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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-12-76-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 12, 1976 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: DIP #683, E/s Lemoran Ave. bet. Lubec & Gallatin Hearing cont'd to 3/8/76 Resolution #3228, Finding public convenience & necessity req. imprvmt. of Texas St. & other streets in City (AD #109) Adopted Resolution #3229, Ordering Work to be done on Texas St. & other streets (AD #109) Adopted Resolution #3230, Ordering assmt. of lien at 8512, 8522, 8530-34, & 8557 Fifth St., Parcels 17, 19, 21, & 13, UUD #9 Adopted DIP #684, W/s Dunrobin Ave. bet. Foster & Priscilla —Grant auth. to Dept. of Comm. Dev. to proceed w/const. Approved DIP #685, S/s Priscilla St. bet. Coldbrook & Dunrobin - Grant auth. to Dept. of Comm. Dev. to proceed w/const. Appeal, ZE Case #1233, 7380 Rio Hondo Pl. Minutes, December 23, 1975 Agenda Correspondence item Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #261, #262 CC #374, Misc. Repairs & Gutter Const., Var. locations - Specs & auth. to advertise General Warrants #141750-142099; #201992-202053 1976 Weed Abatement & Lot Cleaning Schedule Ordinance Amending DMC Sec. 3186(t), Ord. 262, re Restricted Speed Limits (Paramount Blvd.) Approved Denied Approved Filed Approved Approved Approved Approved Held to next meeting Ordinance #496, Dec1. Need & Creation of a Community Development Commission to function as Housing Auth., Redevelopment Agency, & '`Surplus Property Authority, Amending DMC Sec. 2496-2498 Adopted Resolution #3231, Providing Proposed Downey City Charter Amendment No. 1 subm. to Vote of Qualified Electors of City at Gen. Mun. Electn. 4/13/76 (Candidate residency requirement) Adopted Resolution #3232, Adopting Argument in Favor of Downey City Charter Amendment No. 1 subm. to vote of electors 4/13/76 Adopted CC #366, Wilderness Park Parking Lot #2 - Award to West Coast Paving of Covina Approved Sidewalk Matching Funds - M.F. 431,432,435,436 Approved Graffiti Removal Study - Auth. 90-day pilot program at no charge & report back Approved Resolution #3233, Providing Proposed Downey City Charter Amendment No. 2 subm. to Vote of Qual. Electors at Gen. Mun. Electn. 4/13/76 (Contracts on Public Works) Adopted Resolution #3234, Adopting Argument in Favor of Downey Charter Amendment No. 2 subm. to vote of electors 4/13/76 Adopted 0.110a4P71 1 2 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 COUNCIL MINUTES, JANUARY 12, 1976 TABLE -OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: ACTION: Request for Hearing on Appeal, ZE Case #1231, Withdrawn; money to be 8301 Florence Ave. refunded to applicant Safety Element of Comprehensive Gen. Plan & EIR, Safety Element Hearing set for 2/9/76 Downey Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report 10/1 - 12/31/75 & $2500 allocation Approved Downey At -Home Recycling Program Grant Request - Auth. submittal of DART Narrative to Office of Solid Waste Management Programs under USEPA as pre -application for funding of City-wide recyclamation project & designate Dept. PW as responsible for preparation, subm. & follow-up Approved Report, Master Plan - Burbank Airport Received & filed Bicentennial Recommendations for Parks & Rec. Dept. Under subm. to next meeting Acquire 12341 Dunrobin St. Property to provide improved (ely) access to Downey Southeast Park Approved Sanction & Recognize Downey City Employees Assn. for meeting & conferring, misc. emplees. Approved Council Budget Study Committee to hold public information meetings for citizen input Concurred by Mayor Senior Citizen Transportation Program report Mr. Oberndorf asked for Bicentennial article in Communicator Councilman Donald Winton announced he will not seek re-election Mayor DiLoreto suggested use of Communicator to seek citizen response to City Budget PAGE NO. 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 12, 1976 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., January 12, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Joseph E. DiLoreto presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Hazel N. Scotto Donald H. Winton Richard M. Jennings William L. Greene Joseph E. DiLoreto 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 John T. Neavill, Director of Parks & Recreation 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 Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jennings, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Greene. Downey Improvement Project No. 683, East side of Lemoran Avenue between Lubec Street and Gallatin Road Mayor DiLoreto advised that Councilwoman Scotto, after meeting with some of the residents involved, has requested the public hearing be continued to a later date. He said he would have no objection. Councilman Winton concurred. Councilwoman Scotto stated she has a list of suggestions for alternatives, which has been submitted to the City Manager. Also, she said she has a list of those people who were present at the meeting, and she requested this matter be turned over to the Traffic Committee for evaluating the alternatives with staff and notifying the residents when this will be discussed before the committee. Mayor DiLoreto noted the Council will not take action until the public hearing has been held. Mr. Harold Pearson, 9636 Haledon Avenue, requested this matter be set for a specific date. City Attorney Sorensen advised the hearing should be opened and then continued to a date certain. Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 683, East side of Lemoran Avenue between Lubec Street and Gallatin Road. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting and Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to continue the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 683, to 7:30 p.m., March 8, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Council Minutes 1/12/76 -1- Mr. Paul Spothelfer, 9708 Haledon Avenue, submitted for the record a petition. opposing sidewalks in the area, a traffic count made by one of the residents, and also a letter from Yvonne Nasch. The documents were turned over to the City Clerk for filing. Mayor DiLoreto stated the petition will be circulated to the City Council. Mr. Spothelfer said many of the people feel the issue in question is safety, and since there have been no accidents noted in this area and there is a light traffic load, the residents feel alternate methods can be used to regulate traffic without spoiling the neighborhood's rural atmosphere. Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for hearing evidence to determine whether the public convenience and necessity require the improvement of Texas Street Iowa Street and Dolan Avenue by the construction of concrete curbs, gutters, driveway aprons, and asphalt pavement. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Publication and Posting, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections to the making of the improvement, or any written statements in support to it, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the making of the improvement. Mr. Santos Tavarez, 8341 Texas Street, spoke in opposition to sidewalks. He was informed sidewalks will only be provided for persons requesting them. Mr. Joe Varela, 8332 Texas Street, inquired how the assessment will be paid. City Engineer Henriksen explained the property owner can either pay the assessment in full after construction is completed or let it go to ten-year bond, with principal payments made once a year and eight percent per annum interest payments twice a year. Mr. Charles Barkley, 8318 Iowa Street, noted in the communications he has received from the Engineering Department dated March 1975, the interest has been shown as seven percent. Mayor DiLoreto stated the estimated cost is only an estimate based upon construc- tion costs at the present time. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto RESOLUTION NO. 3228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF TEXAS STREET AND OTHER STREETS ALL IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 109) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3228. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for hearing protests or objections against the improvement of Texas Street and Other Streets, as described in. Resolution of Intention No. 3218. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Publication, Posting, and Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Council Minutes 1/12/76 -2- Mayor DiLoreto inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in behalf of the improvements, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto RESOLUTION NO. 3229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON TEXAS STREET AND OTHER STREETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3218 (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 109) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3229. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Assessment of Lien against Properties located at 8512, 8522 8530-34 and 8557 Fifth Street, known as Parcels 13, 17, 19, and 21, Underground Utility District No. 9 Fifth Street. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affimative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Community Development Director Spindel reported four of the property owners chose to have the City do the installation of undergrounding and have a lien placed against their property: 8512 Fifth Street, $187. 8522 Fifth Street, $187. 8530-34 Fifth Street, $430. 8557 Fifth Street, $187. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to approve the Engineer's Report as written. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the assessment of lien, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto RESOLUTION NO. 3230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT OF THE $984 AS A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8512, 8522, 8530-34, AND 8557 FIFTH STREET KNOWN AS PARCELS 17, 19, 21, AND 13 RESPECTIVELY KNOWN AS UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9, FIFTH STREET The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3230. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Council Minutes 1/12/76 -3- Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 684, West side of Dunrobin Avenue between Foster Road and Priscilla Street. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting and Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Community Development Director Spindel reported Sites 2, 3, and 4 have already applied for sidewalk matching funds, and Site 2 has deposited the estimated cost of construction while the others have not. He recommended authority be granted to proceed with construction. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive the Engineer's Report. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the improvement, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to grant authority to the Department of Community Development to proceed with construction on Downey Improvement Project No. 684. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 685, South side of Priscilla Street between Coldbrook Avenue and Dunrobin Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Post- ing and Mailing, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Community Development Director Spindel reported there is one parcel involved, the property owner has been notified, and it is requested the 30-day informal notice be waived. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive the Engineer's Report. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the improvement, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to grant authority to the Department of Community Development to proceed with construction on Downey Improvement Project No. 685. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Mayor DiLoreto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on _Appeal, Zone Exception Case No. 1233, 7380 Rio Hondo Place. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Council Minutes 1/12/76 -4- Fvf City Planner Goggin explained the property is on the southwest corner of Old River School Road and Rio Hondo Place and is zoned R-1 7500. He said the request is to establish and maintain a five -to -six foot high masonry wall to be located on the easterly and southerly property lines within the required street setback on a corner lot and to maintain setback area for the purpose of storing a motor home and other recreation vehicles. Mr. Goggin further explained the Planning Commission granted the zone exception and modified the driveway to require the motor home and other vehicles to be stored in back of the setback line to conform with the front of the home. He mentioned the applicant also proposes to move the swimming pool to the rear yard. The City Clerk did not receive any correspondence on this matter. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Ed Glaser, 7380 Rio Hondo Place, the applicant, presented for the Council's perusal photographs of properties in the area showing motor homes parked in the drive- ways and fences similar to what he is requesting. He said the City received a complaint regarding the parking of his motor home in the driveway and extending five feet out into the parkway, and he explained he is requesting a zone exception to allow him to build a wall for the storage of the vehicle. Mr. Glaser commented on photographs of properties within 500 feet of his home showing existing walls on the property line. He drew a diagram on the board to illustrate the location of his garage and side and rear yards and also said he would like to have storage on his property for two dune buggies. Mr. Glaser reviewed the Planning Commission Minutes of October 15, 1975, and said parking in the rear yard as approved by the Planning Commission would be allowing him to park next to his neighbor's guest house. Also, he indicated he has plans to build a new swimming pool in the rear yard. He urged the Council not to be concerned about the number of vehicles he has when considering his request. Mr. John Schellschmidt, 10814 Old River School Road, said the wall would not be a hinderance and would improve the property. Mayor DiLoreto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposi- tion to the appeal. Mr. Link, 7336 Rio Hondo Place, spoke in opposition and commented on the number of vehicles owned by the applicant and parked in the street. Mr. William Lasar, 7322 -Rio Hondo Flace, spoke in opposition to the appeal and the obstruction created by the parked vehicles of the applicant. Mr. Jack Robinson, 8555 Gainford, Downey, speaking in opposition stated the property is R-1, should be treated as such, and use for purposes other than R-1 is detrimental to the general welfare of the community. He said affirmative action by the Council to- night would set the pattern for other applicants within the community wishing to store or park recreational vehicles in front or side yard property lines. Ms. Barbara Taylor, 7321 Rio Hondo Place, stated the parked vehicles have created a blight to the neighborhood, and she questioned the possibility of the applicant acquiring additional vehicles. There being no further speakers in opposition, rebuttal time was offered to the applicant. Mr. Glaser submitted to the Council for perusal a list of 80 signatures and said all he is asking for is to get his recreational vehicle off the street and into his side yard. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to close the hearing. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Councilman Jennings explained he was contacted by Mr. Glaser at the time this was heard before the Planning Commission, and since that time he has been observing Mr. Glaser's property. He noted the motor home has been parked in the driveway with the bumper extending to approximately two feet of the gutter line. Councilman Jennings referred to a memo dated June 10, 1975, from the Department of Community Development regarding removal of obstructions on Priority One streets and the subsequent Council action to authorize a removal program of obstructions. He said Mr. Glaser's vehicle parked in the driveway is an obstruction, and there are other obstructions in the parkway. Council Minutes 1/12/76 -5- It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal to Zone Exception Case No. 1233. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Mayor DiLoreto declared a recess at 9:17 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:37 p.m., with all Council Members present. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 23, 1975. Correspondence from Southern California Water Company regarding Application IP56158 to Public Utilities Commission for Order authorizing Increase in Water Rates in Central Basin District. Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #261, Rose Usper; Ref. #262, Carolyn Me'ico. Cash Contract Ik374, Miscellaneous Repairs and Gutter Construction, Various Locations: Approve specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids. General Warrants: #141750 - 142099• #201992 - 202053 - $985 730.31. 1976 Weed Abatement and Lot Cleaning Schedule. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3186(t), ORDINANCE NO. 262 RELATING TO RESTRICTED SPEED LIMITS (PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton and seconded by Councilwoman Scotto to adopt the Ordinance. Councilman Greene questioned increasing the speed limit on Paramount Boulevard since there are school children riding bicycles on the street. Community Development Director Spindel said studies have shown that raising the speed limit does not increase the speed in which people are driving, and the theory is that the majority of the drivers will drive at a safe speed no matter what is posted. Councilman Greene asked if this ordinance is passed and does not prove to be satis- factory, is it possible to lower the speed to 35 mph. Mr. Spindel replied yes, it can be done by action of the City Council. Discussion followed regarding enforcement of speed limits. Councilman Greene expressed a desire to hold this matter until the next meeting and that each Council Member make a point to drive down Paramount while the children are going to school. Responding to questions, Mr. Spindel said constant speed checks are made of all the City streets. He said he can bring a report back on some of the other streets. He noted Paramount Boulevard is the only major street not 40 mph. Councilman Jennings commented that it is already difficult to enter Paramount Boulevard from Borson Street without increasing the speed limit. There being no objections, the Ordinance was held over to the next meeting. Councilman Winton withdrew his motion to adopt. ORDINANCE NO. 496 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING THE NEED FOR AND CREATION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WITHIN THE CITY TO FUNCTION AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AS A SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY AND AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 2496 - 2498 Council Minutes 1/12/76 -6- The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 496. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto RESOLUTION NO. 3231 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED DOWNEY CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1 BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. Mayor DiLoreto stated for the record the amendment to the Charter was precipitated by the Supreme Court decision in Johnson vs. Hamilton, 15 Cal. 3d. 461. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3231. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto City Manager Thompson explained there is another Charter change staff will be pro- posing to Council involving a change in the limitation on the amount of "force account work" that could be done. He said the Charter limit is $2500, and the City would realize a substantial savings by increasing it to $12,500. Mr. Thompson also stated the Charter amendment could specify future limitations shall be established by ordinance of the City Council. Mayor DiLoreto concurred that the City Council by four -fifths vote should have the right to change the amount without having to go to election each time. City Attorney Sorensen stated he has been informed by the City Clerk that any election material to be prepared should be adopted by the Council by January 15th. He was excused from the meeting to prepare the necessary resolution for Council action. RESOLUTION NO. 3232 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF DOWNEY CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1976 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Winton and seconded by Councilwoman Scotto to adopt Resolution No. 3232. Councilman Jennings noted the amendment does not inform the voters what is being amended. Following a brief discussion, the Resolution was amended to include the present Charter requirement. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3232, with the amendment. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract #366, Wildernes-s Park Parking Lot No. 2, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to West Coast Paving of Covina, the lowest and best bidder. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Council Minutes 1/12/76 -7- It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following locations: M.F. No. Address Estimated City Cost 431 10744 Woodruff $ 156.00 432 9418 Stamps 1,026.00 435 9418 Firestone 148.00 436 9424 Firestone 345.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 1,675.00 AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Graffiti Removal Study Councilman Greene suggested setting up a pilot program for three months to see how active it will be. Community Development Director Spindel indicated he would like to have a time limit of three or four months on the program to establish costs and also to use Ceta employees while they are available, Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Jennings to authorize a 90-day pilot program at no charge and have a report back. Councilman Winton suggested using equipment in the 105 Freeway corridor and charg- ing the State $150 per hour. Mr. Spindel said the City should charge exactly what the cost is, but a lot of the available manpower could be used up in the freeway area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Greene and passed by the following vote. Mr. Spindel stated further that a 90-day program should not cost more than $1,000 to $1,500. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto RESOLUTION NO. 3233 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED DOWNEY CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 2 BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976 The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3233. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto RESOLUTION NO. 3234 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF DOWNEY CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1976 The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3234. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Council Minutes 1/12/76 -8- Request for Hearing on Appeal, Zone Exception Case No. 1231, 8301 Florence Avenue City Planner Goggin explained a letter has been received from the applicant, and inasmuch as the problem of the sign has been resolved, the applicant is requesting this be withdrawn and his money refunded. He noted the City has not expended any money on this case. So ordered. Element of the Comprehensive General Plan and Environmental Impact City Planner Goggin mentioned the Planning Commission did approve the safety element, however, there were corrections to be made. He said the City has guaranteed and the State has agreed that if this is submitted by the end of February the City will be meeting the State°s requirements. Councilman Jennings inquired regarding the status of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Goggin explained the Chamber of Commerce has presented corrections which have been reviewed by the Planning Commission; it is expected the Commission will be sub- mitting the zoning ordinance to Council on January 21st. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to set a hearing on the Safety Element of the Comprehensive General Plan and Environmental Impact Report, Safety Element, for 7:30 p.m., February 9, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve the Downey Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report for October 1 - December 31, 1975, and request for allocation of $2500. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Downey At -Home Recycling Program Grant Request It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize submittal of the DART (Downey At -Home Recycling Test) Program Narrative to the Office of Solid Waste Management Programs under the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a pre -application for funding of a City-wide recyclamation project, and designate the Department of Public Works as responsible for the preparation, submittal and follow-up of the pre -application and final application. Councilman Jennings stated for the record that before the program becomes a reality, the City should have the grant money in hand and he should have a copy of the budget showing the proposed outlay by the City. Mayor DiLoreto pointed out the City would not be expending any money. City Manager Thompson explained all of the funds operationally would be handled by the contractor and the processor as they are now doing. He further explained the only expenditure would be for contacts with the homeowners and publicity required for which the grant would be utilized. Community Development Director Spindel noted the City would probably handle the money and the disbursement, and the City would probably retain Mr. Vans and Mr. Lawrence who have been handling publicity for the glass industry to continue the type of publicity on this program. Councilman Jennings said he would vote in favor if it is stipulated the expenditures not commence until the grant is in hand and the City be the responsible agent to handle the grant money. Mayor DiLoreto added further that the City does not expend any City money without prior Council approval. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Report, Master Plan - Burbank Airport Mayor DiLoreto questioned whether the City of Downey is qualified to take a posi- tion on this matter. Council Minutes 1/12/76 -9- Councilwoman Scotto commented that Burbank Airport is in all plans for regional and State projections. Members of the Council expressed a desire to take no action until receiving further information. Received and filed. Bicentennial Recommendations for Parks and Recreation Department Mayor DiLoreto stated he would like.more time to consider this. -- Councilman Jennings indicated he objects to the recommendation pertaining to installation of the Exchange Club Freedom Shrine on the Theatre mezzanine wall be- cause if the mezzanine is opened to one service club it must be opened to all others. He suggested no action be taken tonight. Councilwoman Scotto commented that she polled a Downey High School PTA meeting regarding changing the name of Furman Park, and the response was strongly against it. Taken under submission to the next meeting. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation of staff and the Recreation and Community Services Commission to acquire the 12341 Dunrobin Street Property to provide improved access to Downey Southeast Park. Councilman Jennings suggested selecting property to provide an easterly entrance to the Public Works Yard. Parks & Recreation Director Neavill displayed the master plan of the park and described the location of the Dunrobin Street property. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Thompson reported in accordance with the Downey Municipal Code the Downey City Employees Association (DCEA) has submitted a declaration and request for recognition by the City Council as the majority representative for miscellaneous employees for meetiRg..and conferring. He said it is found under DMC Section 2755 the DCEA has met all of the code requirements, and it is requested the City Council sanction and recognize the DCEA for purposes of meeting and conferring for the miscellaneous employees. It was moved by Mayor DiLoreto, seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote to sanction and recognize the Downey City Employees Association for purposes of meeting and conferring for the miscellaneous employees. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Jennings stated he and Councilman Greene will be serving on the Council Budget Study Committee and propose holding public information meetings for citizen suggestions on City services, as well as taxation and revenue. He said the meetings could also be held to inform the public as to the City's problems and concerns. Councilman Jennings indicated Council concurrence is requested so that the committee, City Manager, and staff can hold whatever meetings are necessary to obtain citizen input. He suggested a public relations effort be made by mail through the Communica- tor to inform service groups, PTA's, and churches of the public meetings. Councilwoman Scotto indicated she feels the Council as a whole should be involved in the budget sessions. Mayor DiLoreto explained the Council does sit as a body when going over the budget. Councilman Winton reviewed the purpose of establishing a two -person Council study committee. He said he can see no reason for the entire Council to sit and go through all of the preliminary budget sessions. City Manager Thompson stated it is his understanding the suggestion of Councilman Jennings is to establish public input at the initial stage before the budget is prepared. Council Minutes 1/12/76 -10- id:, r•.o Discussion followed. Councilman Jennings reiterated his request for the Mayor's concurrence that he and Councilman Greene hold public meetings on the budget. Mayor DiLoreto concurred. Councilwoman Scotto introduced Signi Van Hoeven, president of the Committee on Aging. Mrs. SigniVan Hoeven thanked the Council for acquiring the mini -buses and thanked Mayor DiLoreto for obtaining the incorporation papers. She requested the Council°s assistance in the Bicentennial. Councilwoman Scotto reported the Senior Citizen Transportation Program for December had 912 calls, 803 of which were answered. Mr. Henry Oberndorf of the Bicentennial Committee inquired regarding inserting an article about the Bicentennial in the Communicator. Mayor DiLoreto suggested Mr. Oberndorf prepare an article and submit it either to the City Manager or City Council. Councilman Winton introduced two of his appointees from District One, Mr. Norman Horny of the Planning Commission and Mr. Mike Huggins of the Water Board. He said he is sure there will be eminently qualified people from District One running for office of Councilman, and inasmuch as he will not be seeking re-election, he will be placing his endorsement towards candidates he feels will be qualified to do the job. Mrs.Van Hoeven introduced the past president and other officers of the Committee on Aging. Mayor DiLoreto suggested use of the Communicator to seek citizen response to the City Budget. Mayor DiLoreto noted the expected arrival of a son or daughter by the next Council meeting. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:54 p.m. 74�'Z LZLY:f==Z Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Joseph\E. biLoreto, Mayor Council Minutes 1/12/76 -11-