HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-08-77-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 1977
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
6:00 p.m., December 8, 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
Hazel N. Scotto
Richard M. Jennings Mayor
ABSENT: Theodore H. Jackman (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development
Martin F. Wynne, Director of Finance
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Water Facility Acquisition
ORDINANCE NO. 535
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THAT CERTAIN LEASE AND SUBLEASE BETWEEN SAID
CITY AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY WATER FACILITIES CORPORATION
The Ordinance 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 Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by
the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 535.
Mayor Jennings inquired as to the financial status of obligation notes held by
Park Water Company for water company construction rendered on various customer sites
over the past years.
Mir. Thompson stated to the best of his judgement there is no liability existing
on these particular notes because the original developers have departed from the
sphere of activity. Any notes that might possibly constitute a lien against Park
Water Company would be cleared during settlement of escrow.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings
ABSENT: I Council Member: Jackman
Mayor Jennings was excused from the meeting at 6:12 p.m., at which time Mayor
Pro Tem Greene chaired the meeting.
Mr. Thompson proceeded to explain the contents of the bids received on the
Animal Control Facility and noted an irregularity in the low bid does exist that
cannot be waived. Burk Bussiere will contact the Federal Government regarding the
delay in the bid procedure and attempt to get a new starting date and then rebid.
Mayor Pro Tem Greene inquired about possible problem with turnover of help at
the Animal Control Facility.
Mir. Thompson replied the turnover is mainly in the kennel keeper area and said
a report will be rendered.
Councilwoman Scotto commented a similar problem existed one year ago.
Discussion ensued wherein Councilman Miller inquired about the status of the
Tax Reform Committee. He said the need exists for an outline of various programs
and that no date has been set for an initial meeting.
Mr. Thompson indicated he will prepare an outline program for the Tax Reform
Committee.
Councilwoman Scotto suggested a pre -meeting mailout be made regarding the coming
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Robert L. Shand,,City Clerk -Treasurer William L. Greene, Mayor Pro Tem
Council Minutes 12/8/77 (adjourned)