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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-22-76-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 1976 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 5:00 p.m., June 22, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Hazel N. Scotto presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: William L. Greene Kenneth J. Miller Theodore H. Jackman Hazel N. Scotto ABSENT: Council Member: Richard M. Jennings (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager 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 John H. Saunders, Administrative Analyst Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Mayor Scotto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Budget for Fiscal Year, 1976-77, which was continued from the adjourned regular meet- ing held June 21, 1976. She inquired if the City Manager had any further report to render on the proposed Budget. City Manager Thompson said he had nothing to report Mayor Scotto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak to the Budget. Mrs. Gloria Heer, 10257 Rives Avenue, spoke regarding upgrading of the Library. Mr. Thompson replied the Library improvement plans were drawn seven years ago and said the costs for the improvement were based upon book figures available at that time. However, actual funds were not available for undertaking the project. Mrs. Hear said that within the past seven years the City has acquired the Bank of America building, the Golf Course, and a new Fire Station on Paramount Boulevard, and she favors a lOG tax increase for expanding the Library. Mrs. Elizabeth Wissler, 10731 Haledon Avenue, favors a 10C Library tax and said it is "high time" the City had an adequate Library. Mrs. Evelyn Kerr, 13022 Brookshire Avenue, favors the Library and said children should have a fully improved Library available in lieu of the TV media. Councilman Greene asked Mrs. Kerr if she thought the citizens would help with the Library. Mrs. Kerr replied the Downey Coordinating Council might help with a new Library construction program. Mr. Glenn Clairmonte, 8109 Third Street, favored the Library expansion. Mayor Scotto resumed the Budget study. She said she feels strongly about cutting back programs and commented on the need for new equipment --police cars. Mr. Thompson commented on a previous study of police cars and explained the cost per mile of maintenance after 40,000 miles of police car usage. He said the unit cost for maintenance is 15(� per mile after 40,000 miles of use; prior to the 40,000 mile mark the cost is 3�G per mile under the existing contract. Consideration has been given to a City garage maintenance program for the Police Department. Councilman Greene inquired as to the cost for entering into the City garage business. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (Adjourned) -1- Discussion then followed regarding trade-in values on police cars. Police Chief explained that an automobile is the safest tool for a Police Officer and that after 40,000 miles of use a question would result regarding the safety status of a police vehicle. Discussion then followed regarding possible Budget savings. Mayor Scotto stated the need for a personnel office. She said the office would be helpful for a volunteer program. She also commented on the need for a two-way radio in the City Manager's automobile. Mr. Ron Reagan, 7870 Baysinger Street, spoke regarding cutback for youngsters in- volved in Downey sport programs. He said the DJAA and the Ponytail League pay $3.00 per participant for each sport. He mentioned he is treasurer of the DJAA and explained the program, wherein 34 umpires are employed. He also said if youngsters are unable to pay the $3.00 fee, such amount is waived. He then explained the merits of the DJAA program and the values realized through development of character. He said all partici- pants have an active place in the program. Discussion followed regarding possibility of training parents to serve as umpires in the DJAA. Mr. Reagan commented no "neutral" parents exist in DJAA and an umpire program would present somewhat of a problem. He said 700 boys are involved in DJAA and 500 girls in the Ponytail League, and a total of 83,000 adult hours are expended annually. Mayor Scotto inquired if the volunteers could be used in the DJAA program. Mr. Reagan said he did not think it would be advisable. Mr. Bill Lostetter, 9515 Orizaba Avenue, said he has been in the DJAA program for ten years and the program provides good citizens. He indicated the sports program should continue, and there is dedicated personnel. Mr. Tom Kennedy, 10424 Julius Avenue, spoke regarding money for the DJAA. Mr. Chuck Stevens, 9107 Cecilia Street, stated physical fitness is important in the DJAA and commented that loss of such a program would lead to most of the children playing on the streets and possibly demanding more police surveillance. He indicated he does not object to a tax increase. Mr. Bob Spencer, 12093 Samoline Avenue, invited the Council to survey facilities for the DJAA any evening between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Mr. Gordon MacKay, 10624 Smallwood Avenue, President of the DJAA, explained the program, wherein everyone participates. Mr. Dick Lympany, 9019 Passons Boulevard, President of the Ponytail League, stressed citizenship participation. He said he is impressed with the umpires and com- mented the girls do not get paid as much for umpiring as the boys. Ms. Karen Keeler, 10310 South Gate Avenue, South Gate, stated the girl activities in the parks keep the kids off the street and also assists them to build their ego. Mrs. Judy Halstead, 11532 Pruess Avenue, favors the DJAA over the "Y". Mr. Jack Montgomery, 7320 Bluff Road, favors keeping the "people programs" in the Budget. Mayor Scotto recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:30 p.m., - with Council Members Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto present; Council Member Jennings absent. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The Budget hearing was continued to 7:30 p.m., June 22, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, for the regular Agenda Council Meeting. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Haze,YN. Scotto, Mayor Council Minutes 6/22/76 (Adjourned) -2- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 1976 TABLE OF MINUTE A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Property Improvement Awards Budget, Fiscal Year 1976-77 Hearing closed Study comparison of Utility Users Tax & Property Tax - City Mgr. to come back with recommendation for suggested committee Approved Transfer $137,000 from Capital Improvement Fund to General Fund Approved Increase projected opening balance of General Fund from $550,000 to $610,000 Approved Transfer $402,000 from Capital Projects Fund into General Fund 10 Approved Transfer $18,000 from Capital Projects Fund to Golf Course for Parking Lot Extension Approved Increase Property Tax rate by 10c & earmark revenue to construct Library Failed Delete $271,000 from Capital Projects Fund & Reduce Property Tax revenue & Capital Projects Fund by like amount Approved Construction of Library - Place on November Ballot Referred to next Agenda Resolution #3302, Adopting Fiscal Year 1976-77 Budget w/Implementing Documents Adopted as amended Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes, Adjourned Regular Meetings: May 25, 1976, 4:00pm Budget Study; June 2, 1976, 7:30 pm Water Acquis. Hrg. Approved CC #397, City Hall Roof: Plans, specs & auth. to advertise Approved SS Proj. #291, Unit II, Woodruff Ave.: Plans, specs & auth. to advertise Approved Corres. from So. Cal. Gas Co. re Proposed Rate Change Filed General Warrants #145436 - 145559 #202543 - 202559 Approved Corres. from Evelyn Richards re Review of Proposed SCR 47 Report re Changes to Calif. Vehicle Code for Bicycles Ref. to staff for report Corres. from First Baptist Church of Downey re Purchase of Parking Lot Ref. to CM for recommendation Ordinance #508, Amending DMC re Noise Adopted Ordinance #509, Amending DMC by Repealing Secs. re Parking Meters & Parking Meter Funds Adopted Ordinance #510, Amending DMC re Bicycle Licensing Adopted t9.THPil ilp 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 Page 1 of 3 COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 22, 1976 (ADJOURNED) TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: ACTION: Resolution #3303, Proposing to Change Work in Assessment District for Improvement of Orange St. (AD #119) Adopted Resolution #3304, Urging Immed. Commncmt. of Const. of I-105 (Century) Freeway Adopted Resolution #3305, Apprvg. Amndmt. to Joint Exercise of Powers Agmt. w/Cities of Norwalk & Pico Rivera re SE Animal Control Auth. Adopted Resolution 43306, Denying Appeal ZE Case #1273 Adopted Resolution #3307, Apprvg. Apptmt. of D. Mark Morris to Water Board Adopted Resolution Apprvg. Apptmt. of Frank Beckner to Planning Comm. Place on next Agenda Resolution #3308, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Douglas Morrow to Recreation & Comm. Serv. Comm. Adopted Resolution #3309, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Mrs. Catherine Walker to Library Bd. Adopted Resolution #3310, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Gano Culwell to Personnel Advisory Bd. Adopted CC #396, Independence Park, Block Wall Fence & Retaining Wall - Plans, specs & auth. to advertise Failed Reappoint Mrs. Betty Rupp to Health & Environmental Sanitation Comm. Approved Extension of DART Program Agmt. bet. City of Downey, Calsan, Inc. & Sessler Corp. entered 5/27/75 for three months to 10/1/76 Approved Resolution #3311, Apprvg. Final Parcel Map #6551 & Acceptnc. Dedication (9637 Lakewood B1.) Adopted Tract #32570, Cherokee Dr. - One-yr. Ext. of Subdiv. Agmt. Approved Animal Control Authority Capital Funding - Appropr. $30,400 from Gen. Rev. Shrg. Fund Approved Transfer of Funds for electrical work for Furman Park & Independence Park, 1975-76 Capital Improvement Projects Approved Apptmts. of Mrs. Joan Frey & Mrs. Barbara Hayden to Health & Environmental San. Comm. Approved Agreement for Prisoner Care w/South Gate Approved Liability Insurance Coverage for 7/1/76 thru 6/30/77 - Grant. apprvl. to Dir. Fin. to contr. w/Cal-Surance under self -insured retention prgm.; auth. Dir. Fin. to contract for administrator of claims Approved Population Estimate & Volunteer Program AD #119, Orange St., Brookshire to Glynn - Transfer of Funds Contract Agmt. w/Tennis Today - Extend to 9/1/76 Taken under submission Approved Approved PAGE NO. 6,9,11 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 Page 2 of 3 COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 22, 1976 (ADJOURNED) TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: ACTION: County -City Agmt., Grant Proj. 2305-3, SE Burglary Inv. Team Approved CC #371, Unit 2, Gutter Const. - Substitution of construction Approved Cn. Greene suggested speeding up Council meetings PAGE NO. 11 12 12 Page 3 of 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 1976 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., June 22, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Hazel N. Scotto presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: William L. Greene Kenneth J. Miller Theodore H. Jackman Hazel N. Scotto ABSENT: Council Member: Richard M. Jennings (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager Colin Lennard, Acting 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 John H. Saunders, Administrative Analyst Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Father Clifford Gain, St. Marks Episcopal Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Greene. With the assistance of Mrs. Betty Rupp, member of the Health & Environmental Sanita- tion Committee, Mayor Scotto presented Property Improvement Awards for the following categories: Single Family Residence - Mr. and Mrs. Pontrelli Multiple Residence - Apartments owned by the Carpenters Industrial - L & D Appliance Corporation Special Award to Fire Chief Wood for new Fire Station No. 1 Mayor Scotto declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing (or consideration for adoption) of the Budget for Fiscal Year 1976-77. City Manager Thompson had no further information to report. Mayor Scotto inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak to the Budget Mr. Richard Middleman, 7737 Otto Street, voiced his opposition to any Property Tax increase. Mrs. Catherine Walker, 10270 Branscomb Street, stated her hope that the Library expansion could be accomplished by rearranging the Budget. She commented on the in- creased circulation of books and film over last year and said she would not object to a tax increase it if would go for the Library and be kept to a minimum. Mrs. Ruth Coffaro, 9344 Via Amorita, said the Library was built for a population of 30,000, and Downey's population today exceeds 90,000. Also, she stated the Library does not have adequate restrooms or working space, and she indicated she would be in favor of more taxes if it meant retaining some of the City's programs and expanding the Library. Ms. Katherine Save, 8540' Stewart & Gray Road, spoke in favor of expansion of the Library and said she would not object to paying increased taxes for the Library. Miss Janice Upton, 7803 Luxor Street, spoke regarding the importance of the Ponytail League of the DJAA and how it helps the young girls to become better citizens. Miss Kim Upton, 7803 Luxor Street, spoke in favor of keeping the Ponytail program in the City. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -1- Mr. Hacker, 8603 Lowman Avenue, stated he is against increased taxes. Mrs. Joan Whitman, 8125 Devenir Avenue, quoted salaries of City Councils and administrators in other cities and asked that the salaries for Downey's employees be published in the newspaper. Mr. Donald Patterson, 9400 Raviller Drive, said the Library facility is adequate, and if a more advanced facility is desired, it would be available in the County or City of Los Angeles facilities. He stressed opposition to a tax increase and suggested that any increase be placed on the ballot. Mr. Thompson stated the citizens did vote on the tax rate when they voted on the Charter, and adopted in the Charter is a tax limitation that is more than double what the City actually levies. Discussion followed. Mayor Scotto inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to speak to the Budget, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Councilman Jackman to close the hearing on the Budget. Mr. Hacker inquired regarding the City's tax rate compared to other cities. Mr. Thompson replied the City's Property Tax rate compared to ten other cities, both in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, is less than half of the average. He said if the City Council approves an 11c increase, the City would receive approximately $7.50 as a result of that increase. Mrs. Elizabeth Wissler, 10731 Haledon Avenue, pointed out that to use the County Library facilities, citizens must pay taxes to the County in order to use those facilities. Ms. Susie Williams, 7853 Melva Street, stressed the importance of the Ponytail League for the girls in Downey. _ Mr. Paul Spothelfer, 9708 Haledon Avenue, commented on citizen participation regard- ing the Budget and said the Council's action on the Budget will have a far-reaching effect. He urged the Council to consider what the citizens have said regarding "holding the line" on costs and avoiding a tax increase. Mayor Scotto said the Council has heard more people in favor than opposed to a tax increase because people do not want to lose programs. Councilman Miller commented on the youth programs and indicated he would do whatever he can to keep the sporting program intact. Mr. Spothelfer said he advocates cutting programs that can wait, such as sidewalks and concrete curbs. He asked about decreasing the size of police vehicles as a cost - saving measure. City Engineer Henriksen stated the curb program is considered to be a preventative maintenance program, and it is felt by installing concrete gutters that maintenance can be prevented for many years. He said locations in the City are evaluated annually, and locations are selected on the basis of those evaluations. Mr. Thompson explained the purpose of the sidewalk and gutter program is to correct ponding of water that occurs as well as deviation in a sidewalk, which is a potential liability to the City and exceeds standards set by the courts. Commenting on decreasing the size of police vehicles, he stated this has been examined on many occasions and there are various factors involved. Police Chief Morgan indicated he would be willing to show Mr. Spothelfer the studies that have been conducted. Mrs. Whitman spoke regarding the need for a recreation center for teenagers. Roll call vote on motion to close the hearing. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Finance Director Patton reviewed the action of the Countil at its meeting of June 21st to delete $137,000 from the Capital Improvement Budget. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -2- Councilman Miller said that would achieve a 5c reduction in the proposed 11c tax increase. Mr. Thompson called the Council's attention to the impact this will have on the General Fund. He said the Council will be building within the General fund a level of service which has been carried on in the past without sufficient revenue base to support it, unless it is the Council's desire to prolong a commitment to alter former policy by providing for the General Fund the utilization of Cigarette Tax money which heretofore has been earmarked for capital improvements. He pointed out that the only money avail- able for capital improvements has been from Cigarette Tax money until Revenue Sharing went into effect, which has been committed solely to capital improvements. Mr. Thompson noted that next year in continuation of the ongoing programs the Council would have to either make larger transfers of capital improvement moneys or seek some kind of revenue base. He said the alternatives will provide a revenue base which has been recommended in the Budget, or to change the policy by commiting Cigarette Tax moneys to General Fund use, and he feels this is the long-term impact from a fiscal standpoint. Discussion followed. Mayor Scotto stated her desire to try a volunteer program, which could cut some of the City's costs. Further, she said she is not in favor of cutting programs, and the Council should consider placing the 10c Library Tax on the ballot in November. Councilman Greene said the president of DJAA has indicated they can possibly help toward volunteers. Councilman Jackman opposed a tax increase this year. Councilman Miller suggested that by repealing the Utility Users Tax the City could increase its revenue this fiscal year by $206,500 and reduce the tax burden on everyone other than utility companies by $73,500. He called for a committee to make an objective study of a comparison between the Utility Users Tax and Property Tax as a means of revenue. Councilman Miller also favored transferring sufficient money from the Revenue Sharing Fund into the General Fund for funds to operate the City without cutting back, and he favored a 10c increase in Property Tax for construction of a Library. It was moved by Councilman Miller to repeal the Utility Users Tax and raise the Property Tax to $1.32. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Scotto, and passed by the following vote to make a study of a comparison of the Utility Users Tax and Property Tax and that the City Manager come back with a recommendation as to a suggested committee for the study. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to transfer $137,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the General Fund. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to increase the projected opening balance of the General Fund from $550,000 to $610,000. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Mr. Thompson stated the City now has a General Fund program that would either re- quire an estimated 4c tax increase instead of the 11c or some alternate method. It was moved by Councilman Miller and seconded by Mayor Scotto to transfer $101,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund into the General Fund for a balanced Budget. Mr. Thompson stated as he understands the Council's intent, it desires to balance the Budget without any tax increase, and the question is whether this money should come from General Revenue Sharing Funds or some other source. He suggested that if the Council were to make a motion to transfer a total of $402,000 from Capital Improvements to the General Fund, the City would have a balanced Budget with no tax increase. Mr. Thompson noted that in the future there might be the possibility of having to ask for a transfer or utilization of Revenue Sharing Funds for Capital Improvement purposes, which would be preferable to using General Revenue Sharing Funds in the General Fund. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -3- Mayor Scotto rescinded her second to the motion. Mr. Patton commented on the total funds available for appropriation without a 10C tax increase, which would leave a balance of $51,500 unappropriated in the Capital Projects Fund. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to transfer $402,000 from the Capital Projects Fund into General Fund 10. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to transfer $18,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Golf Course for the Golf Course Parking Lot Extension. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Mr. Patton stated as the motions now stand, and with the submitted recommended Budget, the Library project is still approved and is still part of the recommended Budget of the City Manager because it has not been deleted. Councilman Miller asked if the 10C Library Tax increase could be specifically earmarked for that purpose. Mr. Thompson replied yes, however, it can always be changed up to a certain point of commitment. He said if it is the Council's intent to approve the lOC tax, then it could be indicated in the motion that those moneys should be earmarked for the develop- ment of a Library in accordance with the planned specifications the Council would approve as they are submitted; if it is the desire of the Council, this can be placed on the ballot; or if it is the desire of the Council to disallow it, then there should be a motion to delete it from the Budget. Councilman Greene indicated he feels the Library should be a ballot measure. Councilman Miller said it is his contention the Library is an important facit of the community, and he would be in favor of a 10c tax increase earmarked for the Library. Councilman Jackman stated any capital improvement in the City over a certain amount of money should go before the people and let them decide. Mayor Scotto stated her concern that a IOC tax increase earmarked for the Library by this Council would remain for that purpose since future Councils could change it. She favored placing the Library issue on the ballot. Councilman Miller inquired regarding the dollar amount that would be placed on the ballot. Mr. Thompson.suggested there is the possibility the City Council could establish a non-profit corporation and have the non-profit corporation issue bonds; that if the Council were willing to commit Revenue Sharing moneys to the non-profit corporation for the payment of those bonds, then any needed Capital Improvement funds coming in from year-to-year from Cigarette Tax money could also be pledged to repay those bonds. It was moved by Councilman Miller and seconded by Mayor Scotto to increase the Property Tax rate by IOC and to earmark that revenue, including not only revenue collected by the local Tax Collector but also the Homeowner Exemption Subventions and Business Inventory Subventions returned from the State, to construct the Library. AYES: 2 Council Members: Miller, Scotto NOES: 2 Council Members: Greene, Jackman ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Failed. Mr. Thompson said the Council would have until August loth to place the Library issue on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to delete $271,000 from the Capital Projects Fund and reduce the Property Tax revenue and Capital Projects Fund by a like amount. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -4- �Ad It was moved by Councilman Greene that the Library issue be placed on the November ballot. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Jackman suggested this matter be placed on the next Agenda when Councilman Jennings will be present. RESOLUTION NO. 3302 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 BUDGET WITH IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS The Resolution was read by title only. City Clerk Shand noted the adopted Budget will reflect the motions of the Council approved in the Budget hearing for any changes or amendments in revenue. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3202, as amended to reflect the changes made. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Agenda Items VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Evelyn Richards, and VIII-B-3, Corres- pondence from The First Baptist Church of Downey, were removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: of Adjourned Regular City Council Meetings: May 25, 1976, 4:00 p.m. Studv: June 2. 1976. 7:30 D.m. Water Acouisition Hearing. Cash Contract #397, City Hall Roof: Plans, specifications, and grant authority to advertise for bids. S.S. Project #291, Unit II, Woodruff Avenue: Plans, specifications, and grant authority to advertise for bids. Correspondence from Southern California Gas Co. regarding Proposed Rate Change. General Warrants: #145436 - 145559• #202543 - 202559 - $362 543.30. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Correspondence from Evelyn Richards, Chairman, Citizens Bicycle Safety Committee, requesting Review of Proposed SCR 47 Report regarding Changes to California Vehicle Code for Bicycles. There being no objections, the correspondence was referred to staff for report. Correspondence from The First Baptist Church of Downey regarding Purchase of Park- ing Lot. Referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. ORDINANCE NO. 508 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 4600.2 AND 4602 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICI- PAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 4606 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE ALL OF WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO NOISE Councilman Jackman noted receipt of a letter from Mr. James H. Flora of the Southern California Edison Company regarding the Noise Ordinance, and he requested input from staff. City Planner Goggin stated he has discussed this matter with Mr. Flora, and the comments raised were actually from the legal staff of the Edison Company. He said it is felt any questions raised by the Edison Company have been answered by City staff and are covered in the Ordinance, and no changes were necessary. Acting City Attorney Lennard advised that from reviewing the Ordinance, he feels staff is correct, and the Ordinance covers every point raised by the Edison Company. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -5- y CJ✓"$^�61 The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 508. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings ORDINANCE NO. 509 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 2504, 2504.1, 3155(c), 3182, 3183 AND 3184, ALL OF WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO PARKING METERS AND PARKING METER FUNDS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 509. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings ORDINANCE NO. 510 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 3200 - 3207 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO BICYCLE LICENSING The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 510. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3303 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORANGE STREET (A.D. NO. 119) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. City Engineer Henriksen explained when this project was first conceived, the pro- perty owners on the street requested completion of curbs, gutters and paving, and it did not include five feet of right-of-way from each property or construction of sidewalks; it was primarily to complete the drainage system on the street. He mentioned the property owners were contacted regarding dedication of right-of-way in exchange for sidewalks, and all but one property owner agreed to the dedication, subject to Council approval. Mr. Henriksen said the one property owner, the second from the corner on Glynn Avenue and Orange Street will not have sidewalks in front of his property. Councilman Jackman stated concern regarding transfer of funds for this project, particularly $8500 from the Capital Improvement Budget. Mr. Henriksen replied the $8500 was included in the proposed Capital Improvement Budget for fiscal year 1976-77, which was approved in the Budget Resolution. Councilman Jackman indicated he could not locate the $8500 in the Capital Improve- ment Budget. The Resolution was held to later in the meeting for further information to the Council. (See page 9 ). RESOLUTION NO. 3304 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING IMMEDIATE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE I-105 (CENTURY) FREEWAY Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -6- The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3304. AYES: 3 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman NOES: 1 Council Member: Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3305 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF NORWALK AND PICO RIVERA REGARDING THE SOUTHEAST ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3305. Councilman Jackman inquired about the Animal Control Budget. Mr. Thompson explained the City's appropriation for animal control was adopted in the Budget, and he noted there will be a reduction in the appropriated amount as a result of the cities of Lynwood and Bell Gardens joining the Southeast Animal Control Authority. Councilman Greene asked if a limit has been established on the membership. Mr. Thompson replied it is felt the most efficient level of service would be a population not to exceed 500,000. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3306 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DENYING AN APPEAL IN ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 1273 The Resolution was read by title only. Mayor Scotto commented that Mr. Bob Wagner has requested this matter be held until a full Council; also, a citizen has requested the Council to hold action until after adoption of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. She indicated she would have no objection to holding this over for a full Council. The Council preferred to take action on the Resolution this meeting. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3306. AYES: 3 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Scotto NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3307 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF D. MARK MORRIS AS A MEMBER OF THE WATER BOARD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3307. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -7- RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK BECKNER AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to adopt the Resolution. Mayor Scotto commented she has received calls from citizens concerning Mr. Beckner's appointment because of his business in the property management field, and the feeling that there could be a conflict of interest. She said she has always leaned toward a Council Member's selection for appointment, however, in this case she feels someone else should serve on the Planning Commission. Police Chief Morgan noted he had discussed this with Mr. Beckner and was informed Mr. Beckner is retiring and manages only one piece of property at this time. Councilman Jackman said because Mr. Beckner is a realtor he feels he is well qualified to serve on the Planning Commission, and if there is a conflict of interest he can disqualify himself from voting on that particular issue. AYES: 2 Council Members: Greene, Jackman NOES: 2 Council Members: Miller, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Failed. At the request of Councilman Jackman, it was so ordered to place the Resolution on the Agenda for the next Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 3308 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DOUGLAS MORROW AS A MEMBER OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3308. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3309 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. CATHERINE WALKER AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3309. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3310 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GANG CULWELL TO THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3310. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -8- AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Councilman Jackman to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #396, Independence Park, Block Wall Fence and Retaining Wall. Councilman Jackman raised questions regarding the decision to change from a chain - link fence to a block wall. Parks & Recreation Director Neavill stated the property owner on the southeast corner requested a block wall fence rather than a chainlink fence; after discussing this with him it was agreed it would be to the advantage of the City to have a block wall; and the property owner was willing to match funds for the difference in the costs. He said the other property owners were then contacted, and all but one agreed that a block wall would be beneficial and were interested in sharing the cost. Mr. Neavill displayed a plan outlining the location of the proposed block wall and chainlink fence and explained the alternativescould be to build the block wall leaving the one portion with a chain - link or build an entire block wall. He suggested the one property owner be contacted and advised as to what the total cost would be. He further explained the block wall was originally part of the Master Plan. Discussion followed. AYES: 2 Council Members: Greene, Miller NOES: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Failed. RESOLUTION NO. 3303 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORANGE STREET (A.D. NO. 119) The Resolution was read by title only. City Manager Thompson explained the reference to the Budget for 1976-77 was a mis-statement and the funds were actually approved in the 1975-76 Budget; that since the project was not completed this fiscal year as first anticipated, it was felt the encumbrance of those funds would carry over to 1976-77 and are budgeted in the current year's Budget. City Engineer Henriksen commented on the modifications in the work, which increased the costs considerably. Councilman Jackman questioned the $8500 included in the Capital Improvements Budget. The Resolution was held to later in the meeting. (See page 11) It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to reappoint Mrs. Betty Rupp as a member of the Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Extension of DART Program Agreement It was moved by Mayor Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to extend the three -party agreement entered into on May 27, 1975, among the City of Downey, Calsan, Inc., and the Sessler Corporation, for a period of three months to expire October 1, 1976. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3311 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 6551 AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OFFERED THEREIN (9637 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD) Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -9- The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3311. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve a one-year extension of subdivision agreement on Tract #32570, Cherokee Drive. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to approve Supplemental Appropriation of $30,400 from General Revenue Sharing Funds (Fund 21 Fund Balance) for Animal Control Authority Capital Funding. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the following Transfer of Funds for electrical work as part of the 1975-76 Capital Improvement Projects: Amount From $1,407 A/C #40-661 $1,687 A/C #40-661 To Furman Park, A/C #40-17114 Independence Park, A/C #21-17100 AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve the _appointments of Mrs. Joan Frey and Mrs. Barbara Hayden as members of the Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve Agreement for Prisoner Care between the City of Downey and the City of South Gate. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Liability Insurance Coverage for Period July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977 City Manager Thompson informed the Council that the City's Liability insurance coverage for the current fiscal year expires June 30, 1976, at midnight. Finance Director Patton said he has prepared a recommendation for the City's liability insurance coverage for the period July 1, 1976, through June 30, 1977. He proceeded to render an analysis of the proposals received from various insurance carriers. In outlining a recommendation for City Council action, Mr. Patton referred to an analysis sheet outlining cost comparisons of proposals received from brokers, Coast Insurance Agency and Cal-Surance, Division of Chartered Financial Services. In conclusion, he recommended the $50,000 per claim deductible/$150,000 aggregate Fremont primary policy with the Midland Insurance policy on the excess with a premium of $110,000. He proceeded to explain details of the policy regarding loss claims. The second recommendation is to authorize staff to select from R. L. Kautz and Co. or Carl Warren and Co. as administrator of claims. Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to grant approval for the Director of Finance to contract with Ca1- Surance, Inc., Division of Chartered Financial Services of Torrance, California, for $2,000,000 of Public Entity Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Coverage for the period July 1, 1976, through June 30, 1977, under their Self -Insured Retention Program of $50,000 maximum per claim loss with aggregate stop -loss of $150,000 per year at a total annual premium of $110,178; and authorize the Director of Finance to contract with either R. L. Kautz and Co. or Carl Warren and Co. as administrator of claims. Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -10- AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Council action on the Population Estimate by Councilmanic District and Volunteer Program was taken under submission. RESOLUTION NO. 3303 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORANGE STREET (A.D. NO. 119) Community Development Director Spindel explained an error exists regarding the $8500 figure in the Capital Improvement Budget. He requested the Council to make the transfers requested in the recommendation and adopt the Resolution setting the hear- ing. After that, he said staff will advertise for bids, and at the time bids are received it can be determined whether any further funds are needed for the project. Mr. Spindel said for the time being, the $8500 should be excluded. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3303. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to authorize the following transfer of funds on Assessment District #119, Orange Street, Brookshire Avenue to Glynn Avenue: Amount From To $5,000 A/C #40-14435 A/C #40-14436 $10,000 A/C #26-11358 A/C #26-11362 AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to extend the Contract Agreement with Tennis Today for the pro operation at Independence Park for a period from July 1, 1976, through September 1, 1976, under the same terms and conditions of the contract formerly held by Gary Lindstrom and Tennis Today. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the County -City Agreement, Grant Project 2305-3, Southeast Burglary Investigation Team. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings Mayor Scotto said if no objections, she would like to make a motion to authorize the City Manager to establish a Volunteer Service Program, as recommended. Councilmen Jackman and Greene indicated they had further questions regarding the program. Taken under submission. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Thompson explained the two items in his report concerning Co -sponsored Organizations - Budget Proposals and Capital Improvements - Rio Hondo Country Club, has been covered in the Budget. Cash Contract #371 Unit 2 Gutter Construction Community Development Director Spindel explained the contract was originally awarded on Hopeland, Horley, and Julius Avenues from Florence to Irwingrove and on Pomering Road from Second to Third Streets. He said the gutters on Hopeland, Horley, Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -11- and Pomering Road were in bad condition and Julius was included because of its proximity to the other streets. Mr. Spindel said inasmuch as several gutter projects have been deleted in the Budget and some of the property owners have objected to the construction on Julius at this time, it was felt construction of gutters on LaReina Avenue from Florence to Otto and on Otto Street from LaReina to Downey could be substituted. He commented on the favorable bid prices received on gutter projects and said with the surplus in the account it is believed with the net contract increase of $3949.52 that this is a favorable negotiation because the work could be done for less than the original amount estimated in the proposed Budget. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve a substitution of construction on Cash Contract #371, Unit 2, Gutter Construction. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jennings ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Greene suggested the City Manager, City Council, and Staff attempt to make recommendations to 'weed up" the Council meetings. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:39 p.m. fjQ,l� Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Haze1z�"N. Scotto, Mayor Council Minutes 6/22/76 (adjourned) -12-