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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-25-75-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 25, 1975 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes, March 10, 1975 Agenda Correspondence Items Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #222, 223 CC #SS--305, Imperial Hwy, Bellflower to Coldbrook; Florence Ave., Arrington to Haledon: Plans, specs, & auth. to advertise CC #337, Fourth Place, Fourth St., Fifth St.: Plans, specs,& auth. to advertise CC #358, Wheelchair Ramps & Sidewalk Const., various locations: Plans, specs, & auth. to advertise General Warrants #136814-137139, #201390-201416 Resignation of John W. Kitley from Parking Place Comm. (Dist. 2) Change in name of Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee to Beautification, Health & Sanitation Committee Extension for completion of undergrounding of facilities on Brookshire Ave. until 5/1 Resolution #3097, Rescinding Res. #1543 of 7-9am & 4-5pm No Parking Restr. on portions of Ardis Ave., Borson St., & Stanbridge Ave ACTION: Approved Filed Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Accepted with regret No action; City Manager to advise committee that name is official Approved Adopted Resolution #3098, Prohibiting Parking Certain Times Once Wk. N/s Stewart & Gray bet. Adenmoor & 500' E/o Coldbrook Ave. f/Street Cleaning Adopted Resolution #3099, Expressing Opposition to the Proposed Brown Act, Senate Bill 175 (Marks) Resolution #3100, Apprvg. Apptmt. by Mayor of Member to Downey Comm. Hospital Authority (Priscilla Dunnum) Resolution #3101, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Leonard A. Gleed to Parking Place Commission Sidewalk Matching Funds, various locations DIP #663, N/s Stewart & Gray bet. Paramount & LaReina - Auth. Chapter 27 & Sidewalk MF DIP #664, N/s Stewart & Gray bet. Downey & LaRe.ina - Auth. Chapter 27 & Sidewalk MF Request to State Dept. Transportation to .reduce 45 MPH Speed Limits B/s Firestone bet. Woodruff & East City Limits to 40 MPH Information Management & Referral Systems (IMARS) Program - Authorize City participation Downey Area Counselling Center - Make meeting room available 3 hrs. a week & notify center Adopted; City Mgr, asked to draft letter in opposition Adopted Adopted Approved Approved Approved Authorized Approved Approved PAGE NO, 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 25, 1975 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS Old Number One Fire Station Apoointment of John Neavill as Parks & Recreation Director beginning 4/1/75 Violations of Vehicles in Front Yard Setback Area Recycling and Ecology Program Utility Users Tax Health & Sanitation Comm. Mid -Cities study proposal of RTD Route County Survey of Fire Protection for City - Survey not to be made at this time Use of CETA employees for work in community 105 Freeway - Report on proposed changes 105 Freeway - Approve revision, Bellflower & Woodruff, & Fly -ways; Oppose diamond off -ramps ACTION: PAGE NO, City Mgr. req. to meet w/Judge Emerson re lease by Counselling Center; City Mgr. to report back re sale or lease of ppty. 4 Approved 4 City Manager Report -No action 4 City Mgr. to review & report back & to meet w/rep. of Sessler Co. 5 Request for Budget Comm., City Mgr. & Dir. Finance to meet w/Mr. Ken Miller & report back 5 Members to be appointed annually 6 July 1st City Mgr. to write letter to Supervisor Schabarum for Mayor's signature & Council circulation 6 Approved 6 Referred to City Manager for review & report 6 7 Approved 7 Page 2 or 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 25, 1975 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., March 25, 1975, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Joseph E. DiLoreto presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Donald H. Winton, Walter S. Temple, Joseph E. DiLoreto ABSENT: Council Members: Hazel N. Scotto (arrived at 8:15 a.m.) Richard M. Jennings (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Richard D. Patton, Director of Finance Loren D. Morgan, Police Chief Edwin H. Wood, Fire Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Ray T. Lake, Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer William F. Harper, Acting Director, Parks & Recreation Charles G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Bill Embree, Christ Lutheran Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Temple, Mr. Henry Oberndorf, Chairman of the Downey Community Flag Day Committee, 7810 Stewart & Gray Road, presented a proclamation for Mayor DiLoreto°s signature proclaiming June 8th through June 14th as Flag Week in the City of Downey. He commented on some of the activities to be held at Stonewood Shopping Center. Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Agenda Items VIII-B-2, VIII-B-5, and VIII-B-7 were removed from the Consent Calendar. 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 City Council Meeting of March 10, 1975. Communication from Public Utilities Commission regarding Application #55544 of Southern California Gas Company for Increase in Revenues. Communication from Department of Transportation regarding Public Hearings for Alternatives in 105 Freeway Route. Communication from Assemblyman Robert McLennan acknowledging receipt of Downey°s Resolution in opposition to Senate Bill 275 (Employee -Employer Relations). Communication from Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, regarding Reappointment of Mr. Demos Shakarian as member of Downev Community Hospital Authority Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #222, Mrs. Ann McNamee; Ref. #223, Laura Elizabeth Moore. t #SS-305, Imperial Highway - Bellflower Boulevard to Cold nue, Arrington Avenue to Haledon Avenue: Plans, specifica grant authority to Cash Contract #337, Fourth Place -Fourth Street -Fifth Street: Plans, specifications, and grant authority to advertise for bids. Cash Contract #358, Wheelchair Ramps and Sidewalk Construction, Various Locations: Plans, specifications, and grant authority to advertise for bids. General Warrants #136814 - 137139 and #201390 - 201416, $496,112.35. AYES: 3 Council Members: Winton, Temple, DiLoreto ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Scotto, Jennings Communication from John W. Kitley regarding Resignation from Parking Place Commission (District 2). Council Minutes 3/25/75 -1- Councilman Temple emphasized some of the committees meet at noon, and this creates a hardship for the members. He pointed out that Mr. Kitley is resigning from the Parking Place Commission because he cannot attend the noon meetings. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to accept the resignation of John W. Kitley from the Parking Place Commission, with regret. Councilman Temple commented on a communication from A. A. D'Alessandro regarding Change in Name of Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee to Beautification, Health & Sanitation Committee. Mayor DiLoreto requested the City Manager to address a letter to the Committee indicating that the Council has selected the name, Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee, and it is the official name. Communication from Southern California Edison Company requesting Extension for Completion of Undergrounding of Facilities on Brookshire Avenue until the 1st of.. -May, due to an extraordinary amount of rain during the month of March. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to approve the request of Southern California Edison Company. Councilwoman Scotto arrived at the meeting,at 8:15 a.m. RESOLUTION NO. 3097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1543 WHICH HAD ESTABLISHED A 7-9 A.M. AND 4-5 P.M. NO PARKING RESTRICTION ON PORTIONS OF ARDIS AVENUE, BORSON STREET AND STANBRIDGE AVENUE 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. 3097. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES ONCE EACH WEEK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STEWART AND GRAY ROAD BETWEEN ADENMOOR AVENUE AND 500 FEET EAST OF COLDBROOK 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. 3098. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED BROWN ACT, SENATE BILL 175 (MARKS) 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. 3099. Comments were made regarding the effect of the Senate Bill on the City Council. The City Manager was asked to draft an appropriate letter in opposition. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member Jennings Council Minutes 3/25/75 -2- { RESOLUTION NO. 3100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF A MEMBER TO THE DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (Priscilla Dunnum) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Mayor DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Mayor DiLoreto, and passed.by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3100. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF LEONARD A. GLEED TO THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3101. Councilwoman Scotto indicated Mr. G1eed cannot attend noon meetings, inasmuch as he does not work in the City. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds in the amount of $293 at the following locations: M.F. No. Address 336 7613 Quill Drive 337 7745 Quill Drive 338 9109 Foster Road 345 9963 Foster Road AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize initiation of Chapter 27 Proceedings for completion of side- walks on Downey Improvement Project No. 663, North side of Stewart and Grav Road between Paramount Boulevard and LaReina Avenue, and approve Sidewalk Matching Funds in the amount of $186. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize initiation of Chapter 27 Proceedings for completion of side- walks on Downey Improvement Project No. 664, North side of Stewart and Grav Road between Downey Avenue and LaReina Avenue, and approve Sidewalk Matching Funds in the amount of $487. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to authorize a request to the State Department of Transportation to re- duce the 45 MPH Speed Limits on both sides of Firestone Boulevard between Woodruff A,>.", ­4 rho W­naw.. r;,..;,' ._ hn Nvu AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to approve the concept as proposed by the Community Emergency Medical Council Minutes 3/25/75 -3- Council, Los Angeles County, and authorize the City of Downey to participate in the Information Management and Referral Systems (IMARS) Program. AYES. 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT. 1 Council Member: Jennings CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Thompson reported under provisions of the Board of Supervisors, any activity desiring to be a recipient of County Revenue Sharing Funds requires they have in -kind services for matching of County Revenue Sharing Funds. He said the Downey Area Counselling Center has applied for the funds, is seeking use of a meeting room for purpose of in -kind matching, and if approved would allow them the use of the West Conference room as that in -kind service for the year 1975-76. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Temple, and so ordered to approve making a meeting room available to the Downey Area Counselling Center for three hours per week during 1975-76, and to notify the Center to that effect. Mayor DiLoreto indicated he has been contacted by Judge Emerson on behalf of the Downey Area Counselling Center regarding the possibility of leasing the Old Number One Fire Station for use as a counselling and de-intoxification center. He suggested the City Manager meet with Judge Emerson to discuss rental of that facility. Mr. Thompson indicated he has been contacted by several people concerning the Old Fire Station facility, and he is in receipt of a written proposal for rental. He commented the Council should decide whether to sell or lease the property, and he will report back next meeting and seek determination of the Council as to what the City's policy will be. Mr. Thompson mentioned one group has expressed an interest in purchas- ing the property, and he will report back to the Council. Appointment of Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Thompson expressed appreciation for cooperation from the Park & Recreation Commission and Personnel Advisory Board in reviewing and screening candidates and interviewing applicants with him. He said as a result of that selection process, he is submitting for Council confirmation the appointment of John Neavill to the position of Parks & Recreation Director at a salary of $2,000 per month, beginning April 1, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the appointment of John Neavill, as Parks & Recreation Director. AYES; 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Mr. Thompson submitted for information a report on Violations of Vehicles in the Front Yard Setback Area and said 25 violations have been noted, there has been compliance in theseinstances, and follow-up is continuing. Mr. Thompson stated as a follow-up to the original request of Mr. Bill Matters for a Recycling and Ecology Program for the City of Downey, he has subsequently had discussions with people involved, and several presentations have been made to the Council on this .subject. He said there is a request to the City Council to approve or adopt in concept a program which has been recommended by the Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee, Mr. Thompson indicated if the Council is in favor of the program, a specific contract will be developed with the Sessler Company and brought back for final approval. Also, he mentioned, the refuse contractor has been contacted and has verbally indicated he will work with the program. Commenting further on the proposed pilot program, Mr. Thompson said Wednesday would be designated collection day in an area south of Firestone Boulevard up to around Fifth or Sixth Street, and that section is selected because it provides a variety for collection process. He discussed the materials to be separated and said the pro- gram will also entail a door-to-door contact of every person in that area. Councilman Temple mentioned Mr. Matters brought this to the Council with the idea of providing jobs for the youth, and now the City is going to conduct the program. He asked that Mr. Matters be allowed to speak on this. Mayor DiLoreto indicated the way the draft is prepared he is not in favor of it. He said the program was envisioned as a program based on volunteerism to stimulate work for young people, and this undertaking is a completely different concept, Council Minutes 3125/75 -4- Mr. Thompson stated this program was selected primarily as a pilot test program to see what different problems there might be and see if there is merit in the program. Referring to Paragraph 9, Page 2, of the Sub -committee's recommendation, Councilman Temple said he objects to the Police Department and Public Works Department patroling the area for scavengers. Councilwoman Scotto indicated she is in favor of the program and stated the Sessler Company will be picking up the cost of public relations work. She said she sees this as a program that will save money for taxpayers, as well as valuable land used for land fills, Discussion followed. Mr. Bill Matters reviewed his presentation to the City Council regarding a recycling program that would create jobs for the youth. He mentioned the Pitch -in Crew of the Downey Elks is currently involved in a recycling program that is working very well, and he commented on the materials picked up. Mr. Matters answered questions of the City Council. Councilman Winton said the proposed program deviates from the original concept of community effort. Mr. Thompson stated there is a question and some doubt as to whether running a pro- gram based on the.original idea would be a lasting or permanent kind of operation, and there are also questions of liability, bonding, etc., that have to be considered. Also, he indicated there was a question relative to the original idea of storing material to be picked up. Mr. Thompson mentioned the rubbish contractor has expressed concern that any delay in picking up recyclable material might cause a delay in the rubbish collection time. Councilman Temple said he would like to see the public involved in the program. Councilman Winton indicated he would like to see a graphic outline of exactly what the requirements would be relative to bonding, and that an amatuer organization not be operating trucks without adequate insurance coverage for personnel, public liability, and property damage. Mr. Matters assured the Council that the program is working,, and it pays for itself° Mayor DiLoreto said he would assume this matter would be referred to the City Manager for review of the Council'.s comments and a report back as to how the program would operate. He suggested that the City Manager speak to Mr. Lawrence of the Sessler Company° Discussion followed. Councilwoman Scotto suggested the program be started before school lets out for the summer. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawrence of the Sessler Company, 1800 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles 90028, reviewed the successful source separation program that existed in the City of Los Angeles for 25 years. He said with the energy crisis and shortage of raw materials, a recycling program has more importance than ever, and if organized efficiently and economically, can be successful and produce savings for the City of Downey. Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, discussed adoption of the Utility Users Tax and commented on the change in property tax assessments for senior citizens, their eligibility, and Utility Tax refunds given to senior citizens and handicapped. He pre- sented to the City Council a chart comparison of the Utility Tax vs. Property Tax as a source of revenue, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Miller said because of changes in the law, the City will be scratching bottom for more revenue, and he hopes when looking for more money, the City will Look to a more effective, less burdensome means of raising the revenue it needs. Responding to comments, Mr. Miller stated every year the City continues with this it will be throwing away over $160,000, and it would be money taxpayers could save. Discussion followed. Councilman Winton noted there is a Budget Committee established, and he would like to see the Budget Committee, City Manager, and Finance Director meet with Mr. Miller to go over the figures presented for a thorough review and a committee report back to the Council. Council Minutes 3/25/75 -5- slog Referring to the Minutes of the Health & Sanitation Committee regarding a comment that the members did not know how long they were appointed for, Councilwoman Scotto indicated from discussions held by the Council, it was stated the committee members would be appointed annually on July 1st. She said it was intended to be included with the policy of committees, and she feels it should be included in Item 4, under Terms. Councilwoman Scotto mentioned this past week she has met with the Cerritos Transportation Committee, and it was.brought out that Supervisor Schabarum is not in favor of anymore funding. She said if the funding does not go through, the mid -cities study proposal of the RTD Route will not be able to go into effect, and she suggested a letter be written to Supervisor Schabarum stating the City of Downey knows the need for transportation; that although this proposal will not provide the needed local service, it is a decided improvement. During discussion, Councilwoman Scotto mentioned if Supervisor Schabarum's ideas go through, it will cut the funds so that this particular program would not go into effect. Councilman Temple suggested that the City Manager write the letter for the Mayor's signature to be circulated to the City Council for its comments. Councilman Temple inquired about the negotiations regarding the excess water on the parking lot at Albertson's Market. Building Official Lake replied the drain is in the process of being built, the plans have been completed, and the contract has been let. Mayor DiLoreto advised at the end of the meeting he will call a recess for executive session to discuss a personnel matter at the request of the City Manager. Referring to a request by Councilman Jennings for a County Survey of Fire Protection for the City of Downey and subsequent approval by the City Council, Mayor DiLoreto stated certain matters have been brought to his attention which, in his opinion, are detrimental to the negotiations with City employees, especially the Firemen's Association, if the survey is made at this time. It was moved by Mayor DiLoreto and seconded by Councilman Temple to delay the survey until such future date as may be appropriate. (See revised motion.) Councilman Temple indicated he would rather the motion be to reconsider the former vote. Councilwoman Scotto said she would have no objection to tabling this matter. Councilman Winton stated his concern that many cities are going to find themselves facing total unity, backed by a labor organization in the matter of public safety. He commented he does not want to be part of having -the City he helps to represent become involved in something of that nature. He said he sees no reason for a delay in the study, nor does he see any reason for the study. It was moved by Mayor DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote to revise the motion and that there not be a County Fire Survey made at this time. AYES: 3 Council Members: Winton, Temple, DiLoreto NOES: 1 Council Member: Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member:. Jennings Mayor DiLoreto discussed the CETA Employees with the City of Downey and noted the money used for their employment basically comes from tax dollars. He said he envisions a program of using some of the CETA employees to do some direct work with the community in areas where there are a vast number of senior citizens financially and physically unable to maintain their property as it should be maintained, and who are at the poverty level, and for persons who are unemployed as a result of the recession and have to cut back on other items in their family budget. Mayor DiLoreto suggested the City prepare some form of guidelines, whereby CETA personnel would be sent into the community to do clean-up work and painting work for people whose homes are deteriorated. He further suggested that this not become a complete give-away program, but a program of self-help, and the only cost to the recipient would be the supplies. Mayor DiLoreto requested the City Manager to review this matter as suggested and bring back a report to the City Council as to whether such a program is feasible. Councilman Winton mentioned several parkways along Gardendale and Woodruff could use CETA employees. Council Minutes 3/25/75 -6- City Manager Thompson reminded the Council of the hearing on the Environmental Impact State presented by the State Highway Department to be held this evening at Excelsior High School in Norwalk on the proposed 105 Freeway. Also, he said, there is a Design hearing to be held March 27th, and he noted there are three or four changes to be presented by the State Highway Department at the Design hearing. Traffic Engineer Eccleston displayed a map of the approved freeway design as it extends through the City, as well as another map of the freeway with proposed changes, and commented on the reduced number of freeway lanes from ten to eight; the elimination of certain structures and ramps; reduction in the length of bridge structures; and a streamlined design of frontage roads. A copy of the freeway designs and a copy of the I-105 Freeway Report (File No. 1627.13.00) are on file in the office of the Engineering Division of the Community Development Department. Councilman Winton expressed opposition to any change and asked the Council to also oppose any changes. Mr. Eccleston discussed traffic signal controls for the various freeway access points and proposed structure changes to conform with updated design changes leading to reduced costs. He also pointed out a possible angle change on the freeway at the vicinity of Adoree Street, Woodruff Avenue:, and Bellflower Boulevard. Mr. Thompson mentioned at the Environmental Impact Statement hearing and the Design hearing, the Council could make comments regarding the freeway design. Councilman Winton stressed the following points: That portion of the freeway between Bellflower and Woodruff on the revised issue showing nine homes eliminated would be acceptable and in confirmation with the Agreement the City has had over a period of time with the State; He can see no problem with revising the fly -ways over the 605 Freeway; In the vicinity of Lakewood Boulevard, he would oppose very strongly the use of the diamond off -ramps because there were attempts made to protect the residential property near Priscilla Street in that area where there is no buffer zone, and he would oppose any change in that area. Councilman Temple concurred and suggested Council give a directive to Staff regarding its intentions. Mayor DiLoreto also concurred and said there are certain advantages to the State's changes, He noted that Downey has the highest concentration of industry in the southern section of town, and he asked for the Council's feelings regarding reduced number of lanes. Councilman Winton pointed out the City has a Street Closing Agreement with the State, however, the State mentioned at the time of the Agreement that the only reason it was able to get Federal approval was because of the ten -lane rapid transit median, and now suddently they can have approval with only eight and possibly six lanes. Also, he mentioned during that period of time the State projected there would be a 30 percent increase in air freight traffic at Los Angeles Airport proposed by 1990, which would be justification for the ten lanes, and now suddenly they are saying by some magic formula these miles will be reduced because the Legislature has passed a Law saying they are going to reduce these miles. Councilwoman Scotto concurred with the changes mentioned. Mayor DiLoreto asked if the changes are in the form of a motion, and Councilman Winton replied yes. Councilman Temple seconded the motion. Mayor DiLoreto said he assumes Mr. Eccleston will appear at the hearings and go over, from an engineer's point of view, the reasons why the City of Downey is taking this position. AYES: 4 Council Members: Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Mayor DiLoreto recessed the meeting to executive session at 10:15 a.m, to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting resumed at 10:44 a.m. with Council Members Winton, Temple, Scotto, DiLoreto present; Council Member Jennings absent. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m. Je e ok, Deputy City Clerk Joseph E. XLoreto, Mayor Council Minutes 3/25/75 -7-