HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-09-91-Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 9, 1991
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Proclamation re July 8 -12, 1991 as Therapeutic
Recreation Week 1
Introduction of Downey Chapter of DeMolay Members 1
Res. #5463 approving the Negative Declaration & amending
a Chapter of the General Plan re Open Space Adopted 3
Items Removed From Consent Calendar 3
Minutes: Reg Mtg., 6/11/91; Adj. Reg. Mtgs., 6/18/91
& 6/25/91 Approved 3
Cash Contract #S.S.411 - Bellflower Blvd. Plans &
Specifications & grant authority to advertise Approved 3
Cash Contract #576, South City Feeder (Phase II);
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Accept improvements & maintenance responsibility Approved 3
Cash Contract #575, Phase III-Well Site #4 Building;
Plans & Specifications & grant authority to advertise Approved 3
Warrants issued: #36879 -37336 Approved 3
Public Hearing for Appeal, Tentative Tract Map #50450,
Zone Variance #91 -63, Conditional Use Permit #91 -64
(10331 A -H Downey Ave.) Set hrg. 7/23/91 3
Public Hearing for Appeal on denial of time extension for
completing approved conditions on Zone Variance 1660
7447 Firestone Blvd.) Set Hrg. 7/23/91 3
Ord. 1930 approving & adopting Amendment 5A to Downey
Redevelopment Plan (Brookshire & Margaret) Adopted 4
Redevelopment Plan Amendment 5B (I -5 /Florence Ave.) Cont. until further
notice 4
Ord. #931 approving & adopting Amendment 5C to Downey
Redevelopment Plan (Lakewood & Gallatin) Adopted 4
Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 25, 1991 Cont. to 7/23/91 5
Res. 15464 providing for participation of City in
L.A. County Inter - Agency Task Force Adopted 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 9, 1991
TABLE OF ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO
Res. #5465 approving application with California
Energy Commission for participation in its Energy
Partnership Program Adopted 5
Cn. Brazelton re pedestrain gate closure at
Gallatin Elementary School 5
Cn. Brazelton re possibility of multiple families
living in Single Family (R -1) dwellings which
add more children to already crowded schools 6
Cn. Paul re comments about motor officer visibility &
need for monitoring of citations 6
Cn. Boggs re all factors in citation monitoring 6
Cn. Boggs re continued aggressive approach to seeking
restrooms at Lakewood Blvd. Rail Station 6
Joint mtg. of Council & Recreation and Community
Services Commission Set for 8/26/91 6
Lennie Whittington re test driving of vehicles
on City streets 6
Carlos Rios re 1-5 sound wall on Dollison Dr., south of
Florence Ave. 6
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., July 23, 1991, 6
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 9, 1991
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 9 9 .m. P
July 9, 1991, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Barbara J. Hayden presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Barbara J. Hayden Mayor
Diane P. Boggs Mayor Pro Tem
Robert G. Cormack
Robert S. Brazelton
Roy L. Paul
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Tim McOsker, Assistant City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk
Ken Farfsing, Assistant City. Manager Clayton Hayes,
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Police Chief fNi
Ron Irwin, Fire Chief
Jim Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Art Rangel, Director of Community Development
Richard Redmayne, Acting Director of Public Works
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner
Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hayden presented a Proclamation declaring the week of July 8 -12,
1991 as 'Therapeutic Recreation Week' to Mr. Chester Land, Director of the
Recreation Therapy Department of Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center.
Mayor Hayden recognized members of the Downey Chapter of DeMol a and their
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Mastor Councilor Chris Turner in the audience.
HEARINGS
Mayor Hayden opened the public hearing on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91 - 51,
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION CHAPTER.
Council Member Boggs stated she recently attended a Planning Commission
hearing on this item as a spectator only and did not participate in any way.
Ms. McDonnell affirmed the proof of publication. It was moved by Council
Member Brazelton, seconded by Council Member Paul, and so ordered to receive
and file.
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R n el summarized '
Mr. a g the staff report, noting review of this ''h
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beg an in January, 1991. Input was received from the Recreation and Community
Commission and the public meetings
Services Co General Plan Steering Committee and publ i
Were h The only issue contested at the Planning Commission was a
requirement that the City exercise its right under the Naylor Act which
provides the City with the ability to first purchase school property for open
space purposes should the district decide to either sell or lease school
property. The City can purchase up to 30% of the site at 25% of the land
cost.. Staff recommends approval of the Negative Declaration and the Open Space
Chapter to the General Plan.
Council Member Boggs expressed concern for Open Space requirements in
senior housing and was informed an ordinance addressing senior housing w i l l be
brought before the Planning Commission in August prior to Council review.
Discussion ensued regarding the Naylor Act, wherein Mr. McOsker advised c
that the Nayor Act actually reads 25% of fair market value at the time of
acquisition, and it can go higher if the cost of acquisition is greater than
25% of fair market value. A city would have 60 days in which to respond to the
offer. It was noted the Unsworth School site was offered to the City some time
ago, but the City was not interested. Mr. McOsker referenced Government Code
Section 54222 which controls all surplus properties by any jurisdiction, and
suggested possibly the Unsworth site was offered under this Code Section.
Mr. Caton advised staff will review the matter and return with the facts
regarding the sale of Unsworth School.
No correspondence was received on this matter.
Mayor Hayden asked if there was anyone present in the audience to speak in
favor of the General Plan Amendment.
Ms. Joyce Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., mentioned she is very pleased there
are some goals, issues and programs in this Element that protect historical
resources, noting it is important to address archaeological issues in this
Plan.
Mr. Roger Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., expressed concern regarding the
Naylor Act being included in the Open Space Element and recommended exercising
this right when the opportunity presents itself. He mentioned displacement
hardship would result if schools were not available for community use,
specifically citing the sports events that take place at Columbus High School.
Mr. John Vincent, 10710 Wiley Burke Ave., President of the Downey
Historical Society, stated particular interest in the historical homes and
archaeological section of the Element.
Ms. Neva Byram, 9813 Guatemala, questioned staff about proposed
development behind the residences on Guatemala Avenue from Suva Street to
Firestone Boulevard, and was informed most of the property was sold to the
adjoining. property owners and the remainder was returned to the Department of
Water and Power. The property is no longer listed as a potential park site,
nor are there plans to pursue this matter.
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I t was moved by Council Member Cormac k, seconded by Council Member Boggs,
and so ordered to close the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5463
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDING A CHAPTER OF THE DOWNEY
GENERAL PLAN RELATED TO OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded b y Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda
Benda Item VI -F -4, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 25, 1991 was removed
by Mr. Lennie Whittington.
Agenda Item VI -F -1, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE L.A.
IMPACT PROGRAM, and Agenda Item VI -F -2, CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION - ENERGY
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM were removed by Council Member Boggs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member
Brazelton, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions
and adopt the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 18, 1991, AND JUNE 25,
1991;
AND REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 11, 1991: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S . S .411 - BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD: Plans and
specifications and grant authroity to advertise to complete improvements
on Bellflower Boulevard between Foster Road and Imperial Highway at an
estimated cost of $350,000 from various funding sources: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 576, SOUTH CITY FEEDER (PHASE II): - Accept
improvements including extra work in the amount of $93,686.18, and
r .� accept responsibility for maintenance of same: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT N0. 575, PHASE III -WELL SITE NO. 4 BUILDING: - Plans
and Specifications and grant authority to advertise at an estimated cost
of $65,000: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: #36879 — 37336, $997,411.32: Approve.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50450, ZONE
VARIANCE NO. 91 -63 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91 -64 (10331 A -H
DOiWNEY AVENUE): Set hearing for 7 :30 p.m., July 23, 1991 in the Downey
City Council Chamber.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL ON DENIAL OF TINE EXTENSION FOR
COMPLETING CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ZONE VARIANCE NO. 660
(7447 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD): Set hearing for 7 :30 p.m., Jul 23, 1991 in
the July
e Downey City Council Chamber.
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ORDINANCES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE
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ORDINANCE NO. 930
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT 5A TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNEY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SAID
PROJECT (BROOKSHIRE AND MARGARET)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council
Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried
to waive further reading and adopt.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT 58 (I -5 /FLORENCE AVENUE) -‘
Council Member Cormack stated that at the previous meeting, he had
requested continuance of Redevelopment Plan Amendment 58 to the meeting
of July 23, 1991. He mentioned that additional time is needed to review
and discuss this matter with the Murata family.
Mr. Caton advised this matter will not be placed on the next agenda
at the request of Council Member Cormack.
ORDINANCE NO. 931
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT 5C TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNEY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SAID
PROJECT (LAKEWOOD AND GALLATIN)
Council Member Brazelton advised he is abstaining from voting on
the Ordinance due to a possible conflict of interest.
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council
Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Paul, and carried by the
following vote to waive further reading and adopt:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cormack, Boggs, Paul, Hayden
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Brazelton
OTHER BUSINESS: ITEMS REMOVED FROM COMSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES, REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 25, 1991
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., referenced Page 8 of the
Minutes where his letter was noted as requesting the re- opening of the
public hearing on Amendment 5C. He stated that his letter requests the
re- opening of the public hearing on Amendment 5B also and requested this
information be added to the Minutes.
Mayor Hayden advised Mr. Whittington that his request will be taken
under consideration, the tape w i l l be reviewed, and the Minutes returned
at the next Council meeting.
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Mr. Whittington distributed copies of his letter 9290
P etter dated June 20,
1991 via the City Clerk.
Ms. McDonnell stated Mr. Whittington's letter was mentioned during
discussion on Amendment 5C. There was no discussion on Amendment 5B.
The Minutes reflect what actually happened at the June 25th meeting.
Mr. Farfsing stated he did not give a staff report on Amendment 5B
since Council Member Cormack requested a delay on this matter to allow
time to meet with the Murata family. Therefore, there would have been
no mention of
Mr. Whittington's letter at that time.
,..� Mayor Hayden reiterated that Mr. Whittington's request w i l l be
taken under advisement and the Minutes returned at the next Council
Meeting for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. 5464
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING
FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
INTER - AGENCY TASK FORCE
Chief Mayes summarized the staff report, requesting authorization
for the Police Department to participate in the Los Angeles Inter-Agency
Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. IMPACT).
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council
Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried
to waive further reading and adopt.
RESOLUTION NO. 5465
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR
PARTICIPATION IN ITS ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Mr. Redmayne summarized the staff report, explaining state funds
,�--, are available for a variety of energy assistance programs. Staff
recommends authorization of the Public Works Department to apply to the
California Energy Commission for participation in its Energy Partnership
Program.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved. by Council
Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Brazelton, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and adopt.
OTHER BUSINESS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Council Member Brazelton questioned why the pedestrian gate located
at Gallatin Elementary School has recently been locked when it has been
used by the community for the past 34 years. He requested staff contact
the Downey School District to ascertain this information.
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Council Member Brazelton expressed concern with an abundant number
of
families living in R -1 Single Family Residential dwellings, thus 921
producing additional school -age children that attend the already crowded
P al remedies H e requested staff review the restrictions and legal 9
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to correct this situation.
Council Member Paul discussed his recent comments regarding motor
officer visibility for traffic enforcement and suggested monitoring the
citations received.
Mr. Caton explained his office is responsible for the Police
Department and he will work with. the Chief on monitoring citations.
Should efficiency become a problem, his office will deal directly with -
the situation.
Council Member Boggs suggested the possibility of less citations
being issued from visible motor officers as opposed to officers not as
noticeable be taken into account during the monitoring process. She
suggested all factors be considered when compiling the statistics.
Council Member Boggs mentioned she recently spoke to Jackie
Backerack and Judith Hathaway Francis regarding the lack of restroom
facilities at the Lakewood Boulevard train depot, and only Ms. Francis
was interested in the problem. She suggested a continued aggressive
approach to seek restroom facilities for the rail station.
Council Member Boggs noted fewer citations are being written in
conjunction with street sweeping and requested staff review this matter.
Mayor Hayden noted the joint meeting between the City Council and
Recreation and Community Services Commission scheduled for July 16, 1991
will not be convenient for at least two Council Members. It was the
consensus of Council to reschedule this meeting for 4 :30 p.m., Monday,
August 26, 1991.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., distributed copies of an
Agenda Memo regarding Traffic and Zone Exceptions from the Planning
Division to the Planning Commission wherein the City Attorney, from the
City of Cerritos noted his opinion that restricting test drives in
residential neighborhoods cannot be legally enforced.
Mr. Carlos Rios, 11009 Fairford Ave., discussed his concern
/beguiling whether the City is setting aside funds for the I -5 Freeway
sound wall on Dollison Drive, south of Florence Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., July 23, 1991 in the
Council Chamber the Downey City , -
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