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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-10-77-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 10, 1977 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: Resolution #3400, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting District (Annex. 77/2 thru 77/16) Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes: Regular Mtg. April 26, 1977; Adjourned Mtg. February 23, 1977 Agenda Correspondence Items General Warrants: #152302 - 152724 #203436 - 203493 CC #SS-312, Imperial Hwy., Paramount to Rives: Plans, specs, & auth. to advertise Ordinance Amending Sec. 8100, 8100.1 & 8100.2 DMC re Const. of Imprvmts in Public R/W ACTION: Adopted Approved Filed Approved Approved Introduced Ordinance #523, Amndg. Part 11, Chptr. 1, Art. III DMC re Traffic Regulations (off-street public parking spaces for handicapped persons) Adopted Ordinance #524, Amndg. DMC Sec. 3184, Part 8, Chptr. 1, Art. III re Traffic Regulations (skateboarding) Ordinance Amndg. Sec. 6593 & 6597 DMC re Swap Meets Resolution #3401, Apprvg. Prgm. Supplement #3 of City/State Agmt. #43 for Const. of Roadway Pavement on Florence & Old River School Rd. SS Proj. #313 (FAU), Florence & Old River School Rd.: FAU Program Supplement #3 to City/State Master Agreement SS Proj. #313 (FAU), Florence & Old River School Rd.: Plans, specs, & auth. to advertise Resolution #3402, Auth. Execution of Agmt. w/Calif. Dept. Transp. re Planning in 105 Freeway Corridor Resolution #3403, Auth. Cooperative Personnel Service Contract Adopted Introduced as amended Adopted Approved Approved Adopted Adopted Resolution #3404, Apprvg. Application for Grant Funds under Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open -Space & Recreation Program & Rescinding Resolution #3395 Adopted CC #408-A, Window Repair, Apollo Park Neighborhood Center: Award to Metal & Glass Precision Fabricators of Downey CC #405, Bicycle Access Paths: Plans, specs, & auth. to advertise Senior Citizen Transportation Grant Renewal Agreement: Authorize Mayor to execute Sidewalk Matching Fund Applications Rose Float Assn. Invoice for Expenses - Rose Parade Approved Failed Approved Taken under submission Taken under submission PAGE NO. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4, 7 4 5 5 5 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 10, 1977 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT: ACTION: Agreement bet. City & County for Downey Police Dept. Participation in County Sheriff's Justice Data Interface Controller System: Authorize Mayor to sign Approved Downey Community Recreation Center: Conversion to Parks & Recreation Dept. Admin. Offices: Auth. preparation of plans & specs Approved Appointment of Mrs. Francine Hsu to Traffic Committee Downey Community Hospital Operating Budget for 1977-78 Fiscal Year NIMLO suit against of Pei3toi of unemploymt. insurance coverage for City employees: Amount of not to exceed $5,000 (charged to Legal Advice Program #1120) & signing of contractual arrangement Approved Study session w/Hospital rep. set for 5:3opm 5/24/77 Approved West Covina case re State Law requiring Police Officers to belong to labor organizations only in which officers are members: Contribute not to exceed $500 (charged to Legal Advice Program #1120) Approved Alcoholism Detoxification Unit: Amount not to exceed $500 for participation (from General Fund Balance) City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1977-78 New Agenda Format Helpline Youth Counseling request for funds Street tour and study session on Downey City Budget for 1977-78 Fiscal Year Study session on Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Mayor Jennings requested list of vacancies on Building Appeals Board Meeting adjourned to 5/23/77 for tour & study session on Budget Approved Hearing set for 5/24/77 (to be continued to 6/14/77) To be prepared for next meeting To be placed on next Agenda Set for 5/23/77 Set for 6/6/77 PAGE NO. 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 Page 2 of 2 P �"d35 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 10, 1977 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., May 10, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Richard M. Jennings presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Kenneth J. Miller William L. Greene,Mayor Pro Tem. Theodore H. Jackman Hazel N. Scotto Richard M. Jennings, 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 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 Martin Wynne, Acting Director of Finance Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Greene, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman Jackman. Mayor Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexation 77/2 through 77/16. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavits of Posting and Publication, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavits. Mayor Jennings inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in protest to the Annexation, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 3400 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES LOCATED ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATIONS 77/2 thru 77/16) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3400. Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Agenda Item VIII-C-1, Cash Contract No. S.S. 312, was removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 26, 1977; Adjourned Meeting of February 23, 1977. Correspondence from Public Utilities Commission regarding Application No. 57179 of Southern California Gas Company: Notice of Hearing, Rate Change. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -1- c'36 Correspondence from Public Utilities Co,,m.ssion regarding Application No. 57232 of Southern California Gas Company: Notice of Filing ADDlication. General Warrants: #152302 - 152724; #203436 - 203493: $563,507.64. Cash Contract No. S.S. 312, Imperial Highway, Paramount Boulevard to Rives Avenue. Councilman Greene inquired regarding the amount of additional costs that will be requested to complete the project. Mr. Spindel replied it could be approximately $7,000, although the actual amount will not be known until the bids have been received. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve plans and specif-cations and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract No. S.S. 312. Oral. Communications for items not on Agenda (five minute limit per speaker). Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council regarding an item not on the Agenda, and there was no response, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 8100, 8100.1 AND 8100.2 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO CONSTRUC- TION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to introduce the Ordinance. A brief discussion took place regarding zone status contained in Section 8100. The City Attorney clarified this point. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings ORDINANCE NO, 523 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING PART 11, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE III, OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 523. Ms. Carol Doss, 3339 Cherokee, South Gate, Vice Pres. & Architectural Barriers Chair- man for California Association of the Physically Handicapped, Rancho Chapter, supported adoption of the ordinance because of the problems han.dicapped people have in parking their cars. She commented on the need for wider and more spaces, and said an attempt is being made to persuade all cities to pass a similar ordinance. Mayor Jennings asked if people honor the handicapped parking in private parking lots. Ms. Doss replied no. Mayor Jennings then stated that unless there is a method of enforcement provided, there would be no point in passing an ordinance to provide handicapped parking in private lots. Ms. Doss commented on the DMV plates available for disabled persons, as well as a placard noting the wheelchair insignia with the words "disabled person" which is available to those people who do not drive and rely on others to transport them. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings ORDINANCE NO. 524 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3144, PART 8, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE III RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -2- i,37 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 524. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 6593 AND 6597 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO SWAP MEETS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, sec- onded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to introduce the Ordinance. (See later motion.) Mr. Thompson advised that at the request of the City Council, letters were sent out to all of the residents within 500 feet of the Flea Mart informing them the ordi- nance would be under consideration at this meeting. However, he said, to date no replies have been received. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone presen.t who wished to speak in regard to the ordinance, and there was no response. Councilman Jackman indicated he would like to eliminate the 10:00 p.m. closing on Sunday night, leaving the time at 9:00 p.m. Discussion ensued. Mr. Sorensen then suggested the following language under Section 2 of the ordinance: "Section 6597. Hours of Operation. No person shall operate a swap meet between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Except on Friday and Saturday nights such meet shall not be operated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m." Councilman Miller said he does not object to Friday and Saturday nights being open until 10:00, but he does object to Sunday night. Councilwoman Scotto concurred. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman, and passed by the following vote to introduce the ordinance as amended. AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings NOES: 1 Council Member: Greene RESOLUTION NO. 3401 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY/ STATE AGREEMENT NO. 43 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY PAVEMENT ON FLORENCE AVENUE AND OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, sec- onded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3401. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve FAU program Supplement No. 3 to the City/State Master Agreement on S.S. Project No. 313 (FAU), Florence Avenue and 0ld River School Road. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by unanimous vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on S.S. Project No. 313 (FAU), Florence Avenue and Old River School Road. RESOLUTION NO. 3402 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CONCERNING PLANNING IN THE 105 FREEWAY CORRIDOR The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -3- It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3402. Councilman Miller stated because of the cost factor perhaps this is the time to proceed so that the Council will have something to base future decisions on. Councilman Greene concurred. Councilman Jackman said he feels it is time to do some planning and move ahead. He expressed concern that the City would have to bear any cost exceeding $40,000. Mr. Thompson noted that if approved, staff will come back with various proposals obtained from planning consultants so that Council will know in advance what the costs will be. Councilwoman Scotto did not favor spending tax dollars until it is known whether the freeway will be built. Mr. Thompson advised any decision by the Governor will be known before the contract comes back to the Council. AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Jennings NOES: 1 Council Member: Scotto Further discussion ensued. Mr. Spindel explained it will take probably six weeks before the Highway Commission approves this, and they have to allocate the funds. RESOLUTION NO. 3403 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICE CONTRACT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, sec- onded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3403. Mr. Thompson responded to questions of the Council. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3395 Mr. Sorensen advised the following sentence should be added after paragraph No. 7: "Resolution No. 3395 hereby is rescinded." Following a brief discussion, the Resolution was taken under submission at this time. (See later action page 7 .) Following a summation of bids, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to award Cash Contract No. 408-A, Window Repair, Apollo Park Neighborhood Center, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to Metal & Glass Precision Fabricators of Downey, the lowest bidder, for replacement of broken glass panes and deteriorated putty on windows. Councilman Miller asked how much it will cost the City to clean the windows. Mr. Neavill replied the difference in the bid price is $2,000, and the price for Park staff to do the work would be under that amount. He said it is a job staff will be doing, as the rooms are being occupied, and it will be an ongoing job as part of the normal maintenance. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto and seconded by Councilman Greene to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract No. 405 Bicycle Access Paths. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -4- d(35 Mr. Spindel responded to questions regarding the bicycle path at Firestone Boule- vard and Rio San Gabriel Park and the use of ramps that make it possible to cross from one side of the River to the other. Councilman Greene stated concern that the north ramp into the park would be an invitation to people to ride their bikes in the park. Councilwoman Scotto questioned the City spending money to put in a path on the south side. Mr. Neavill explained the purpose of having an entry or access at both the north and south ends of the park is so that bike riders would not have to traverse the entire park after leaving the trail or trying to get to it. Mr. Spindel explained the gates and ramps were part of the plan approved and recom- mended by the Bikeway Committee and also were included as projects in the supplemental request for SB-821 Funds which has been submitted. Councilman Jackman requested statistical information as to the bicycle use of that area. AYES: 0 Council Members: None NOES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings Failed. Mr. Spindel stated statistical information will be researched and brought back to the Council. Senior Citizens Transportation Grant Renewal Agreement Mr. Sorensen advised that because the City is self -insured, a letter must be sub- mitted setting forth the City's access coverage, which will satisfy the insurance pro- vision. He also noted a typographical error on page 4, second Line: "Paragraph 25" should be "Paragraph 24". It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the Mayor to execute the Senior Citizens Transportation Grant Renewal Agreement. Councilwoman Scotto asked for a report back on the Senior Citizens Transportation Bus Program. Mr. Thompson said a memo will be submitted to Council. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto to direct the Department of Community Develop- ment to process additional Sidewalk Matching Fund Applications not to exceed $1078. Mr. Spindel explained an error was made in the computations, which amounts to $1310. Councilman Jackman said he would like to postpone this until the Council receives a list of the matching funds that have been approved. Taken under submission. Rose Float Association Invoice for Expenses - Rose Parade Mr. Thompson mentioned he has a meeting tomorrow morning with members of the Rose Association. Mayor Jennings pointed out the Rose Float Association did not spend $3289 out of the last four budgets. Councilwoman Scotto said the Rose Float Association is requesting $2400 in order to pay a flower bill and balance their books. Discussion was held regarding the amount contributed by the City and the amount spent by the Rose Float Association. Mayor Jennings suggested this matter be held until the next meeting. The Council questioned the method of accounting used by the Association. Mr. Thompson commented on the expenditures that are normally paid out of the City's appropriation, and he pointed out the City normally pays the entry fee. He dis- cussed the procedure for design and building the floats each year and mentioned this year's float was larger than usual and required more flowers. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -5- Following further discussion, the matter was taken under submission. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement between the City of Downey and the County of Los Angeles for Downey Police Department Participation in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Justice Data Interface Controller System. Chief Morgan explained the type of equipment that will be made available by the County Sheriff's Department through a Federal grant. He pointed out there will be no cost to the City except for some wiring and any maintenance of the equipment. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings, Downey Community Recreation Center: Conversion to Park and Recreation Department Administration Offices Mr. Thompson stated the moneys for this project have been budgeted in the Civic Center Fund, which is a Revenue Sharing Fund and earmarked for Civic Center use. He requested authorization to proceed with the plans and specifications, and said after bids are received, this will come back to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to authorize preparation of plans and specifications on the Downey Community Recreation Center. Councilwoman Scotto inquired regarding the necessity for storage space. Mr. Neavill explained one of the present problems is storage for the department, which is practically all contained in the service yard. He said the proposed space would be equivalent to what is now occupied and would be ideal because vehicles will be able to drive up next to the storage area when handling equipment. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Appointment of Mrs. Francine Hsu to the Traffic Committee. Downey Community Hospital Operating Budget for 1977-78 Fiscal Year The City Council set 5:30 p.m., May 24, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for a public study session with a Downey Community Hospital representative. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Thompson reported on the request of National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (NIMLO) regarding a suit against implementation of unemployment insurance coverage for City employees. He said NIMLO is asking all or any cities wishing to be named as participants to submit amounts of money based upon a population formula, and the group Downey falls into would require submitting $5,000 into the trust fund which would be used to combat the legislation. Mr. Thompson will provide to the Council updated information on this legislation. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve an amount not to exceed $5,000 (charged to Legal Advice Program, No. 1120) and the signing of the contractual arrangement. Mayor Jennings asked if there will be an independent audit of the funds. Mr. Sorensen replied it would be a trust fund, and there will be an analysis of the fund and expenditures at the conclusion. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings Mr. Thompson explained California State Law requires police officers to belong to labor organizations onlv in which Dolice officers are members. He said the City of West Covina has refused to deal with a union because of that restriction in the State Law and is being sued, which in effect challenges the constitutionality of that State Law. Mr. Thompson stated West Covina has asked through the Independent Cities Association that other cities with their own police departments help them in supporting this case at a contribution up to $500. He recommended Downey's contribution of $500 to West Covina for the purpose of aiding in this particular case. Mr. Sorensen advised that his office is representing West Covina in this matter Mayor Jennings asked if an audit will be made of these funds. Mr. Thompson replied it can be stipulated. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -6- It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by unanimous vote to contribute not to exceed $500 to the West Covina case (charged to Legal Advice Program, No. 1120). Mr. Thompson commented on the Alcoholism Detoxification Unit which has received a grant of $250,000 for approval of a pilot program to serve the southeast area of the County. He said there is a hard cash match requirement of $27,778, of which the County has agreed to pay one-half, and a number of cities in the southeast area have been asked to contribute the remaining one-half to make up the difference of $13,889 for this program. Mr. Thompson noted the cost to each city is based on a formula of assessed valuation of property and population, and if all of the 23 cities in the southeast area being asked to join agree, Downey's contribution would be approximately $1289. In the event they did not, it would increase the remaining shares proportionately. He pointed out the number of people from Downey that would possibly be eligible in this program is estimated at 50 or less. Mr. Thompson recommended the Council authorize the amount of not to exceed $2500 for participation in the program to contribute toward the hard match grant for the Alcoholism Detoxification Unit. Chief Morgan explained the purpose of the Detoxification Center is strictly a civil process, and the law provides centers be made available for medicinal therapy and other treatment. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve not.to exceed $2500 for participation in the Alcoholism Detoxification Unit (from General Fund Balance). Discussion followed. AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings Mr. Thompson presented the City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1977-78 in the amount of $13,572,770 including a request for an 8-cent tax increase, which amounts to less than one percent on the total property tax bill. He said the budget is submitted with the firm feeling that as far as the expenditures for current programs are concerned, every dollar is a needed dollar. Mr. Thompson stated he will make a more complete presen- tation at the budget hearing. Mayor Jennings suggested the public hearing be set for May 24th and be left open at least through June 14th. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to set a public hearing on the City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1977-78 for 7:30 p.m., May 24, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. RESOLUTION NO. 3404 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3395 Mr. Thompson explained adoption of Resolution No. 3395 was prior to the procedural manual change by the State which contains different wording and different requirements in the resolution. Mr. Sorensen noted the following sentence should be added after paragraph number 7: "Resolution No. 3395 hereby is rescinded." The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, sec- onded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3404 as amended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmen Greene and Miller favored the new Agenda Format. Mayor Jennings requested the new format be prepared for the next Council meeting. Councilman Jackman inquired regarding the status of the meeting in Sacramento with the Corridor Cities of the 105 Freeway. Mr. Thompson mentioned he had contacted all of the cities in the corridor area except for Norwalk and Inglewood, and all of them have indicated they will be repre- sented in Sacramento by at least one Council Member and will notify their Assemblymen and Senators. He said Assemblyman Young is attempting to set up a meeting with Governor Brown. Council Minutes 5/10/77 -7- Mayor Jennings said it is important to contact Councilman Isaacs in Inglewood. Councilwoman Scotto commented on receipt of correspondence from Caltrans regarding the Sound Barrier Wall (Santa Ana Freeway). She suggested letters be mailed to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission because it will be considering this matter. Councilwoman Scotto commented on funds approved for Resurfacing Alleys. She asked that the Council be furnished with a copy of the formula for criteria of selecting the alleys to be resurfaced. Mr. Spindel distributed photographs of alleys affected by the last rainfall. Councilwoman Scotto inquired regarding information on Reclaimed Water. Mr. Spindel replied the City is still waiting for the Central West Basin Replenish- ment District to advise whether reclaimed water would be available. Also, he said, staff is working on an economic study to see if this would be feasible. Speaking to the Volunteer Program, Councilwoman Scotto asked that future reports include only those volunteers who are active in the new program. Councilwoman Scotto mentioned Helpline Youth Counseling has requested funds, and she asked that this be placed on the next Agenda. Mayor Jennings advised the Council needs to set two study sessions for the 1977-78 Budget and one final study session on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Greene suggested that in conjunction with a study session, the Council conduct a tour of streets in the City to look at their condition. He asked Mr. Spindel to select four or five for the Council's viewing. The Council scheduled an adjourned meeting for 4:30 p.m., May 23, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, to begin with a tour, a break for dinner, and then a study session on the Downey City Budget for 1977-78 Fiscal Year. Councilman Miller asked about establishing a policy regarding citizen participation at the study sessions. Mayor Jennings suggested the citizens make their input at the two public hearings on May 24th and June 14th, and the study sessions be for Council discussion only. The Council then set 5:30 p.m., May 31, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall for a second study session on the Budget for 1977-78 Fiscal Year. Monday, 5:30 p.m., June 6, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey Cith Hall, was established as the time and place for the study session on the Comprehensive Zon- ing Ordinance. Councilwoman Scotto stated the League of California Cities has indicated some of the cities have not sent in their reports on recommended tax, and she asked that the Council receive copies of Downey's report. Mayor Jennings noted the Board of Buildine Appeals is short of members, and he asked that a list of the vacant districts be submitted so that the Council Members can make their appointments. Discussion followed. Mr. Paul Spothelfer asked that a budget summary or outline be published in the local newspaper. He further requested that areas of the budget recommended for increase be noted for comparison. Mr. Thompson stated at the budget presentation all of the increases will be shown. Mr. Spothelfer further requested that the budget information be written so the average layman can understand. There being no further business to come adjourned at 9:53 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 23, City Hall, for a tour of City streets and st Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer before the City Council, the meeting was 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey dv session on the City of Downey Budget /R dh d M. Jenni , Mayor Council Minutes 5/10/77 -8-