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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-13-75-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 13, 1975 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T 1 0 N S SUBJECT: Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Application Downey City Lighting Dist. Annex. 74/21, Paramount at Suva Appeal, Zone Exception Case #1182 for a sign at 8509 Imperial Hwy. Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes, Adj. Meeting 12/19/74; Minutes, 12/ 24/74 Agenda Correspondence Items CC #SS-275, Suva St., Lubec St., & Parrot Ave.: Plans, specs & auth. to advertise for bids General Warrants #135576-135904 & #201243-201290 ACTION - Cancelled Abandoned Approved Approved Filed Approved Approved Resolution #3069, Prohibiting Parking Certain Times Once Ea/Wk B/sides Vista Del Rosa St. bet. Paramount & Stamps Ave. for Street Cleaning Adopted Resolution #3070, Prohibiting Parking Certain Times Once Ea/Wk B/sides Gurley Ave. bet. Arnett St. & DePalma St. for Street Cleaning, excpt. HiSchool frontage now posted No Parking Resolution #3071, Ordering No Stopping Anytime (Tow -away zone) N/side Florence from Tecum Rd. to West City Limits & Rescinding all prior Resolutions for Curb Parking Resolution #3072, Ordering Dir. Comm. to Make Report re Street Ltg. Act (Annex. 75/1, Bellder Dr.) Report, Annex. 75/1 Resolution #3073, Decl. Intention to Annex to Downey City Ltg. Dist. (Annex. 75/1, Bellder Dr) Resolution #3074, Auth. City Treasurer to Deposit Public Funds into Local Banks Insured under Federal Law, purs. Cal. Govt. Code Sec. #53653 Proposed plan for apartment building ppties. :'n City Lighting Dist. Acquisition of Vacuum Sweeper - Reject all bids & grant auth. to Dept. Public Wks. to negotiate for purchase of Elgin Whirlwind demonstrator sweeper Sidewalk Matching Fund Policy, w/modificatn. of time element & Staff to bring back policy to allow rebate to City of Matching Funds within 24 months if zone change or permit requested by property owner Report on Status of Public Works Projects, December 1974 Downey Chamber of Commerce - Make payments per agreement & accept quarterly report Adopted Adopted Adopted Received Adopted; hearing set for 2/10 Adopted Approved Approved Approved Presented for information PAGE NO. 1. 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 Approved; request by Cn. Winton for further information 5 Page 1 of 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 1975 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT; ACTION• PAGE NO, Recap of Committees with change on Page 4, line one Approved 6 Resol. from City of Gardena re Licensing & City Manager to bring back Certification of Community Care Facilities report & possible resol. for next meeting 6 Space Utilization Study --Civic Center - Auth. dev. of contract in accord w-12/24 rpt. & amndmts. by Council & modifctns. in consultant's proposal & Mayor to circulate contract to Council prior to signing Approved 7 City's Refuse Contractor - Accounting & Cost Request for report back system first meeting in February 7 Data Processing Agreement w/City of Whittier - Auth Mayor to sign Approved 8 Animal Control within City Request for Staff report re alternatives mentioned by Mayor 8 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 13, 1975 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., January 13, 1975, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Richard M. Jennings presiding. PRESENT: Council members: Walter S. Temple, Joseph E. DiLoreto, Donald H. Winton, Hazel. N. Scotto, Richard M. Jennings ABSENT: Council members: None ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development Richard D. Patton, Director of Finance Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Ray Lake, Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer William Harper, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Ronald Irwin, Battalian Chief Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Temple, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Winton. Mayor Jennings reported at the Council meeting of December 24, 1974, the Council set a hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Application for citizen partici- pation; that inasmuch as it was not the intent of the Council to conduct a regular hearing but to receive citizen input, the Council will consider a motion to rescind that action. He noted the next scheduled meetings will be held January 14th at West Middle School and January 15th at Unsworth School. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to cancel the scheduled public hearing on Community Development Block Grant Application. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Mayor Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexation 74/21, Paramount Boulevard at Suva Street, which was continued from the regular City Council meeting of December 24, 1974. Community Development Director Spindel stated inasmuch as it was not possible to acquire additional signatures needed to exceed 50% of concerned property owners onto the street lighting petition, he would recommend abandonment of the proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to abandon the proceedings for installation of street lights in Street Lighting Annexation 74/21, Paramount Boulevard at Suva Street. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Continuation of Discussion on Appeal, Zone Exception Case #1182 for a sign at 8509 Imperial Highway City Planner Goggin reviewed the hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council and said because there were no conditions submitted by the Planning Commission, this matter was referred back to him for discussion with Mr. Betor, the applicant. He said a report was submitted to the Council dated December 5, 1974, regarding his subsequent conversation with Mr. Betor and the fact that they were unable to come to a conclusion on this matter. Mr. Goggin noted a map was submitted by Mr. Betor as an alternative with conditions, which is now before the Council. Discussion followed regarding the original request of the applicant for a change in location of sign, size of sign, and extension of hours of operation to 11:00 p.m. each day. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -1- It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to allow Mr. Betor one additional hour for the store to remain open until 11:00 p.m. instead of 10:00 p.m.; to allow removal of the sign from the front of the building to the side of the building; to permit the pole sign to be erected 4 by 6, or not to exceed 24 square feet at a height not in excess of eight feet from the top of the sign to ground level; and that the sign be located somewhere between the brick setback area in front of the property on Imperial Highway. Councilwoman Scotto concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission. Councilman Winton said originally the sign as proposed has been indicated as 12 feet --a four foot high sign and the bottom of the sign was eight feet from ground level. Councilman Temple asked if this type of sign would be acceptable under the new Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Coggin replied not as proposed. He and Councilman Temple discussed monument - type signs. Councilman Winton reviewed the General Plan hearings and pointed out that only two people in his district requested a change within the use of their property, both of which face on Imperial Highway. He noted that Imperial Highway carries 30,000 vehicles a day, which he thinks would take it out of a residential classification. Councilman Winton stated that the entire neighborhood signed Mr. Betor's petition, and no one opposed it at the hearing. He spoke in favor of the request as an improvement to the area. Mayor Jennings stated he feels the Council has been used by Mr. Betor and referred back to Mr. Betor's original appeal intended for neighborhood people. Now, he indicated, Mr. Betor says a larger sign is necessary so as to attract 30,000 people that travel on Imperial Highway. Further discussion ensued. Roll call vote: AYES: 3 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton NOES: 2 Council members: Scotto, Jennings Removal. of Items from Consent Calendar Correspondence Item VIII B-1, Resolution copy from City of Gardena, was removed from the Consent Calendar. (See further action, Page 6 .) Mayor Jennings noted this item pertains to a new law for Licensing and Certifica- tion of Community Care Facilities. He said he would like to know what effect it has on the pre-school businesses in the City of Downey. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of December 19, 1974, and Minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 24, 1974. Communication from Department of General Services regarding 911 Tentative Plan. Communication from General Telephone Company regarding Application #55383 for Authority to Increase Rates and Charges. Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Pacific Telephone Co. Rate Increase (Application #55214). Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Southern California Edison Companv Fuel Cost Adjustment (Application #55424). Cash Contract #SS-275 Suva Street Lubec Street and Parrot Avenue - Approve plans, specifications, and grant authority to advertise for bids. General Warrants IP135576 - 135904 and #201243 - 201290, $614,568.03. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present wishing to speak regarding the Community Development Block Grant Application. He noted a letter has been received from Katherine Save stating her desire to speak regarding the Downey Library. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -2- Katherine Save, 85402 Stewart & Gray Road, speaking as an individual and on behalf of the Friends of the Downey Library, asked the Council to consider enlargement of the Library and further asked the Council to consider whether the Library is one of the priorities that serves the entire City, all ages, and all interests. Mayor Jennings pointed out that later on in the Agenda is a request to approve funds for a space study of the Civic Center comples, which includes the Library. Mr. Russell Moen, 10408 Casanes Avenue, raised questions regarding the purpose of the Block Grant and where the funds will originate. Catherine Walker, 10270 Branscomb Street, inquired about the feasibility study of the Civic Center complex. Mayor Jennings said discussion should be limited to the Community Development Act. RESOLUTION NO. 3069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON BOTH SIDES OF VISTA DEL ROSA STREET BETWEEN PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND STAMPS AVENUE FOR STREET CLEANING The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3069. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON BOTH SIDES OF GURLEY AVENUE BETWEEN ARNETT STREET AND DE PALMA STREET FOR STREET CLEANING EXCEPTING THE HIGH SCHOOL FRONTAGE NOW POSTED FOR NO PARKING ANYTIME The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton., seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3070. AYES; 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING NO STOPPING ANYTIME (TOW -AWAY ZONE) ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF FLORENCE AVENUE FROM TECUM ROAD TO THE WEST CITY LIMITS AND RESCINDING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS FOR CURB PARKING The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3071. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 (ANNEXATION 75/1 - BELLDER DRIVE) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto,and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -3- s It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3072. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Reporting on the lights to be installed, Community Development Director Spindel said there will be no installation costs; the estimated operation costs would be $331.20 per year; and the estimated tax rate for Zone I would be 21c per $100 assessed valuation. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to receive the Engineer's Report. RESOLUTION NO. 3073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THAT AREA UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983. (ANNEXATION 75/1 - BELLDER DRIVE) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was noted the Resolution sets the hearing for February 10; 1975. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3073. AYES: 5 Council members.: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO DEPOSIT PUBLIC FUNDS INTO LOCAL BANKS INSURED UNDER FEDERAL LAW, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53653 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3074. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Annexation Report, Apartment Building Properties, City Lighting District Community Development Director Spindel stated at the time of reorganization of the lighting district, there was some question of whether apartments should be in- cluded in the residential rate zone or commercial rate zone. He said each apartment complex has been calculated as to cost of lighting vs. assessed valuation; that if the rate calculated was below 21c it would be placed in Zone I, and if the rate was above 21c, it would be placed in Zone II. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve the proposed plan for apartment building properties in the City Lighting District, as proposed by Staff. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to reject all bids received for the Acquisition of Vacuum Sweeper and grant authority to the Department of Public Works to negotiate for the purchase of the Elgin Whirlwind demonstrator sweeper. Responding to questions, Community Development Director Spindel said after view- ing demonstrations on all types of equipment, this sweeper appears to do the best job, and the majority of other cities surveyed who use this type of equipment concur. He pointed out this sweeping will be supplemental to the regular sweeping program to go over the bad spots, and it is estimated the street cleaning budget will increase approximately $10,000 a year based on amortization of equipment plus maintenance costs. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -4- 5 0 S Mr. Spindel further commented on the advantages of the Elgin Whirlwind sweeper and said this will increase the quality of sweeping with the costs predicated on sweeping every two weeks except for the Fall months; that the only way to achieve more satis- factory sweeping would be to go back to once a week year round, which would increase the cost much more than the estimated $10,000 for supplemental sweeping. Discussion followed regarding the cost of going back to a weekly schedule as compared to bi-weekly. Mr. Spindel noted the Elgin sweeper will be used for cleaning slot gutters, which the conventional type sweepers cannot do. Further discussion ensued. Councilman Winton said he thinks the schedule should be changed so that streets are swept after rubbish is picked up. Mayor Jennings inquired about trading in one of the Mobil sweepers. Mr. Spindel replied one of the Mobile sweepers would be used as a spare in case of breakdown, and three sweepers are needed on the daily run. Roll call vote: AYES: 4 Council members NOES: 1 Council member; Sidewalk Matching Fund Policy DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Temple Councilman Winton stated he would like to be sure that someone does not apply for Sidewalk Matching Funds and then turn around and ask for a zone change. He suggested the inclusion of a provision, wherein if there is a zone change to R-3 or commercial within a given period of time after the matching funds are approved, then the funds will be refunded back to the City. Discussion followed. Councilwoman Scotto suggested going back to the 1968 policy where matching funds were given in all areas. Councilman DiLoreto said the sidewalks are for the benefit of the people who use the sidewalks, not the property owner. City Attorney Sorensen explained if the Council desired, it could attach a con- dition to the grant of sidewalk funds, in areas where there is some doubt, as follows: That in the event the owner of the property within one year or 18 months, or whatever is decided, sought a building permit, zone change, lot split, or some other permit from the City pursuant to which the City could attach a condition of imposing side- walks if there were no sidewalks constructed. Then, he said, the property owner would be required to refund to the City the amount of matching funds received. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation of Staff for granting of Sidewalk Matching Funds, with the modification that a certain time element be involved and that Staff bring back to the Council for consideration a policy which would allow a rebate to the City of Matching Funds within 24 months of a zone change or any type of permit requested by the owner of the property. Mr. Sorensen explained there would have to be a recorded document placing a cloud on the property in question in case it is sold. Discussion ensued regarding sidewalks for pedestrian safety and priority one streets in the City. Councilman Temple said he is in favor of Sidewalk Matching Funds, however, he is not in favor of the policy as it stands now. AYES: 4 Council members: DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings NOES: 1 Council members: Temple Report on Status of Public Works Projects, December 1974, was presented for information only. It was moved by Councilman DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to make payments in accordance with the Agreement with Downey Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $2500, and accept the quarterly report. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -5- 5061 Councilman Wanton asked that the Council be informed by the Chamber as to what efforts they may or may not have made to attract potential renters to the Leonards- Udisco store facility and White Front store facility, and the results thereof. The City Manager was asked to contact the Chamber of Commerce in this regard. AYES: 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Reporting on the Recap of Committees, existing and proposed, Councilman Temple said he and Councilman Winton reviewed all of the citizen committees and the follow- ing changes have been recommended: Several committees that are no longer active have been eliminated; The Sanitation & Health Committee has been combined with the City Improvement Committee and City Beautification & Development Committee to form the Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee; A change in membership of the Traffic Committee from eleven voting members to nine, of which five are appointed by the City Council, Four staff members will serve in voting positions, which would be a representative from the City Manager, Traffic Engineer, Police Department, and Planning Division. Additional representatives from the Public Works Engineering Division, Fire Department, and School Administration would be non -voting advisory members. Councilman Temple indicated it was the intent that the Boards' and Commissions' terms would expire on the fiscal year, which would be June 30th. He commented further on the group committee organizations as proposed. Discussion followed. Councilwoman Scotto stated she would prefer that the Health & Environmental Sani- tation Committee have a membership of ten since this committee is so active. Councilman Winton said he would have no objection and noted the word "five" on line one, page 4, should be changed to "ten". Referring to Page 2 of the Basic Provisions, Councilwoman Scotto inquired about committee members being appointed annually. Councilman Temple replied he had intended to have the committees appointed July 1st on an annual basis; that Boards and Commissions would serve four-year terms that would expire June 30th. City Attorney Sorensen said it will be necessary to rewrite an ordinance in view of four years from July 1st, unless otherwise specified by ordinance. Further discussion ensued. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the Recap of Committees with the change on Page 4, line one, of the word "five" to "ten" members. AYES: 5 Council members:- Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings Mayor Jennings declared a recess at 9:07 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:14 p.m., with all Council members present. Commenting on a Resolution from the City of Gardena pertaining to Licensing and Certification of Community Care Facilities, Mayor Jennings requested the City Manager to bring back a report and possible Resolution for the next meeting to protest the levying of such license fees. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Thompson stated copies of the proposal for the Space Utilization Study --Civic Center have been submitted to Council. He requested the Council to -- authorize the development of a contract in accordance with the December 24, 1974, report, the consultant's proposal, and further authorize the Mayor to execute the contract accordingly. Councilman Temple requested that the report include how to best utilize the existing facilities. Responding to a question by Councilman DiLoreto, Mr. Thompson explained the reasons the study cannot be performed by Staff. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -6- 508 2 Mayor Jennings asked that the contract include a statement that the consultants will be available for consultation for a certain period after completion of the study upon Council's request. He pointed out Page 2 of the report lists departments to be studied but there is no mention of Parks & Recreation. Councilwoman Scotto suggested Freeway property be considered as a potential site for a civic center. Mayor Jennings said the contract will be circulated to the Council before it is signed. He said he is in favor of using General Revenue Sharing Funds. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize the development of a contract on Space Utilization Study --Civic Center in accordance with the December 24th report and amendments made by ty Council and modifications in the consultant's proposal, and that the Mayor circulate the contract back to the Council for review prior to signing. AYES, 5 Council members: Temple, DiLoreto, Winton, Scotto, Jennings L Mr. Thompson mentioned the Chief of Police, Director of Community Development, and City Planner were all involved in the selection of the consultant. Commenting on a Staff review of the accounting and costing system of the City's Refuse Contractor, Mr. Thompson said as of the first of this year the contractor has set up a system that would meet the qualifications and requirements established by Council. However, he stated, at this time it is not known what the implementation of that system might be, and he recommended waiting another month to determine whether or not the contractor has complied completely with respect to implementation of this system. Mayor Jennings called for a report back the first meeting in February. Mr. Thompson requested approval of a Data Processing Agreement with the City of Whittier, wherein the City of Downey would lease the use of its computer staff to the City of Whittier for not more than an average of 40 hours per month in a -consulting capacity. He said the service fee would be $800 per month which would aid the City of Downey in updating its own facility. City Attorney Sorensen gave an updated agreement format. Discussion followed regarding an additional agreement for upgrading the existing data processing equipment in the Finance Department. Councilman Winton questioned how the $800 monthly service fee will cover the equipment upgrading costs and consulting services to be performed by Downey's data processing staff. Finance Director Patton reported on research conducted in surrounding cities for the past year. He said Whittier has indicated the greatest interest in time-sharing on Downey's computer equipment, and this new approach will eventually result in the reduced data processing costs among cities participating in a computer time-sharing program. Councilman DiLoreto questioned the proposal of the City of Downey entering into the data processing business with upgraded equipment vs. the present status, wherein existing data processing equipment is adequate and could perhaps be made available to other cities if sharing time existed. Mr. Patton said cities are not interested in "batch" time-sharing service but prefer on-line terminal service, thus necessitating the upgrading of Downey's hardware. He said Whittier is interested in technical support services only and Downey can support the personnel requirement through now having a C.E.T.A. employee on the data processing staff. Mr. Patton stated the upgraded hardware would provide a faster printer and a new central processing unit, with on-line terminal capability, and new hardware would include a greater disc -storage capacity. Mayor Jennings mentioned the five-year computer contract with a declining bail -out figure for every year and said he wants to see the contract for the new computer, the costs for installation, and how much programming time the City of Downey will receive. Mr. Sorensen stated he has made some modifications in Exhibit A of the agreement: A clause that the City of Whittier will hold the City of Downey free and harmless; a 60-day termination notice after the first year; and a limitation that the base rate of $800 will be for not more than 40 hours per month, and if it does exceed 40 hours per month, special service rates will apply. Council Minutes 1/13/75 -7- 5063 Mayor Jennings suggested that the Council receive next meeting a new contract for the City of Whittier that specifies 40-hour per month and anything over 40 hours will be per hour. However, he said, he would vote on a contract if specified for a maximum of 40 hours a month based on quarterly intervals. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign a Data Processing Service -Agreement with the City of Whittier for service fee of $800 per month with the hours of support provided by the City of Downey to the City of Whittier for an average of 40 hours per month based on quarterly intervals. AXES: 4 Council members: Temple, Winton, Scotto, Jennings NOES: 1 Council members: DiLoreto ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Finance Director Patton announced the birth of his first son. Councilman DiLoreto thanked everyone for the cards and letters received after his recent injury. He then commented on the problem in Los Angeles County of constant witch hunts for any or all leviathans that plague the County, be it real or imaginary. He said Supervisor Baxter Ward's relentless investigations disrupt the County functions, and he feels Supervisor Ward should turn matters of corruptive investigations over to the District Attorney. Councilman DiLoreto indicated that such tactics could dissuade aspirants from running for public office. Councilman Winton expressed equal concern for County government and said the tax structure should be of concern to citizens in the County and especially citizens in independent cities where services and facilities are paid by their local taxes. He cited County Supervisors appointing themselves to commissions or boards or any panel having compensation for attending meetings. Councilman Winton commented on the RTD "boondoggle" that yields little or no service. He suggested soliciting aid from representatives in the State Assembly to see if tax and support changes can be made in the RTD operation. Councilman Winton spoke of independent cities, contract cities, and unincorporated areas moving toward the breakup of County government, whose super- visors control more money than governors of many States. Councilwoman Scotto commented regarding the Committee on Aging's request that a task force be set up to study with the City Council ways of meeting their needs for transportation facilities and housing. Councilman Temple stated a report on this matter will be forthcoming from City and School District staff as a result of discussion by the City -School Recreation Committee. Councilwoman ,Scotto discussed with the Council the Transfer Station Project of the Sanitation District and raised questions regarding circulation of Minutes to the Council. Mayor Jennings commented on the problems of Animal Control within the City and mentioned several cities have taken steps to solve this problem. He asked that Staff come back next meeting with a report as to whether Downey should drop out of the County Animal Control Division, remain with that contract and also contract with the S.P.C.A., join with other cities, or buy a truck and hire an animal control officer. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m. 11\ Rom. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 1/13/75 -8- I i MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 13, 1975 The fourth paragraph on Page 7 now reads: "It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize the development of a contract on Space Utilization Study --Civic Center in accordance with the December 24th report and amendments made by Council and modifications in the consultant's proposal, and that the Mayor circulate the contract back to the Council for review prior to signing." The fourth paragraph should read: "It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize the development of a contract on Space Utilization Study --Civic Center in accordance with the December 24th report and amendments made by Council and modifications in the consultant's proposal; that the Mayor circulate the contract back to -the Council for review prior to signing; and that $17,500 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds for this feasibility stage of a civic center capital project." Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Addendum to Minutes 1/13/75