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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-02-26-91-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 26, 1991 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Certificates of Appreciation - 1990 Christmas Distribution Program 1 Res. #5405 ordering Annex. 91/02 (Donovan St. between Birchdale Ave. & Lakewood Blvd.) Adopted 2 Establish Uniform Schedule of Fees Cont. to 3/12/91 2 Items Removed from Consent Calendar 2 Minutes:_ Adj. & Reg. Mtgs., 2/12/91 Approved 3 Warrants Issued: #32497 - #32951 Approved 3 Unscheduled equipment purchase - plate exposure unit for Print Shop Approved 3 General Plan Amend. #90 -83 (12444 & 12450 Paramount Blvd.; 12432 & 12433 Parrot Ave.) Set hrg. for 3/12/91 3 General Plan Amend. #90- 105 /Zone Change #90 -104 (11400 — 11432 Paramount Blvd.) Set hrg. for 3/12/91 3 Amendment to City Manager's contract Approved 3 Memorandum of understanding for Century Reclamation Project Approved 3 Res. #5406 ordering vacation of water utility & sewer easements in Stonewood Shopping Center Adopted 3 Res. #5407 rescinding Res. #2620 & establishing parking restriction on Wasburn Rd. between Dunrobin Ave. & Izetta Ave. Adopted 3 Res. #5408 approving list of nominees to Project Area Committee Adopted 3 Res. #5409 roclaimin Alajuela, Costa Rica as P 9 J Sister City Adopted 3 , Ord. #925 declaring water shortage emergency 9 9 9 y & changing DMC to reflect conservation regulations Adopted 4 Request to prepare Downtown Specific Plan /EIR Approved . Page 1of2 1 COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 26, 1991 TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Security Pacific Business Card System Approved 5 SCAG Policy pertaining to regional government - Letter of opposition Approved 5 Joel Lubin re Police Department policies; effects of economy on auto dealerships; support of troops in Persian Gulf 5 Sally McFarland re appreciation for recognizing 1990 Christmas Distribution Program volunteers 5 March 9th Fundraiser benefitting Los Amigos Hospital Ref. to C.M. for placing booklet ad 6 Cn. Hayden re project built on Brookshire Ave. south of Firestone Blvd. 6 Cn. Cormack re meeting with Design Review Board to discuss future community development 6 Adjournment in memory of Ms. Ida Friedberg, sister of Ms. Ruth Saltman, Council Secretary 6 Meeting adjourned to: 6 :30 p.m., March 12, 1991 6 Page 2 of 2 1 9 I :),9 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FEBRUARY 26, 1991 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7 :44 p.m., February 26, 1991, 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 Robert G. Cormack ABSENT: Diane P. Boggs (excused) Robert S. Brazelton (excused) 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 Jim 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 Ron Yoshiki, City Planner /Asst. Director of Community Dev. Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager Ed Velasco, Housing Manager Mark Sel 1 heim, Principal P1 anner Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Paul presented Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers in the 1990 Christmas Distribution Program. HEARINGS: Mayor Paul opened the public hearing on LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION 91/02 - DONOVAN STREET BETWEEN BIRCHDALE AVENUE AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD. Ms. McDonnell affirmed the proof of publication and affidavit of posting. It was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and so ordered to receive and file. No correspondence had been received on this matter. There was no one present in the audience to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed annexation. Council Minutes 2/26/91 -1- i , It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and so ordered to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 5405 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA INTO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS (ANNEXATION 91/02 - DONOVAN STREET BETWEEN BIRCHDALE AVENUE AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adopt. Mayor Paul opened the public hearing on ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CITY SERVICES. Ms. McDonnell affirmed the proof of publication which was received and - fil ed. No correspondence had been received on this matter. Mayor Paul asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed fee schedule. Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., expressed concern with the balance of user fees and general services expected, and suggested the voters make the final decision on the proposed fee schedule. I t was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and unanimously carried by the Members present to continue the public hearing on establishing fees to 7 :30 p.m., March 12, 1991 in the Downey City Council Chamber. Mayor Paul noted this continuance will allow for a full Council to participate in discussion on this matter. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Ms. McDonnell noted a correction on Agenda Item VI -A -2, COUNCIL MINUTES, REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 12, 1991, page 5, line 10: "weekly" should be replaced with "bi- weekly ". Agenda Item VI -E -2, CITY CREDIT CARDS, was removed by Mayor Paul. Agenda Item VI -E -5, SCAG POLICY PERTAINING TO REGIONAL GOVERNMENT, was removed by Council Member Cormack. Council Minutes 2/26/91 -2- r--■ 4 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Hayden, 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 AND REGULAR MEETINGS, FEBRUARY 12, 1991: Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: #32497- 32951, $2,129,441.20: Approve. UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - PLATE EXPOSURE UNIT FOR PRINT SHOP to correct safety hazard: Approve. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90 -83 - 12444 AND 12450 PARAMOUNT BLVD; 12432 AND 12433 PARROT AVENUE: Set public hearing for 7:30 p.m., March 12, 1991 in the Downey City Council Chamber. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90 -105 /ZONE CHANGE NO. 90 -104 - 11400 -11432 PARA- MOUNT BLVD.: Set public hearing for 7 :30 p.m., .March 12, 1991 in the Downey City Council Chamber. AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S CONTRACT extending the date to April 2, 1993 for the City Manager to move his personal residence to the City of Downey: Approve. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CENTURY RECLAMATION PROJECT with the Central Basin Municipal Water District to make treated sewage effluent available for irrigation purposes: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 5406 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF WATER UTILITY EASEMENTS AND SEWER EASEMENTS IN STONEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 5407 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2620 WHICH PROHIBITS PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WASHBURN ROAD BETWEEN IZETTA AVENUE AND 120 FEET WEST OF IZETTA AVENUE, AND ESTABLISHING A PARKING RESTRICTION FROM 8 :00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WASHBURN ROAD BETWEEN DUNROBIN AVENUE AND 120 FEET WEST OF IZETTA AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 5408 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A LIST OF NOMINEES TO THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Council Minutes 2/26/91 -3- t r,J L RESOLUTION NO. 5409 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROCLAIMING ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA AS A SISTER CITY TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. 925 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY AND ADDING SECTIONS 7350 THROUGH 7356 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADOPTING WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member Hayden to waive further reading and adopt. Ms. McDonnell advised a letter had been received dated February 26, 1991 from Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove y g ove St. , expressing his opposition on to certain provisions of the Ordinance. Mayor Paul advised he received a letter from Mr. Kenton Krogstad, dated February 19, 1991, recommending additional language in the Ordinance to address the odd /even day watering plan. Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., suggested waiting until data is received on the odd /even day watering plan to determine its effectiveness. He discussed water hydrant usage for authorized construction purposes and urged continued public notification of the new Ordinance p rovisions. Council Member Hayden expressed her support of the Ordinance and requested p quested staff review the City's water usage for compliance. She suggested additional alternatives be studied to address the odd /even day watering plan. .Y 9 p Further discussion ensued regarding the necessity of odd even day watering y / ay watering e— schedules, the use of reclaimed water for irrigation purposes, and the City's compliance with the Ordinance. Mr. Ralph noted the City has reduced its water usage by 25 %. The motion was unanimously carried by the Members present to waive further reading and adopt, with direction for further study of alternatives y ves to the odd /even day watering schedule and establish City compliance with the Ordinance. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS REQUEST TO PREPARE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN /ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND FUNDING MECHANISM Mr. Rangel summarized the staff report, recommending authorization to foward requests for proposals to qualified technical consultants to initiate the process of drafting the Downtown Specific Plan and EIR. He noted a Council Minutes 2/26/91 -4- p—] { 9190 possible funding source would be to impose a Specific Plan fee on persons seeking development approvals within the Plan's boundaries, since they would benefit from the City-prepared Specific Plan and EIR. Discussion ensued regarding developer advantages and fees charged to recover costs involved. Mr. Caton explained that staff is requesting authorization to foward requests for proposals at this time and will return with a report on the various funding sources available when research is completed on the subject. It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and unanimously carried by the Members present to direct Staff to foward requests for proposals to qualified technical consultants for initiating the process of drafting the Downtown Specific Plan and EIR. OTHER BUSINESS - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar: CITY CREDIT CARDS Mayor Paul questioned whether other alternatives have been considered, noting the availability of cards may create a cost control problem. Mr. Caton explained the efficient benefits of the system, noting the time saved in issuing checks is just one of the advantages. Council Member Hayden stated that under the controls imposed as outlined, she would support use of the credit card system. It was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and carried by the following vote to authorize staff to use the Security Pacific Business Card System and approve specific controls governing g the use of this system: AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hayden, Cormack NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Paul ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Boggs, Brazelton SCAG POLICY PERTAINING TO REGIONAL GOVERNMENT Council Member Cormack expressed opposition to the Regional Goverment proposed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and encouraged other cities to protest this additional layer of government. It was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Cormack, and unanimously carried by the Members present to direct staff to transmit to SLAG a final version of a proposed letter of opposition to regional governance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove St., discussed Police Department policies, effects of the economy on auto dealerships, and support of allied troops in the Persian Gulf War. Council Minutes 2/26/91 -5- I, (' I Ms. Sally McFarland, 7415 Irwingrove Ave., thanked the Council for recognizing the 1990 Christmas Distribution Program volunteers, and expressed her appreciation to the other groups involved in the effort. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members: MARCH 9TH FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING RANCHO LOS AMIGOS HOSPITAL Mayor Paul advised he will be abstaining from discussion on this issue due to a possible conflict of interest, and vacated his chair accordingly. Mayor Pro Tem Hayden assumed the Chair. Council Member Cormack expressed support of an upcoming benefit for Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. Mayor Pro Tem Hayden concurred, noting the fine work done by the Hospital. The City Manager was directed to place an ad in the booklet supporting the March 9th Fundraiser benefitting Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. Mayor Paul assumed the Chair. Council Member Hayden expressed concern with a project being built on Brookshire Avenue south of Firestone Boulevard and requested staff review the Ordinance regarding senior citizen housing as it relates to density, setbacks and other Code regulations for this project. Council Member Hayden requested projects of this magnitude be brought before Council for review. Mr. Caton advised staff is working on an ordinance to require Council review of senior condominium projects and will now include review of senior apartments as well. Council Member Cormack concurred with Council Member Hayden's comments, recommending Council meet with the Design Review Board to discuss future e-] development in the community. ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Ms. Ida Friedberg, sister of Ms. Ruth Sal tman, Secretary to the City Council to 6:30 p.m., March 12, 1991 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. 7/1 tit i i th E. McDonn- ' , City Clerk Roy L. ! . ul , Mayor Council Minutes 2/26/91 -6-