los Angeles County Transportation Commission &
future endorsement of representatives 6
Cn. Boggs re status of $150,000 Grant for Senior Center 6
Cn. Boggs re City's policy on homeless people 6
Cn. Hayden re modifying Sign Ordinance to allow display
of balloons at auto dealerships 6
Cn. Hayden re removal of covered street sweeping signs
throughout City 6
Cn. Hayden re unsightly appearance of construction
material on Landmark Church property 7
Cn. Cormack re problem existing with area leading to
city well located at 8418 Rives Ave. 6
Recess to Closed Session 7
Adjournment in memory of Mrs. Julia Rose Barb, mother
of former Mayor /Councilman Randy Barb; and Mr. Alien Parker,
Vice Mayor of City of Paramount 7
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECEMBER 11, 1990
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7 :39 p.m.,
December 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
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Clayton Mayes, Police Chief
William Ralph, Director of Public Works
Art Rangel, Director of Community Development
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Gail Crook, Battalion Chief
Victoria Jenkins, City Librarian
William Makshanoff, Building Official
Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager
Ed Velasco, Housing Manager
Ron Yoshi ki , City Planner
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Laura Wilson, Administrative Assistant
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Paul presented a Proclamation declaring the week of December 9 -15,
1990 as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness and Students Against Drunk
Driving ( S.A.D.D.) Week' to representatives of S.A.D.D. from Warren and Downey
High Schools.
HEARINGS:
Mayor Paul opened the Public Hearing on APPEAL, ZONE VARIANCE NO. 90 -48 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8423 PRISCILLA STREET.
The proof of publication was received and filed.
Mayor Paul advised that the applicant's representative has requested this
hearing be continued to the meeting of January 29, 1991 and staff concurs with
this request.
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It was moved by Council Member Haden seconded by '
Hayden, y Council Member
Brazelton, ton, and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing on Appeal,
7:30 in 9 pp '
Zone Variance No. 90 -48
to :30 p.m., January 29, 1991 in the Downey City
Council Chambers.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item VI-C-2, CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 429 -
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
COORDINATION: APPROVE SELECTION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT (WESTON
PRINGLE AND ASSOCIATES) AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT was removed by
Council Member Boggs.
Agenda Item VI -E -6, OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC BANK FOR
COMPENSATING BALANCE PROGRAM - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT LOW INCOME
HOUSING REHAB LOAN PROGRAM was removed by Mr. Lennie Whittington.
Mayor Paul and Council Member Brazelton advised they will be abstaining
on Agenda Item VI-E-2,
from voting 9 2, PROCESS CITY LOAN FOR LAND PURCHASES -
EXECUTE OPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 16, due to conflicts of interest.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hay den,
and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve
the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: (Mayor Paul and Council
Member Brazelton abstaining from voting on Agenda Item VI -E -2, City Loan for
Land Purchases)
MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, NOVEiBER 27, 1990: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 425, PART I - MISCELLANEOUS CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR;
AND PART II - HANDICAPPED AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS: APPROVE EXTRA WORK
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATE /REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS to cover the final
contract cost of $71,341.44: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 576 - SOUTH CITY FEEDER WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY) - PHASE II: APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GRANT AUTHORITY TO
ADVERTISE to construct a 16 inch water main in Imperial Highway from Paramount
Boulevard to east of Clark Avenue: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: #30096 - 30475, $794,162.18: Approve.
UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASES - TWO -WAY PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO FOR CITY
MANAGER'S CAR; AND COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE FOR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE at a total
cost of $11,219: Approve.
PROCESS CITY LOAN FOR LAND PURCHASES - EXECUTE OPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 16
to cover escrow costs on property located at 9062 -68 Firestone Boulevard and
8206 Third Street: Approve.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES MINI -GRANT FOR CITY LIBRARY in the
amount of $1,500 to support reading and discussion programs: Approve.
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MODIFICATION OF MANNING TABLE to reflect one additional Administrative
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Assistant in the Department of Public Works to administer the AB939 Refuse
Reduction Program: Approve.
UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE FOR PUBLIC WORKS
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE at a cost of $6,640 from the AB939 surcharge fund to
continue recycling programs and implement new programs as required by AB939:
Approve.
UPDATE GENERAL PLAN CHAPTERS - CONSERVATION, SAFETY AND NOISE: Set the
public hearing for 7:30 p.m., January 8, 1991 in the Downey City Council
Chambers.
RESOLUTION NO. 5382 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1990 -91 AUTHORIZED UNDER SENATE BILL
NO. 821 (S.B. 821)
RESOLUTION N0. 5383 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO
ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121
AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO
THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATION 90/01 -
LAURELDALE AVENUE FROM GOLDEN STREET TO 490 FEET NORTHERLY)
RESOLUTION NO. 5384 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ADDITION TO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF ANNEXATION 91/01 - (LAURELDALE AVENUE
FROM GOLDEN STREET TO 490 FEET NORTHERLY)
RESOLUTION NO. 5385 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION
ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH
ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS
AND PUBLIC PLACES (ANNEXATION 91/01 - LAURELDALE AVENUE FROM
GOLDEN STREET TO 490 FEET NORTHERLY)
(SET PUBLIC HEARING 1/8/91)
RESOLUTION NO. 5386 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 20196
(7532 -50 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD)
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RESOLUTION NO. 5387 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CONFIRMING ITS INTENT THAT THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE
DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BE CONTINUED FOR THE LIFE OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE:
ORDINANCE NO. 921
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ,,..,
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9250 ET SEQ. OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
AS IT RELATES TO THE MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD PARCELS AND RECOMMENDING
ADOPTION OF SECTION 9260 ET SEQ. OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT
RELATES TO MERGER OF OTHER PARCELS AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTIONS 7330, 7330.1, AND 7330.2 OF THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 7330.3, 7330.4, 7330.5 AND
7330.6 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CROSS -
CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
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.
RESOLUTIONS NOT SET FORTH ABOVE:
RESOLUTION NO. 5388
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
A LIST OF NOMINEES TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mr. Farfsing summarized the staff report, recommending approval of the
Project Area Committee's l i s t of three new members to represent the areas under
Redevelopment Amendment No.'s 5A, 5B, and 5C.
Council Member Boggs recalled the concerns expressed at a previous meeting
by people who applied for membership on the Committee and requested these
interested parties be contacted when vacancies occur.
Mr. Thorson advised the Project Area Committee decides their own
membership; the Council can only review their representation and perhaps request
the Committee look into complaints expressed at the previous meeting.
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The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Me Hayden, econded Y Member
Hayden, , by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ASSEMBLY BILL 939 /EXTENSION OF GREEN WASTE COLLECTION PI PROGRAM
ROGRAM
Mr. Ralph summarized the staff report, recommending continuation P g t on of the
successful Green Waste Program through June 30, 1991.
Mayor Paul stressed the importance of Angeles recycling effort and encouraged
ram throughout P g Los Angeles County
expansion of such a ro thr 9
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs,
and by 99 '
an unanimously carried i ed to approve the extension of the Green Waste Pilot
Program for the collection of green waste through June 30, 1991.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 580 - GATEWAY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: APPROVE
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, recommending approval
P � g of a
Participation Agreement with the City of Paramount, declaring a city-owned
parcel located on Downey Avenue between Klondyke and Bixler Avenues as surplus
property, and authorizing its conveyance to the adjacent property owner. He
narrated a brief slide presentation of the subject and surrounding areas.
Discussion ensued regarding the size, maintenance responsibility and
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development potential of the city -owned lot.
Council Member Hayden suggested the possibility of constructing a police
sub - station on the surplus property.
Council Member Boggs expressed opposition to perpetuating substandard lot
sizes in the southern portion of Downey.
Mayor Paul recommended establishing a subcommittee to evaluate the
possibilities suggested for this parcel, and Council Members Hayden and Boggs
volunteered their services for this effort.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs,
and unanimously carried to approve and enter into the Participation Agreement
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Paramount that specifies the level of responsibility for each
City, setting aside the City -owned property on Downey Avenue between Klond ke
and Bixler Avenues.
OTHER BUSINESS - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar:
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 429 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION
Council Member Boggs recommended the new traffic signal being installed at
Barlin Avenue and Gardendale Street be included in this coordination project.
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It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Cormack,
and unanimously carried to approve the selection of Weston Pringle and
Associates as consultant to undertake the design of a traffic signal
coordination project under Cash Contract No. S.S. 429, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the consultant agreement for professional services.
OPERATOR AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC BANK FOR COMPENSATING BALANCE
PROGRAM
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., referenced a recent newspaper
article that discussed the solvency of Security Pacific National Bank, and he
questioned the safety of the city's investment in this establishment.
Mr. Powell explained the State requires banks to provide collateral for all
monies deposited by public entities. The State would then rely on this
collateral to cover the City's investment if the bank should experience
financial difficulty.
It was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Cormack,
and unanimously carried to approve the Operating Agreement with Security Pacific
National Bank to continue the Compensating Balance Program through December 13, 1992.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
OTHER BUSINESS - City Council Members:
Council Member Boggs discussed the endorsement of candidates for the
Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, recommending that future
endorsements of Committee representatives be placed on Council agendas for
discussion purposes.
Council Member Boggs questioned status of the $150,000 Grant for the Senior
Center.
Mr. Jarrett advised the Recreation and Community Services Commission is
recommending the City apply for the Grant to partially fund a Senior Center, and
continue investigating other means to complete funding for the development.
Council Member Boggs requested information on the City's policy regarding
homeless people, including direction for those people wishing to assist in this
area. The matter was referred to the City Manager.
Council Member Hayden suggested modifying the Sign Ord i anance to allow the
display of balloons at auto dealerships, noting their requirement of daily
maintenance will promote a cleaner area.
Council Member Hayden requested information regarding the hooded street
sweeping signs throughout the City, suggesting the signs be removed instead of
covered. Staff was directed to look into this matter.
Council Member Cormack noted a problem existing with an area that leads to
a city well located at 8418 Rives Avenue. He recommended chaining off the
entrance to monitor the traffic and activity occuring at this location. Staff
was directed to return with further information on this matter.
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