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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-28-76-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 28, 1976 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Presentations to Fire Department Paramedics and Greg Mayfield 1 Motion to continue with Agenda Failed 1 " Tax Incidence Study To be placed on next Agenda 2 Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 1976 To be placed on next Agenda 2 Minutes: Special Meeting, November 16, 1976; Continued hearing, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, November 16, 1976; & Special Meeting with School:Board, December 6, 1976 Approved 2 General Warrants #149313-149580; #203047-203084 Approved 2 Resolution #3365, Designating Fire Chief as Issuing Auth. for Explosive Permits Adopted 2 Resolution Amending Personnel Manual to Provide Worker's Comp. Coverage for Volunteers Failed 3 Resolution #3366, Prohibiting Parking for Street Cleaning B/sides Pomering Rd. bet. Florence & Otto & B/sides Dinsdale cul-de-sac E/o Pomering on Wednesdays from 8am - 10am (Tow -away Zone) Adopted 3 Resolution #3367, Restricting Parking Any Time Sly. Side Vista Del Rio 150' Ely. & Wly. of Centerline of Clancey Adopted 4 Resolution #3368, Rescinding Portion of No Parking Any Time Restr. Nly. Side Hall Rd. from SPRR Spur Tracks Crossing (700' West of Woodruff) to point approx. 500' Wly. Adopted 4 Cash Contract #401, Rio Hondo Golf Course - Parking Lot: Award to Sully -Miller Contracting Co.; waive bid irregularity; & appropriation Approved 4 Sidewalk Matching Funds, M.F. #473 Approved 4 Miscellaneous Repair Agmt. for damage to gutter at 9512 Rives Ave.: Auth. Dir. Comm. Dev. to execute this & future agmts. without specific site approval Approved 5 Parking Lot #13:- Real Property Purchase Agmt. & Parking Agmt. w/First Baptist Church of Downey & auth. Mayor to sign Approved 5 Purchase Contract #208, High Velocity Sewer Cleaner for Public Works Dept.: Award to Flexible Municipal Sales Co, for purchase of one Model 752 Rockwell Flexible High Velocity Sewer Cleaner & auth. purchase optional items Approved 5 Zone Change Case #125, 12421 Woodruff Ave. Hearing set for 1/25/76 5 Apollo Park Bronze Rededication Plaque & Space Mission Identification Sign, Foot Print, & Flag: Approve in principle but not funding until City receives full apprvl. from North American Rockwell Approved 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, DECEMBER 28, 1976 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: ACTION• PAGE NO. Sponsorship of Downey Flag Day Program, 6/11/77 Accepted 5 Resolution #3369, Endorsing Priority Plan for Expenditure for Jurisdictions within County from Nejedly—Hart State, Urban & Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976 Adopted 6 Legal Claim Ref. #301, Belinda Dee Sandquist Denied 6 Revised Personnel Advisory Board Administrative Rules & Regulations Approved 6 Maintenance & Operation Agmt. with City of Pico Rivera (Water System) Failed 6 Preparation of sample waiver for volunteer program Referred to City Attorney 7 Public Works Grant Application: Cn. Jackman requested City's cost for preparation & City employee to handcarry application 7 Meeting adjourned to 1/3/77 8 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 28, 1976 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., December 28, 1976, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Hazel N. Scotto presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: William L. Greene Richard M. Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Kenneth J. Miller Theodore H. Jackman Hazel N. Scotto, Mayor 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 and 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 Coates, Superintendent, Water Division Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Harold Adams, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Jennings. Mayor Scotto acknowledged the presence of Assemblyman Bruce Young. The Honorable Assemblyman Bruce Young greeted the City Council and introduced his administrative assistant. He offered his willingness to work and support the communities in his district, and expressed his gratitude to the City Council for adopting a resolu- tion protesting the selling of names and addresses by the Department of Motor Vehicles to the general public. Assemblyman Young stated his office address is 12440 Firestone Boulevard, in Norwalk. With the assistance of Fire Chief Wood, Mayor Scotto presented Recertification Cards to the Downey Fire Department Paramedics. With the assistance of Community Development Director Spindel, Mayor Scotto pre- sented Certificate of Proficiency in Materials Testing to Greg L. Mayfield. Mayor Scotto acknowledged the presence of Dr. Hom, Director of Institute for Tax Administration of the University of Southern California, and indicated at this time she would like the Council to consider the City Manager portion of the Agenda concerning the Tax Incidence Study. Councilman Jennings stated his objection and said since this is another consultant offer he would not want to discuss it tonight. Councilman Jennings also indicated he would like to vote on this tonight so as to turn it down, inasmuch as he is not interested in the counseling service. Councilman Greene concurred. Councilman Miller explained the Council did ask the City Manager to make a survey, and he would be interested in an in-depth study that would answer questions and give the Council insight as to what it should do in the future. It was moved by Councilman Jennings and seconded by Councilman Jackman to continue with the Agenda. AYES: 2 NOES: 2 ABSTAIN: 1 Motion failed. Council Members: Jennings, Jackman Council Members: Miller,Scotto Council Member: Greene Mr. Thompson advised this could be held over to a future date for further consider- ation. He said the basic idea was to answer the question of which of the two primary Council Minutes 12/28/76 -1- t__y qy 7 142 sources of revenue, the Utility Users Tax or Property Tax, is the fairest to the citi- zens, and to identify through an objective study which tax would be of the Least impact to the various income groups. Further, he stated, the approach would be to utilize the services of the University of Southern California Institute for Tax Administration for $11,690 for a study to be completed prior to adoption of the 1977-78 budget. Mr. Thompson mentioned that some portion of the cost for the study could be returned to the City through the sale of reports to other cities, schools, and libraries. Councilman Miller spoke in favor of an objective survey and commented that this year taxpayers of the City will be spending more in Utility Users Tax than they would have to pay in Property Tax. He suggested the Council set a time and place to discuss this in the future. Mayor Scotto requested rescheduling this for the first meeting in January. Councilman Jackman objected to hiring a consultant but mentioned he is not opposed to investigating Councilman Millers plan to save the taxpayers some money. Also, he said, he is not in favor of sending out questionnaires. Mr. Patton explained his office could analyze available data and come to a conclusion, but he pointed out that one of the problems facing the City Council is the raising of revenue in the proper manner. He said the USC Institute has the kind of expertise and staff he thinks can provide the Council with the kind of information helpful in setting a policy for revenue making. Councilman Greene stated he objects to the expense and questions the need to send out 31,000 questionnaires. Councilman Jennings indicated it is his opinion that either the City Manager or Finance Director is experienced enough to conduct the study. Dr. Hom commented on the purpose of the study to determine who is paying more than their share of taxes and to look at alternative taxes available to the local communities. He stated the City Manager asked the institute to establish an overall picture so that the Council would be equipped to make a better decision as to where levying of taxes will be upon the citizens. Dr. Hom 'indicated this proposal is the least expensive the insti- tute could present. Mayor Scotto suggested the City Manager can contact Dr. Hom at a later time, and she asked that this matter be placed on the next Council Agenda. Mr. Scott Temple, President of the Downey Sister City Association, introduced his wife. Also, he introduced Miss Downey for 1977, Miss Guadalajara and her brother, and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Trafero. Mr. Conrad Trafero, Director of the International Friendship Center in Guadalajara, expressed best wishes from the City of Guadalajara. Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Agenda Item VIII-A, Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 1976, was removed from the Consent Calendar. The Minutes will be placed on the Agenda for the next City Council Meeting. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes of the City Council: Special Meeting, November 16, 1976• Continued hearing Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, November 16, 1976; and Special Meeting with Downey School Board, December 6, 1976. General Warrants: #149313 - 149580, #2A3047 - 203084: $492,189.14. RESOLUTION NO. 3365 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING THE FIRE CHIEF AS THE ISSUING AUTHORITY FOR EXPLOSIVE PERMITS 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 Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3365. Council Minutes 12/28/76 -2- a_)6 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE PERSONNEL MANUAL TO PROVIDE WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR VOLUNTEERS The Resolution was read by title only. Councilman Greene inquired about the use of release forms. Mr. Sorensen said in the past releases have been used, and it would be possible to have each member of each commission sign a release waiving any claim of liability against the City by reason of any negligence. He explained the Worker's Compensation is a benefit the City would be giving to the people serving on the various committees, and the benefit to the City is that in the absence of a release, if a person is injured by reason, of a negligent act of a City employee, the Worker's Compensation would exclude the ability to recover for negligence. Discussion followed. Mayor Scotto said she would like to see the Sister City Association and Rose Float Association removed from the list at this time. Councilman Jennings stated to his knowledge, only one volunteer has been injured in the last. 20 years. Mr. Sorensen advised he knows of no case where a person's legal rights may be eliminated because he is under Worker's Compensation, but this is the supposition by insurance companies. Councilman Miller asked about the City's position if a member of a board or com- mission loses his life while traveling to a convention. Mr. Thompson replied the amount is $45,000 for loss of life, and the amount is increasing. Mr. Sorensen stated if a waiver is obtained waiving any claims of Liability, damage or injury against the City while acting in this capacity, then there would be no liabil- ity whether for Worker's Compensation or otherwise. However, he said, the waiver would have to be worded that so long as a person is a member of any volunteer or advisory com- mittee and carries on such activity for the City, they would release the City from any - claims of liability against damage. Mr. Neavill explained in discussing the approach of waivers with volunteers, one of the responses was that they do not want to sign away the possibility of injury to themselves where they would have no recourse. Councilman Greene suggested staff prepare waivers for Council review. The Resolution was re -read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings and seconded by Councilman Greene to adopt the Resolution, NOES. 4 Council Members: Greene, Jennings, Miller, Jackman AYES; 1 Council Member: Scotto Failed. RESOLUTION NO. 3366 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING PARKING FOR STREET CLEANING PURPOSES ALONG BOTH SIDES OF POMERING ROAD BETWEEN FLORENCE AVENUE AND OTTO STREET AND BOSH SIDES OF THE DINSDALE STREET CUL-DE-SAC EAST OF POMERING ROAD ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 8 A.M. TO 10 A.M. (TOW AWAY ZONE) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, sec- onded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3366. Councilman Jennings questioned posting parking prohibiting once a week for street cleaning when the streets are swept every other week. Mr. Spindel explained this is only recommended when it is felt to be definitely warranted. Council Minutes 12/28/76 -3- Councilman Jennings asked if the police will ticket people for parking on the street the week the street is not swept. Mr. Spindel replied yes. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto NOES: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3367 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESTRICTING PARKING AT ANY TIME ALONG THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF VISTA DEL RIO DRIVE 150 FEET EASTERLY AND WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF CLANCEY AVENUE 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. 3367. AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto NOES: 1 Council Member: Jennings RESOLUTION NO. 3368 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING THAT PORTION OF THE EXISTING NO PARKING ANY TIME RESTRICTION LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF HALL ROAD FROM THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD SPUR TRACKS CROSSING (700 FEET WEST OF WOODRUFF AVENUE) TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WESTERLY The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, sec- onded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3368. Cash Contract No. 401, Rio Hondo Golf Course - Parking Lot Mr. Sorensen explained there is an irregularity in that the bid bond was not signed, and it is his opinion that as Long as the bond was submitted and tied into the contract, the subsequent action of signing the bid was not required. He said the Council has the authority to waive the irregularity of that bid being submitted unsigned. It was moved by Councilman Jennings to award Cash Contract No. 401, Rio Hondo Golf Course - Parking Lot, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to Sully -Miller Contracting Company of Long Beach, the lowest and best bidder; waive the bid irregularity; and appropri- ate $2,000 from the Capital Projects Fund Balance (Fund 40) to Account 52-1-7519. Responding to questions, Mr. Thompson explained the original estimate included com- plete reconstruction of the entire lot, but it was determined by the Council to'be elimi- nated. He said the estimate of the amount required to do the lot was without benefit of complete engineering, and it is hoped to include concrete work for islands to separate lanes of traffic. Mr. Spindel also explained that during the actual design, it was discovered neces- sary to build a concrete gutter for proper drainage. He noted about 22 parking spaces will be added to the lot. Councilman Greene suggested the vendor should be involved in some way since he will benefit by the improvements. Councilman Jackman asked that during budget time the Council be informed of any deficit existing on the Golf Course property. The motion to award the contract was seconded by Councilman Greene and passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds at the following location: M.F. No. Address City los 473 7602 E. Stewart and Gray Road $234 Council Minutes 12/28/76 -4- Mayor Scotto commented that it costs the City money to handle the paper work involved in processing the agreement required under the City°s current Sidewalk Policy. She then made an amended motion to approve the Sidewalk Matching Funds and eliminate the two-year agreement. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Spindel pointed out that the agreement has proven to be an annoyance because if people do not take advantage of building in two years the expense of the agreement has been wasted. He said in the proposed Sidewalk Policy the Planning Commission and Traffic Committee have recommended the two-year agreement be eliminated, but the exist- ing policy requires an. agreement. Roll call vote on motion to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds: AYES: 5 Council Members: Greene, Jennings, Miller, Jackman, Scotto It was moved by Councilman .Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Director of Community Development to execute a Miscellaneous Repair Agreement for damage to gutter at 9512 Rives Avenue and to execute future agreements without specific site approval. Responding to questions, Mr. Spindel stated the agreement will be a recorded docu- ment and binding upon the owner of the property. Councilman Miller indicated the agreement could show up on a title report, but unless a buyer of the property reviewed that report, he could be inheriting an obligation he might not be aware of. Discussion followed. The motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Real Property Purchase Agreement and Parking Agreement with the First Baptist Church of Downey for Parking Lot No. 13, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to award Purchase Contract No. 208, High Velocity Sewer Cleaner for Public Works Department, to Flexible Municipal Sales Company of Mission Viejo, the lowest and best bidder, for the purchase of one Model 752 Rockwell Flexible High Velocity Sewer Cleaner with a 1500 Gallon Water Tank for the base bid amount of $22,141.28, including sales tax, and to authorize the purchase of optional items totaling $4,711.70,including sales tax, as recommended. Councilman Jennings asked that in the future the recommendations include whether or not the item under consideration is budgeted. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to set a hearing on Zone Change Case No. 125, 12421 Woodruff Avenue, for 7:30 p.m., January 25, 1976, i.n the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. It was moved by Councilman Jennings to approve the Apollo Park Bronze Rededication us and Space Mission Identification Sign, Foot Print, and Flag, in principle. but not ng until the City receives full approval from North American Rockwell. Mr. Neavill explained word has been received from Rockwell engineers that the serv- ice module may not be sufficiently strong to support the command module, and they are suggesting the City reconsider the design and use only the command module. Responding to further questions, he mentioned if it is necessary to support the command module by some other means, it is hoped it can be done within the $2,000 being requested. The motion as amended was seconded by Councilman Jackman and passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to agree to accept Sponsorship of the Downey Flag Day Program to be held on June 11, 1977. Mayor Scotto pointed out that the memorandum indicates the Flag ceremony would be held by the Elks Club. She feels the committee should make that decision and Mr. Oberndorf has agreed. Mr. Neavill advised that the committee is considering a short ceremony for the program. AYES: 5 Council Members: Greene, Jennings, Miller, Jackman, Scotto Council Minutes 12/28/76 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 3369 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ENDORSING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FROM THE NEJEDLY-HART STATE, URBAN, AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3369. It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to deny Legal Claim Reference No. 301, Belinda Dee Sandquist. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT It was moved by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve Revised Personnel Advisory Board Administrative Rules and Regulations. Maintenance and Operation Agreement with the City of Pico Rivera Mr. Thompson stated the City of Pico Rivera will be acquiring additional water systems in late January and is desirous of knowing whether the City of Downey intends to proceed with the maintenance and operation of that system. He said the City Attorneys of each city have reviewed the draft agreement, and the proposal is for the City of Pico Rivera to pay all of the costs plus additional costs, allowing for a spread of some of the City of Downey's costs. Mr. Thompson indicated it is felt the program would be a very definite advantage to the City of Downey. Responding to questions, Mr. Coates explained the approximate monthly saving to the City, including blending, would be about $10-,00O.a He and Mr. Spindel estimated the time they would spend on the program. tb`' idj% Councilman Miller questioned how the citizens of Downey could benefit from services provided by another city. Councilman Jackman questioned what it would cost the City of Pico Rivera to do their own work. Mr. Spindel explained the City of Pico Rivera is involved in a four -party agreement for acquisition of Park Water. Mr. Thompson stated it is a policy question as to what basis, if any, the City would ever undertake this kind of work, and the service being provided, in effect, is govern- mental service supplied to citizens of this area, whether Downey or elsewhere. The City of Downey, he said, is equipped to perform these functions, and it would allow a further spreading and saving of the City's costs. Councilman Jackman indicated he would not be in favor of the City of Downey provid- ing this service for 12 percent or a small amount, and he asked to see the proposed cost to the City of Pico Rivera for providing its own service. Mr. Coates responded to further questions regarding the proposed maintenance operation. Mr. Spindel commented that the personnel working on the Pico Rivera system will note their time worked, and Pico Rivera will be charged for that time. He said the charge to Pico Rivera would include fringe benefits for those wages and 12 percent on top of that. Discussion followed. Mr. Spindel indicated an accurate record would be kept of the time employees will spend working on either the Downey or Pico Rivera water systems. Referring to the rough draft agreement dated December 7, 1976, Page 2, Paragraph No. 2, he said the City of Downey will not bill customers, and that "bill the customers" should be deleted; also, on the first line of Page 2, the word "shall" should be changed to "may". Mayor Scotto stated it is her opinion the word "shall" should remain in the agreement. Council Minutes 12/28/76 -6- >1.7 It was moved by Mayor Scotto and seconded by Councilman Jennings to approve in principle the Agreement with the City of Pico Rivera for maintenance operation. AYES: 1 Council Member: Scotto NOES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Jennings, Miller, Jackman Failed. Mr. Thompson explained staff worked hard on the agreement for some time in an effort to save money for the City. He asked if the Council wishes to drop this matter or have the staff bring back another kind of agreement. Councilman Jackman replied that as far as he is concerned, the Council does not want to do anything on maintaining the Pico Rivera system. Councilman Greene said there are other matters pending before the City Council, the outcome of which is unknown at this time, and he did not have a good feeling about the agreement. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A discussion was held regarding conduct during roll call vote to Council motions. Councilman Miller asked if staff will now prepare for Council consideration a waiver for the volunteer Droeram. Mr. Thompson advised that staff is attempting to find a way to protect the City. He said staff can study this and bring back an alternate approach. Mr. Neavill commented on the negative reaction of volunteers toward the signing of waivers. The City Attorney was requested by a majority of the Council to prepare a sample waiver for Council consideration. At the request of the City Manager, the study session on the Rehabilitation Assistance Program was rescheduled to 7:30 p.m., January 10, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Commenting on the Tax Incidence Study, Councilman Miller indicated that although he is not interested in spending $11,000 for the study, he would like to see a study conducted. Mr. Thompson said staff has contacted the League of California Cities, Local Self -Government, and several schools regarding any available studies. He suggested contacting the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County or searching the community for citizens to serve on a committee to study this for the City. Councilman Jackman requested, for future use, the cost to the City in preparing the Public Works Grant Application, including the cost for a City employee to handcarry the application to Seattle, Washington. Commenting on the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, Mayor Scotto noted the chairmanship rotates annually. She said it would be a disadvantage to the City and the Authority if a representative, when appointed chairman, has not been an experienced member. Councilman Greene indicated he will make an effort to attend the Authority meetings along with Councilman Jennings and suggested each City appoint two members instead of one. Mayor Scotto announced that at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., tomorrow evening, there will be a reception for the visitors from Downey's Sister City of Guadalajara in the Green Room of the Downey Theatre. The dinner will be held at Sambi's. - Speaking to the Pico Rivera Water Maintenance Agreement, Mr. Thompson said the four-way agreement between the cities of Downey and Pico Rivera and Park and Southern California Water Companies is in its final stage. He stated concern regarding whether the City of Pico Rivera will sign the agreement if they have no way of operating their system, and it could cause the transaction to be delayed or fall through altogether. Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove, supported the Council's vote on the Pico Rivera Water Maintenance Agreement, Council Minutes 12/28/76 -7- Ms. Waldie Chapman is not in favor of waiver forms for volunteers. At 10:52 p.m., Mayor Scotto adjourned the meeting to 5:00 p.m., January 3, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for study session on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. ,1 f Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 12/28/76 -8- Hazel--'W. -Scotto, Mayor CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECEMBER 28, 1976 On Page 6, the second paragraph under Maintenance and Operation Agreement with the City of Pico Rivera now reads: "Responding to questions, Mr. Coates explained the approximate monthly saving to the City, including blending, would be about $10,000. He and Mr. Spindel estimated the time they would spend on the program." The paragraph should be corrected to read: "Responding to questions, Mr. Coates explained the approximate monthly saving to the City, including blending, would be about $1,600. He and Mr. Spindel estimated the time they would spend on the program." Robert L. Shand City Clerk -Treasurer Correction, Council Minutes 12/28/76