HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-24-78-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 24, 1978
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The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
4:00 p.m., January 24, 1978, 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 (arrived at 5:10 p.m.)
PRESENT: Planning Commissioners:
Sara M. McCart
Len Rullo
Frank Beckner, Vice -Chairman
Dan H. Ryan, Chairman
ABSENT: John K. Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Ervin. Spindel, Director of Community Development
William A. Goggin, City Planner
Francis Carter, Assistant City Planner
Thomas Tincher, Housing & Human Services Coordinator
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Mayor Jennings announced the meeting will be a work session regarding the
Redevelopment Preliminary Plan, including a review of the Market and Financial
Feasibility Report.
Mr. Mike Wagner of Municipal Services submitted two reports for review which
he said will require no action today. He mentioned the first action to be taken
will be by the Planning Commission on the Preliminary Plan scheduled for February
1st. The Preliminary Plan consists of whether there is a market for land uses
proposed in the community and whether the Redevelopment Agency can afford to assist
in the development of projects that might be undertaken. Mr. Wagner then proceeded
to outline questions that could arise.
Mr. Wagner rendered a report on the Paramount-Gardendale area. He said the NU-5
Automotive Parts and a building owned by Dr. Bach will not be affected by the pro-
posed changes.
Mr. Goggin explained how properties will be balanced and that a buffer zone
will be planned for the NU-5 store and the doctor's building.
Mr. Wagner proceeded to explain the financing of the District one project
(Paramount-Gardendale). The projected market value for the properties involved is
$1.2 million --the assessed value will be at 25 percent for bonding purposes. Mr.
Wagner said that in the recommended development plan, the designated two-family
will have an alternative use of medium density residential. He pointed out it is
easier to amend the General Plan than to amend the Redevelopment Plan.
Mr. Thompson pointed out that the projection will not rule out the possibility
of maintaining certain commercial uses in that area.
Mr. Goggin said new zoning would be needed for the apartments.
Mr. Wagner noted the Planning Commission would have to find the Redevelopment
Plan conforms to the General Plan and that when implemented, the Redevelopment Plan
takes precedent over existing zoning.
Discussion followed regarding low density and residential oriented units.
Mr. Tincher explained the steps to be taken in implementing the project.
Mr. Wagner then proceeded to outline the Redevelopment Program for the
Firestone, San Gabriel, Stewart & Gray, and Washburn Avenue area. This project
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would be classified for industrial use., Throughout the discussion, Mr. Wagner re-
ferred to street charts attached to the wall of the Council Chamber.
A discussion followed on development of the "Hospital Area," which would
include buildings designated as professional offices.
The next area to be discussed was the "Downtown Sub -Area D" bordered by Nance,
SPRR, LaReina and Downey Avenue._
Mayor Jennings questioned what affect the Jarvis Amendment will have upon the
Redevelopment Program and whether it would be advisable to wait until the outcome
of this Amendment is known.
Discussion followed regarding the Jarvis Amendment.
Mr. Wagner said the Jarvis Amendment, if approved, will become effective July 1,
1978. He then proceeded to review the Sub -Area plans and how they would relate to
the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Thompson explained the project areas cannot be larger than the survey areas.
Mr. Wagner commented that any change would require a new hearing if a program
is changed. Any change would require a re -designation as a survey area.
Councilman Jackman arrived at the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
Mr. Tincher indicated March 15, 1978, is scheduled for presentation of the down-
town plan.
Mr. Wagner said May 9th has been designated for introduction of the Preliminary
Plan. The Council Members will receive descriptive literature in advance.
Further discussion was held regarding properties currently in escrow.
Mr. Wagner explained the bonding procedure.
The meeting was recessed at 5:35 p.m. for dinner break. The meeting resumed
at 6:00 p.m. All Council Members were present.
Mr. Tincher explained the Rehabilitation Assistance Program contained in a
memo to the City Council from the City Manager dated January 20, 1978.
A discussion followed regarding the chart attached to the memo.
At 6:33 p.m. the Planning Commissioners were excused from the meeting.
Mayor Jennings then proceeded to open discussion on the memo dated January 24,
1978, from the City Manager, regarding Section 312 Loan Program Consulting Services
Agreement.
Mr. Tincher explained the details of the program including loan handling fees
contained in the contract.
Action on the two memos is scheduled for the regular Council Meeting set for
7:30 p.m. this evening.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Robert L: Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Rib d M. ennings`, Mayor
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