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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 13, 1978
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
adjourned regular meeting at 5:00 p.m., March 13, 1978, in the Council Chamber of
the Downey City Hall. Mayor Jennings announced the combined meeting and asked for
the roll call as the Community Development Commission.
PRESENT: Commissioners:
Kenneth J. Miller
Theodore H. Jackman
Hazel N. Scotto
Richard M. Jennings Chairman
ABSENT: William L. Greene Vice -Chairman (excused)
Chairman Jennings recessed the Community Development Meeting and asked for the
roll call as the City Council.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Kenneth J. Miller
Theodore H. Jackman
Hazel N. Scotto
Richard M. Jennings Mayor
ABSENT: William L. Greene Mayor Pro Tem (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development
Martin F. Wynne, Director of Finance
Thomas Tincher, Housing & Human Services Coordinator
Juan Arroyo, Housing & Rehabilitation Specialist
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Mayor Jennings recessed the Council Meeting for dinner break. The meeting
resumed at 5:25 p.m. with Council Members Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings present;
Council Member Greene absent.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Mr. Thompson asked the Council to submit names of appointees for the Reinvestment
in Downey Program Citizens Committee.
Councilman Miller submitted the name of Mr. Lee Bucholz
Mayor Jennings submitted the name of Mr. Walter Holleman.
Councilman Jackman submitted the name of Mr. Leon Jenkins.
Councilwoman Scotto submitted the name of Mr. Melvin Rice.
It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to recommend the name of Signe Van Hoeven to serve as the
senior citizens' representative and approve the Reinvestment in Downey Citizens
Committee.
AYES:. 4 Council Members: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Greene
Mr. Thompson outlined the requirement for the Formation of Downey Redevelopment
Project Area Committee and that staff should be directed to develop recommendations
for Council consideration at its next meeting.
Mr. Tincher stated letters will be sent out to all of the property owners in the
project areas to meet with them and inform them of the redevelopment project. He ex-
plained the methodology to be used in informing the Redevelopment Project Area
Committee, including the manner of choosing people from the various areas.
Mr. Mike Wagner of Municipal Services gave an outline of the Government rules
pertaining to selection of a Redevelopment Project Area Committee.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to approve formation of the Project Area Committee as recom-
mended, consisting of nine members, and that staff be directed to develop
recommendations for Council consideration at its next meeting.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Greene
Discussion was conducted regarding the Housing Rehabilitation Financial
Assistance Program and Guidelines. Recommendation also includes not entering into
an agreement with Bill Bond and Associates at this time, and it was noted the City
Attorney recommended Council rescind its action of January 24th to approve an
agreement with Bill Bond and Associates subject to inclusion of language with respect
to liability insurance. This agreement has never been finalized.
Mr. Spindel suggested a program inspector be assigned to the Building & Safety
Division and be on call for the Housing Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Program
to serve as the Housing Rehabilitation Inspector.
Discussion followed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed
by the following vote to adopt the Assistance Program Guidelines and cancel the
authorization to enter into a contract with Bill Bond and Associates.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Greene
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING THE HOUSING REHABILITATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
GUIDELINES
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman
and seconded by Councilman Miller to waive further reading.
A question arose as to the contents of a revised book related to the resolution.
Mayor Jennings asked if the Council desired to take the resolution under sub-
mission until the March 14th Council Meeting. In the meantime, the Council Members
would have had time to read the revised book.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
The resolution was taken under submission.
Mr. Tincher was asked to provide a separate list of the updated insertions and
deletions prior to the March 14th meeting.
Mr. Tincher mentioned the guidelines adopted by the City Council are subject to
ongoing review and amendments by the Council.
Operating Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank
Mr. Tincher explained the intent of the Operating Agreement. He said there is
the need to discuss this with other lending institutions regarding their interest in
becoming involved.
Mr. Arroyo reviewed the manner in which Security Pacific National Bank was
selected. He mentioned other banks are contacted and said Security Pacific offered
the best leverage program.
Discussion followed regarding the rate of interest available in the proposed
Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank.
Mayor Jennings questioned the absence of a cost to the City of Downey in the
event the agreement was approved.
The Council agreed to take the agreement under submission to the March 14th
meeting.
A discussion was held regarding prepayment penalties as well as discounting
rates for the Reinvestment in Downey Operating Agreement with Security Pacific
National Bank.
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Mr. Tincher was not sure about prepayment penalties in terms with the homeowner.
In terms with the bank's agreement with the City, he said there is a provision that
if there is prepayment the City will receive reimbursement for certain percentage of
the subsidy.
Councilman Jackman entered into a discussion on rate of interest being charged
to the City on bank loans by the Security Pacific National Bank.
Councilwoman Scotto suggested various banks be contacted regarding a proposal
similar to that now pending with Security Pacific.
Mr. Thompson said he would be glad to call for such proposals.
Mayor Jennings inquired what would happen if the entire program (Reinvestment
in Downey) was stopped for 30 days.
Nn:. Tincher explained it is necessary to meet an August 20th deadline in terms
of having a plan effective; otherwise, the plan would have to extend over into the
1978-79 tax roll rather than being placed onto the 1977-78 tax roll. Also, it would
be to the City's advantage to capture the current year's evaluation in view of the
possible increases in property values slated for 1978-79.
Mr. Thompson proceeded to explain the Reinvestment in Downey Calendar, noting
one of the purposes of the calendar is to inform the Council what is being done
internally in terms of coordination with the various departments.
Mr. Wagner explained the Redevelopment Plan. A draft of the plan will be sub-
mitted by March 28th for review and recommendation by the Council and Planning
Commission. A report on the Plan will then be submitted prior to the joint hearing
on June 27th.
Mr. Thompson explained the details of the steps involved in the Calendar.
Councilman Jackman indicated he will be on vacation the week of March 27th and
will not be present at the Council Meeting of March 28th.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTIONS
The Community Development Commission proceeded to review the Downey Redevelopment
Project booklet containing Rules Governing Participation and Reentry Preferences for
Owners„ Businesses, and Tenants.
RESOLUTION NO. 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING RULES GOVERNING PARTICIPATION
AND REENTRY PREFERENCES FOR OWNERS, BUSINESSES, AND
TENANTS IN THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Scotto,
seconded by Commissioner Jackman, and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Commissioner Jackman, seconded by Commissioner Scotto, and
passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 4.
AYES: 4 Commissioners: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings
ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: Greene
At 7:20 p.m., It was moved by Commissioner Jackman and seconded by Commissioner
Miller to adjourn the meeting to 4:30 p.m., March 14, 1978, in the Council Chamber
of the Downey City Hall.
CITY COUNCIL
The Council resumed a recessed meeting with Council Members Miller, Jackman,
Scotto Jennings present; Council Member Greene absent.
Mr. Thompson said it has been proposed the City have a public information forum
concerning the Jarvis Amendment. The dates of May 24th and May 25th are available
in the Downey Theatre, which is approximately two weeks before the June Primary
Election. The calendars of the School Board and Chamber of Commerce are also open
for those evenings.
The Council unanimously approved Thursday, May 25th, as the date for conducting
the public information forum in the Downey Theatre on the Jarvis Amendment.
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The Council received a report from the City Manager on the Southeast Area
Animal Control Authority background material containing information regarding a Joint
Powers Agreement with amendments to date. Also included were reports on summary bids
for the new building, a report on loan repayment, a summary of revenues and expenses,
report on loan requested from Authority cities, analysis of City of Downey revenues
and expenses, and a floor plan of the new building.
Discussion followed, and it was agreed to bring the report back at the meeting
of March 14, 1978.
Councilwoman Scotto reported on the recent National League of Cities Meeting.
She asked staff for a report concerning murders and rape in the "corridor." She re-
ported on a complaint regarding the Adams Ambulance Service invoicing system.
Mayor Jennings questioned the City Manager regarding preparation of an Organiza-
tion Chart of the City that would indicate where each employee is serving. The chart
is also to include CETA employees.
Mr. Spindel commented that continuing changes of CETA people in the organization
is slowing the process of everyday work.
Mayor Jennings wants to know by the March 14th meeting what would happen if the
City Council voted to cut the CETA program in half.
Councilman Miller asked if the Downey City staff will be credited in the General
Fund with Housing & Community Development money for time spent on that project.
Mr. Wynne said yes, the General Fund would be reimbursed, and also the Fund
would be reimbursed for time spent on the Redevelopment Program.
Councilman Miller requested a status report on the program, wherein CETA per-
sonnel would be utilized to rehabilitate senior citizen property.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Miller to adjourn
the meeting at 7:45 p.m, to 4:30 p.m., March 14, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the
Downey City Hall.
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
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