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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-27-76-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 27, 1976 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Presentation to retiring Battalion Chief Ralph B. Hamilton Five, Ten, Fifteen Year Awards to Employees Downey Symphonic Society invitation to Council Acceptance of Betsy Ross Flag Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes, January 12, 1976 Agenda Correspondence Item Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #263, 264, 265 CC #371, Unit I, Harper Ave., Fourth P1. - Accept improvements General Warrants: #142100-142199 #202054-202092 Resolution #3235, Ascertaining General Prevailing Rate of Per Diem Wages DPC #96, Birchdale Ave. N/o Quinn St.: Bellman Ave. N/o Quinn St., Tr #32570 - Accept dedication & improvements Status of Public Works Projects, 1975-76 first six months Corres. from Elizabeth S. Wright, O.D. re Conservation Program Corres. from Health & Environmental Sanitation Comm. re Proposed Beautification Program CC #380, Alleys: Albia St. to 375' Northerly, & Fifth St. to Sixth St. - Plans, specs & auth. to advertise Ordinance #497, Amending DMC Sec. 3186(t), Ord. #262, re Restricted Speed Limits (Paramount Blvd.) Ordinance, Auth. Amendment of Contract bet. City Council & PERS Resolution #3236, Urging Retention of Hollywood -Burbank Airport Resolution Stating Position re Proposed Modification of Route I-105 Fwy. & Proposed Abolition of 40-60 North -South Split of State Hwy. Funds Resolution #3237, Stating Position re Proposed Modification of Route I-105 Fwy. & Proposed Abolition of 40-60 North -South Split of State Highway Funds Sidewalk Matching Funds, M.F. #437-440 Approved Filed Approved Approved Approved Adopted Approved Filed Rec`d & filed; City Mgr. to contact Dr. Wright re program Supported by Council; Comm. urged to adopt target date for commencement of program Approved Adopted Introduced Adopted Failed Adopted Approved PAGE NO. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2} 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, JANUARY 27, 1976 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: CC #388, Water Well, 7800 Telegraph Rd. - Auth. Water Div. personnel to construct well Bicentennial Recommendations for Parks & Rec Dept. Joint Exercise of Powers Agmt. bet. Cities Norwalk, Pico Rivera & Downey Creating SE Area Animal Control Auth. Revised Master Plan for Downey Southeast Park Revised Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Set for hearing Appeal, Tentative Tract #32629, 10035 Haledon Ave. Resolution #3228, Apprvg. Appointment of Norman J. Tatham as Member of L.A. County - Downey Reg. Public Rec. Area Comm. Rives Elementary School - Auth. City Mgr. to develop formal offer to School Dist. for acquis. of property & bring back to Council Request of Dr. Waite for Council to endorse doctors' of Calif. position re tort reform ACTION: PAGE NO. Approved 5 Ref, back to Park & Rec. Dept. w/petition re Furman Park & other comments of Council 5 Approved; Mayor auth. to sign; City Mgr. to supply Council w/costs & alternative re CETA employees 6 Adopted Taken under submission pending receipt of Ordinance Hearing set for 2/9/76 Adopted Approved Cn. Greene asked about possibility of multi- purpose Basketball Court at Furman Park Req. for study sessions, incl. SUA Report Mayor to circulate memo Montebello joining Downey, Santa Fe Springs, & Lynwood in Joint Communications Center 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JANUARY 27, 1976 Im The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 8:00 a.m., January 27, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Joseph E. DiLoreto presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Hazel N. Scotto Richard M. Jennings William L. Greene Joseph E. DiLoreto ABSENT: Council Member: Donald H. Winton (arrived at 8:03 a.m.) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant 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. With the assistance of Fire Chief Wood, Mayor DiLoreto presented a plaque to retiring Battalion Chief Ralph B. Hamilton. Councilman Winton arrived at the meeting at 8:03 a.m. With the assistance of Councilman Jennings, Mayor DiLoreto presented Five Year Service Awards to the following employees: Clarice Boyd, Police Ronald Burgess, Police Marion Freer, Police Edward Hermandez, Community Dev. Robert Miller, Police William Kingston, Golf Course Terry Lortz, Parks William Nathan, Police Edward Shubin, Fire With the assistance of Councilman Greene, Mayor DiLoreto presented Ten Year Service Awards to the following employees: Ralph Brink, Fire Ron Frederickson, Community Dev Helen Hynes, Community Dev. Janet Stephenson, Library Joe Dawson, Public Works Paul Heller, Public Works Bernard Siminich, Fire Robert Curtis, Police With the assistance of Councilwoman Scotto, Mayor DiLoreto presented Fifteen Year Service Awards to the following employees: Ronald Arrington, Police Ross Dunton, Public Works Buddy Kelley, Police Lois Reeder, Library Robert Williams, Police Dorothy Balenti, Police Charles Eccleston, Community Dev. Jack Nunnally, Police William Sweet, Community Dev. Judge Frisco, Chairman of the Downey Symphonic Society, extended an invitation to the City Council to attend a special Bicentennial program to be held February 14, 1976, in the Downey Theatre. He further extended an invitation to the City Manager and the Director of Parks & Recreation. Mayor DiLoreto acknowledged acceptance of a Betsy Ross Flag flown over the United States Capitol on November 25, 1975, presented to the City of Downey by Congressman Del Clawson. Council Minutes 1/27/76 -1- REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed from the Consent Calendar: VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Elizabeth S. Wright, O.D. VIII-B-3, Correspondence from Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee. VIII-C-1, Cash Contract #380, Alleys: Albia Street to 375' Northerly and Fifth Street to Sixth Street. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 1976. Correspondence from Congress of United States, Peter W. Rodino, Jr., Chairman, regarding Receipt of Downey's Resolution No. 3220 in support of Bills H.R. 823 and H.R. 9801 relating to Rule Making. Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #263, Jimmy Arnold Baker and Mildred J. Baker; Ref. #264 Catherine J. Coe; and Ref. #265, Leslie Skvarna. Cash Contract #371, Unit I, Harper Avenue; Fourth Place: Accept improvements completed and responsibility for maintenance thereof. General Warrants: #142100 - 142199. #202054 - 202092: $335 537.99. RESOLUTION NO. 3235 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES TO BE PAID UPON PUBLIC WORK WITHIN THE CITY Downey Private Contract #96, Birchdale Avenue north of Quinn Street; Bellman Avenue Accept dedication and improvements Status of Public Works Projects, 1975-76 first six months. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Correspondence from Elizabeth S. Wright, O.D., regarding Conservation Program. Councilwoman Scotto asked the City Manager to contact Dr. Wright to explore the possibility of setting up a program. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to receive and file the correspondence. Correspondence from Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee regarding Proposed Beautification Program. During discussion, the Council wholeheartedly supported the correspondence pre- sented and urged the Committee to adopt a target date for commencement of the program. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract-#380, Alleys: Albia Street to 375' Northerly, and Fifth Street to Sixth Street. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 497 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 to adopt Ordinance No. 497. Councilman Greene stated his opposition to increasing the speed limit on Paramount Boulevard because of student bicycle traffic to and from school. He said he feels by Council Minutes 1/27/76 -2- increasing the speed Limit to 40 mph there is no reason to believe people SGnt travel 45 mph. Councilman Jennings commented on the widening of Brookshire which, he said, pro- vides four Lanes of traffic, parallel parking on both sides of the street, and room for bicyclists. He indicated Old River School Road should not be 40 mph until it is widened. Community Development Director Spindel stated speed studies have not been made on Brookshire, however, Paramount is a much wider street. Discussion followed. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 497 was seconded by Councilman Jennings, and passed by the following vote. AYES: 3 Council Members: Winton, Jennings, DiLoreto NOES: 2 Council Members: Scotto, Greene ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. A discussion took place, wherein Councilman Jennings raised various points regard- ing paragraphs contained in Exhibit "A" of the proposed Ordinance. City Manager Thompson answered questions and explained these same points were contained in the Memorandum of Understanding approved by the Council last July. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto to introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Jennings voiced concern in that he does not desire to vote on an issue he does not fully understand. Mr. Thompson explained this is an introduction of the Ordinance, and he will submit the necessary information to Councilman Jennings prior to adoption. The motion to introduce was seconded by Councilman Winton and passed by the following vote. AYES: 4 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Greene, DiLoreto NOES: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3236 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING RETENTION OF THE HOLLYWOOD-BURBANK AIRPORT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto to waive further reading. Mayor DiLoreto stated it is his position that this matter should be handled by the City of Burbank, and for the City of Downey to take a position that the airport be left open would be inappropriate. Councilwoman Scotto said the airport does serve the public, it effects the entire region, and to close that airport would be impacting other airports. The motion to waive was seconded by Councilman Winton and so ordered. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3236. AYES: 3 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Greene NOES: 2 Council Members: Jennings, DiLoreto Council Minutes 1/27/76 -3- RESOLUTION NO, . 7, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY STATING ITS POSITION RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED MODIFICA- TION OF THE ROUTE I-105 FREEWAY AND THE PROPOSED ABOLITION OF THE 40-60 NORTH -SOUTH SPLIT OF STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings and seconded by Mayor DiLoreto to adopt the Resolution. Councilwoman Scotto stated she would like to move with a substitute Resolution. Councilman Jennings indicated there is a motion and second on the floor. Councilwoman Scotto said there are problems with the eight -to -ten lane freeway, and she suggested the freeway funds be diverted to public transportation which would better serve the public. Speaking in opposition to the Resolution, Councilman Winton discussed the pro- jected use of the proposed freeway and the progress of the State to complete freeways, with extraordinary costs involved. He said the Freeway Closing Agreement gave the City the right to bill the State for any and all services placed upon this City, and he suggested a bill be prepared and presented to the State to cover the hours spent by the City to enforce the agreement. He mentioned Council should be concerned with the effect the freeway will have on the City in a residential area; is the freeway needed; is there going to be adequate funding; and will the State be able to build the freeway within a period of time and not effect the stability of the residential neighborhood. Councilman Jennings indicated he and Councilwoman Scotto will be going to Sacramento January 28, and he will support the majority opinion and majority vote on this Resolution which, of course, will not preclude him from stating his own opinion. Mayor DiLoreto spoke in favor of the Resolution and in rebuttal to comments of Councilman Winton, He said the Council should stand by its original position and approve this Resolution. AYES: 2 Council Members: Jennings, DiLoreto NOES: 3 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Greene Failed. Councilman Winton called for consideration of the Resolution submitted by Councilwoman Scotto. RESOLUTION NO, 3237 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY STATING ITS POSITION RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED MODIFICA- TION OF THE ROUTE I-105 FREEWAY AND THE PROPOSED ABOLITION OF THE 40-60 NORTH -SOUTH SPLIT OF STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3237. Mayor DiLoreto said this proposal for a local bus feeder and circulation service and inter -city bus service would be a system no one would use. He stated the Council would be making a mistake adopting this Resolution. Councilwoman Scotto commented on the studies made by RTD and indicated the costs for the freeway cannot be compared to the cost for a bus service. She pointed out this is only a concept because it is not known what will be spent in dollars. Councilman Winton discussed the increasing costs for freeway construction. Councilman Jennings stated for the record the meeting in Sacramento will be a useless exercise in rhetoric. However, he said he is going, and if there are two opinions in Downey then both sides should be represented. Speaking to the Resolution, Council Minutes 1/27/76 -4- Councilman Jennings remarked he does not see where the City Council would be resolving anything by passing this Resolution. Discussion followed. AYES: 3 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Greene NOES: 2 Council Members: Jennings, DiLoreto MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds for the following locations: M.F. No. AddrpSC Estimated City Cost 437 7802 Devenir Street $ 105.00 438 7627 Corey Street 150.00 439 8551 Stewart & Gray Road 289.00 440 8703 Stewart & Gray Road 218.00 Total Estimated City Cost $ 762.00 AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Winton, and passed by the following vote to authorize the personnel of the Water Division to construct Water Well, 7800 Telegraph Road, Cash Contract #388. Councilman Jennings stated he is not in favor of doing $32,000 of construction with. City forces. AYES: 3 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Greene NOES: 2 Council Members: Jennings, DiLoreto Bicentennial Recommendations for Parks and Recreation Mayor DiLoreto commented on the petition received from residents in opposition to changing the name of Furman Park. He suggested referring this back to the Parks and Recreation Department for further consideration. Councilman Greene explained the petition was presented to him on Sunday evening, and he suggested it might be well to hold an open meeting in the area. Parks & Recreation Director Neavill indicated he is confident the Recreation & Community Services Commission would be willing to reconsider this. Also, he said Furman Park was selected as the most logical place to centralize any type of Bicentennial observance because of its high attendance. Councilwoman Scotto mentioned she discussed this with Mrs. Aldridge of the Recreation & Community Services Commission, and "Furman Freedom Park" was suggested. Councilman Greene said no one objected to a middle name for the park. He also suggested naming the baseball diamonds. It was moved by Mayor DiLoreto to refer this matter, together with the letter pro- vided by Councilman Greene, to the Parks & Recreation Department for further consideration and/or public hearing if considered appropriate. Councilman Winton suggested naming Downey Southeast Park, "Southeast Victory Park" - Councilman Jennings requested the Council to give serious consideration before approving installation of the Exchange Club Freedom Shrine on the Theatre mezzanine wall, because if one service club is permitted to install something then by fairness others should also be permitted. Councilman Winton suggested consideration be given to the planting of 13 different trees of native woods in Downey Southeast Park. Councilwoman Scotto mentioned she has received calls pertaining to removal of the yucca tree at the Downey Rio Hondo Country Club. Commenting on the water wagon on the Rio Hondo Country Club, Councilman Jennings explained the wagon was purchased by Mr. Stamps immediately after acquiring the golf Council Minutes 1/27/76 -5- course to water the fairways; it is still at the golf course and in excellent condition. He said it would be historical to have a plaque placed on the wagon and surrounded by the proper landscaping. Referred back to the Parks & Recreation Department with the Council's comments. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto to approve the Joint Exercise of Powers rent between the City of Norwalk, the City of Pico Rivera and the City of ing the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, and authorize the Mayor to City Attorney Sorensen explained there is no significant change in the agreement other than "cleaning up" of some of the language. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jennings. He inquired about the present incumbent's term on the Joint Powers Commission. Mr. Sorensen replied this has been left up to each City Council. Discussion followed. Councilman Jennings requested the City Manager to supply the Council with an actual cost to the City of Downey for the next six months, January 1 through June 30, of the animal control operation showing the alternative if CETA employees were not available. Mayor DiLoreto commented on receipt of correspondence from the City of Bell Gardens indicating a desire to explore the possibility of joining the animal control authority. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt the Revised Master Plan Proposal for Downey Southeast Park. Councilman Greene inquired about the cost of the spray pool. Parks & Recreation Director Neavill described the proposed spray pool. He said it would be a low cost maintenance facility requiring no filtration, and the location would be adjacent to the access entry just off Dunrobin Street where it can be closely supervised. He commented that moving the ball diamonds to the north and west will free space for non -organized activity. Councilwoman Scotto asked about the intended use of the house to be purchased on Dunrobin Street. Mr. Neavill replied the costs for moving the house would be considerable and, therefore, it probably would be better to demolish it. Councilman Greene inquired regarding the need for a locker room. Mr. Neavill explained the locker room is way down on the priority list, and the idea was proposed by people using the tennis courts, with the thought being that possi- bly those who would benefit from the facility could participate or fully finance it. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Revised Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Councilman Jennings called for further study sessions on the Space Utilization Study prior to setting a hearing on the Zoning Ordinance. Also, he said the Ordinance will require at least two study sessions of the Council plus public hearings. Mayor DiLoreto indicated he would not want to set a hearing on the Ordinance until the Council has been given a copy. Councilman Winton concurred. Following discussion, setting a hearing on the Zoning Ordinance was taken under submission pending the Council's receipt of the proposed Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to set a hearing on Appeal to Tentative Tract No. 32629, 10035 Haledon Avenue, with respect to underground power service requirements, for 7:30 p.m., February 9, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall. Council Minutes 1/27/76 -6- RESOLUTION NO, 3238 & � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF NORMAN J. TATHAM AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY-DOWNEY REGIONAL PUBLIC RECREATION AREA COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Mayor DiLoreto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Mayor DiLoreto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3238. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Thompson reminded the Council that the Downey Unified School District has declared the Rives Elementary School site surplus to the district needs, and since that time the staffs of the City and School District have met and held discussions with regard to potential financial arrangements for transferring the property, should it be approved by both boards. He said one of the items stressed through a needs survey con- ducted Last year was a neighborhood center, and should the Council approve the City's acquisition of the school site, the financing could come from the Housing & Community Development Block Grant funds. Mr. Thompson noted the School District is interested in setting a target date for some -kind of decision from the City, and he suggested possibly setting a joint meeting date for 5:15 p.m., February 5, 1976, should the Council choose to proceed with a joint meeting. He stressed the City's Master Plan and the need for usability of this property and recommended the Council's authorization to proceed with development of an acquisition arrangement that could be submitted for final adoption. Mayor DiLoreto pointed out the Council has not taken a definite position as to whether or not it wants to acquire the property. Also, he said he thinks the preliminary question is whether the City needs another park in that area to expand Apollo Park. Councilman Jennings stated the reason he requested the first meeting was that there are areas of duplication of service between the School District and the City of Downey, and money could be saved by combining those services. Mr. Thompson explained there was a joint study meeting between the City and School purchasing offices, and the problem that occurred is that the School District does its purchasing through the County. Also, he said possibility of using the City's computer for the schools was also explored, however, the schools contract through the ABC District. Councilman Winton indicated he would like to see an agenda for a joint meeting prior to the meeting so as to know what will be discussed. Councilwoman Scotto suggested a joint venture regarding a civic center building for both the City and the School District; also, exploration of using buses for the City and the schools. As for Rives School, she stated she would like to see the School District lease the property to the City for $1.00 a year. She also spoke in favor of the City purchasing the property rather than letting it go to public sale. It was moved by Councilman Winton, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote that the City Council authorize the City Manager to develop a formal offer to the School District for the acquisition of the property in line with the agreed upon values, and bring it back to the Council for consideration. Councilman Jennings commented the Council's responsibility to the taxpayers is to obtain this property at the least possible price. He suggested rather than negotiating with the School District that the City relinquish its priority as a purchaser and let the School District place the property on the open market with the City bidding in conjunction with other bidders in a sealed bid. Discussion followed. Mayor DiLoreto stated for the record that when it comes to acquiring additional park land in the City this is as far as he wants to go. During further discussion, Mr. Thompson commented the estimated costs for the initial move -in are in the neighborhood of $25,000. AYES: 5 Council Members: Scotto, Winton, Jennings, Greene, DiLoreto Council Minutes 1/27/76 -7- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. D. C. Brown, 9826 Hasty Avenue, introduced Dr. Verner Waite. Dr. Verner Waite, 5243 Vista Del Sol, Cypress, requested the Council to endorse the doctors' of California position requesting tort reform. Dr. Joe Lane, 7755 Suva Street, encouraged the Council to support Dr. Waite's request. Councilman Greene asked about the possibility of investigating a multi -purpose basketball court at Furman Park. Parks & Recreation Director Neavill replied staff is in the process of updating the five year Capital Improvement Projects and included is a proposal for multi -purpose court at Furman Park. Mrs. Signi Van Hoeven, representing the senior citizens group, thanked the Council for considering the Rives School. She said if it becomes a reality the senior citizens would be willing to help raise money to furnish the facility for their use. Councilman Jennings reiterated his statement about upcoming items on the Council Agenda and stated a desire to set temporary dates for a study session, including the SUA Report. Mayor DiLoreto indicated he would circulate a�memo. Fire Chief Wood informed the Council that the City of Montebello is the fourth City coming into the Joint Communications Center with the Cities of Downey, Santa Fe Springs, and Lynwood. . There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. iLLe;l - Xobert L. Shand, ity Clerk -Treasurer Jose h DiLoreto, Mayor l Council Minutes 1/27/76 -8-