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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-14-78-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 14, 1978 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION• PAGE NO. Resolution #3515, Ordering Annexation to City Lighting Dist. (Annex. 78/21 Horley Ave.) Adopted 1 Lot Cleaning Program, 1978 Season: Order work to be performed in accord w/City Ordinance & State Law Approved 2 Appeal of Philip Conte re Lot Split & Zone Uphold Planning Comm. decision to Variance #5, 8515 Cherokee Dr. deny; Resolution to be submitted next meeting 3 Appeal on Lot Split #691 (8515 Cherokee Dr.) Denied - 1978-79 Fourth Year Housing & Community Development Block Grant Application re citizen participation Hearing cont'd. to 3/28/78 3 Minutes: Regular Meeting February 28, 1978 Approved 3 Adj. Regular Meeting August 25, 1977 Approved 3 Denial of Legal Claim: Ref. #363 Approved 3 S.S. Proj. #304, Quill Dr.: Accept imprvmts. & responsibility for maintenance (A/C #26-16175) Approved 3 General Warrants: #158870 - 159167 #204390 - 204446 Approved 3 Operating Agmt. w/Security Pacific Nat'l. Bank to implement below market rate interest loan component of Housing Rehabilitation Financial Approved; other lending firms to Assistance Element be notified re program 4 Ordinance #542, Repealing Sec. 9226.3 DMC re Map Checking Fees Adopted 4 Resolution #3516, Apprvg. SCAG Milestone Report on South Coast 208 Planning Areas Adopted 4 Resolution #3517, Ordering Dir. Comm. Dev. to Make Report (Annex. 78/22 Arnett St.) Adopted 4 Report, Annex. 78/22 Received & filed 5 Resolution #3518, Declaring Intention to annex to City Lighting Dist. (Annex. 78/22 Arnett St.) Adopted 5 Resolution #3519, Commending County Road Commissioner Irvin L. Morhar on Retirement Adopted 5 Resolution #3520, Ordering Canvass of General Municipal Election on llth Day of April, 1978, to be made by City Clerk of City of Downey Adopted 5 Resolution #3521, Supporting Legislation to Limit Requirements for Legal Publication of Ordinances Adopted 5 Resolution #3522, Establishing Policy & Apprvg. Destruction of Certain Records of Police Dept. Adopted 5 Cash Contract #429, Misc. Repairs: Reject bids received (A/C #10-4-5428) Approved 6 Cash Contract #417: Cleargrove Drive, Guatemala to Horley; Sideview Dr., Cedartree to S/o Metro St.: Award to West Coast Paving (A/C #21-13941) Approved 6 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 14, 1978 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: ACTION: Southeast Area Animal Control Authority: Appropriate $8500 to A/C #40-13947 from Fund 40 Capital Project Fund Balance for engineering & inspection by Engineering Division Approved Sidewalk Matching Funds for const. at 12327 Lakewood Bl. (service road) in amount of $200, M.F. #12 (A/C #71-15008) Approved Hearing on Appeal of Soo Woong Jun re Appl. for Permit at 7340 Florence Ave. Set for 3/28/78 Appointments of Mr. Leon Jenkins to Reinvestment in Downey Citizens' Comm. & Mr. Schuyler G. Call & Mrs. Jeanne Lacombe to Disaster Plans Advisory Committee Approved Resolut'on appointing Mr. George Slabodnik to Personnel Advisory Board To be presented next meeting Southeast Area Animal Control Authority: Advance $45,000 out of General Fund to be paid back over 10-yr. period at five percent Approved Resolution #3523, Adopting Housing Rehabilita- tion Financial Assistance Guidelines Adopted Housing Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Guidelines: Remove three percent annual simple interest rate under Critical Maint. Program, Deferred Loan Sections Approved Downtown Reinvestment Plan Questionnaire & Survey Adjourned to 4:30 p.m., March 28, 1978 Approved PAGE NO. 9 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 14, 1978 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., March 14, 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 _. 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 & Recreation William F. Martin, Police Chief Edwin H. Wood, Fire Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Ray'T. Lake, Building Official Terence Middlebrooke, Manager of Revenue Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer John H. Saunders, Assistant to City Manager Thomas Tincher, Housing & Human Services Coordinator Juan Arroyo, Housing & Rehabilitation Specialist Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Deaconess Eunice McKinney, Messiah Lutheran Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Mr. Thompson, PRESENTATIONS Mr. Richard H. Marron, Worshipful Master of Downey Lodge No. 220, Free and Accepted Masons, offered the assistance of Downey Lodge 220 to help the City in any way needed. Mayor Jennings asked the Director of Parks & Recreation to provide the Masons with a copy of the list prepared by the Parks & Recreation Commission concerning things to be done in the City. Mayor Jennings read the names of the World War I Veterans who passed away during this fiscal year. Mayor Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Downey City Lighting District Annexation 78/21 Horley Avenue. 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 Greene, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. 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 pro- test to the Annexation, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 3515 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA 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 THAT AREA UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION 78/21 HORLEY AVENUE) Council Minutes 3/14/78 -1- 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 Jackman, seconded by Councilman Puller„ and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3515. Mayor Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Lot Cleaning Program for 1978 Season. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Mailing, 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 Affidavit, Mayor Jennings inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who washed to speak in pro- test to the Lot Cleaning Program, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to order the work to be performed in accordance with City Ordinance and State law on the Lot Cleaning Program, 1978 Season, Mayor Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Appeal of Philip Conte regarding Lot Split and Zone Variance No 5 at 8515 Cherokee Drive. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Mr. Goggin stated the request of the applicant is to split the property into two lots creating a flag lot on the front with one home per lot, He commented on the Planning Commission's denial of the case and noted the narrow strip for the driveway is proposed by the applicant for use by both lots. Mayor Jennings inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter„ and the City Clerk replied he had not, Mayor Jennings then inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the Appeal, Mr, Stanley M. Ward, 10841 Paramount Boulevard, Attorney for the applicant, cited the background concerning Mr. Conte's purchase of the property on Cherokee Drive through a probate estate. He also discussed the applicant's conversations with Planning Division staff concerning proposed use of the property. He mentioned Mr. Conte's proposal for this property would be to the betterment and that Mr. Conte intends to invest a considerable sum of money in improving the present structure as well as constructing a new residence which would be in character with present construction and development in the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Philip Conte, 8548 Via Amorita, the applicant, reviewed the conversations he had with Planning staff prior to purchasing the property. He indicated he was informed the property could be split and another residence built onto the front. Mr. Sarkis Sahagian, 9619 Haledon Avenue„ stated he is the real estate agent who sold the property to Mro Conte, and he accompanied Mr.. Conte when he spoke to City staff concerning the property. He mentioned it is his opinion Mr. Conte's proposal will improve the property. Mr. DePalma, 10364 Bellder, favored improving the subject property. Ms. Anne Einwalter, 8535 Cherokee Drive, spoke in favor of the improvement. There being no one else wishing to speak in favor of the appeal, Mayor Jennings then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition Mr, Charles Hutchinson, 8502 Dacosta, said there is too much spot zoning in the City and feels the applicant's proposal would be bad for the neighborhood. Mr.. John Poochigian, 8510 Cherokee Drive, said he is opposed to the building of two structures on the subject property which would also increase parking and traffic. Mr. Forrest Wall, 8445 Quinn Street„ objected to two homes being built on the property, Mr, Ron Irwin, 8505 Cherokee Drive, stated two houses on the lot would create parking problems and be out of character with the rest of the neighborhood. Council Minutes 3/14/78 -2- Mr. Duane Bruner, 8430 Cherokee Drive„ concurred with remarks of the other people in opposition. He wants the neighborhood to remain R-1 zoning, Ms, Julia Jensen, 8528 Cherokee Drive, stated concern regarding the traffic and parking on the street. Ms. Joyce Gatchet, 8520 Cherokee, concurred with the other speakers in opposition. Ms. Margorie Bruner, 8430 Cherokee Drive, commented on the sale price of a lot on Bellder Drive. Mr. Goggin clarified for the Council the fact that no employee in the Planning Division assured the applicant he could develop the property as proposed. He said it is not uncommon for a member of City staff to assist in drawing a plan concerning proposed use of property when discussing it with an applicant, but it is not to be construed as approval by the Department. Mr, Goggin pointed out it has been the policy of the Planning Commission not to approve plot plans, lot splits, or zone variances in areas where they are not already existing, There being no further speakers in opposition, rebuttal time was allowed the applicant. Mr. Ward, the applicant's attorney, said the property is an adequate size for two lots. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing. Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and request that a resolution be prepared and brought back at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to deny the appeal on Lot Split No. 691 (8515 Cherokee Drive), Mayor Jennings declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on 1978-79 Fourth Year Housing and Community Development Block Grant Application, as required by Federal regulations concerning citizen participation. Mr. Thompson explained this year's grant will be approximately $925,000. To date, he said, utilizing these funds, the City has been able to provide the Apollo Park Neighborhood Centers the remainder of the funds have been devoted to the Housing Rehabilitation Program. The application will be provided to the Council at its next meeting. Mayor Jennings inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak regard- ing the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Application, and there was no response. Mayor Jennings noted the Apollo Park Recreation Center will have its dedication on Saturday, April lst. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to continue the hearing to 7.30 pm., March 28, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Halle CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar. Minutes. Regular Meeting of February 28, 1978; and Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 25, 1977. Denial of Legal Claim. Ref, #363, State Farm Insurance on behalf of Steven Weathers. S� S. Project #304, Quill Drive: Accept improvements and responsibility for maintenance thereof (Account #26-16175). General Warrants #158870 - 159167; #204390 - 204446: $620,405.50. AYES. 5 Council Members. Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings Council Minutes 3/14/78 -3- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Items not on Agenda; A �3841 Assi ng Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank to Implement the Below Rate Interest Loan Component of the Housing Rehabilitation Financial Mr. Tincher commented on the additions made to the agreement and introduced Mr Phil Long of Security Pacific National Bank, Councilman Jackman asked if this agreement can be made with any other bank or savings and loan association. Mr. Thompson replied yes. Councilman Jackman referred to paragraph 1-f and questioned the $50 figure established as the amount over which the City will be reimbursed in the event the borrower repays a loan. He feels all amounts should be returned to the City. Mr. Thompson stated the $50 figure would be considered as an administrative charge. Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve the Operating Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank. Councilman Miller asked if the loans made would be recorded as Deeds of Trust, Mr, Long replied the loans in excess of $7500 will carry a Deed of Trust which will be recorded, He said the fact that a borrower does not repay a loan would not affect the City --it would be the bank's loss, He responded to further questions re- garding repayment of loans and the limited loan amount available to each property. AYES: 5 Council Members. Miller, Greene„ Jackman, Scotto, Jennings Mr. Tincher stated other lending institutions in the City will be notified re- garding the program and its components, ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 542 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING SECTION 9226.3 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO MAP CHECKING FEES The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No, 542° RESOLUTION NO. 3516 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE SCAG MILESTONE REPORT ON SOUTH COAST 208 PLANNING AREAS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It. was moved by Councilman Miller„ seconded by Councilman Greener and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3516, RESOLUTION NO, 3517 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 (ANNEXATION 78/22 ARNETT STREET) The Resolution, was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Miller„ seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading, Council Minutes 3/0 /7-S -4- It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No, 3517, Mr. Spindel reported on the number of lights to be installed and said the annual operating cost will be $331.68--the first and second year cost will be 45.40 per $100 assessed valuation; the third year and continuing cost will be 16.47C per $100 assessed valuation. These costs are based on the current Zone I rate. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's Report, RESOLUTION NO, 3518 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA TO THE DOWNEY CITY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THAT AREA UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1983 (ANNEXATION 78/22 ARNETT STREET) 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 Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No, 3518. RESOLUTION NO. 3519 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER IRVIN L. MORHAR ON HIS RETIREMENT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded 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, 3519., RESOLUTION NO. 3520 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1978, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3520. RESOLUTION NO. 3521 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO LIMIT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES 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. 3521. RESOLUTION NO. 3522 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A POLICY AND APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 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. 3522. Council Minutes 3/14/78 -5- CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to reject the bids received on Cash Contract #429,; Miscellaneous Repairs (Account #10-4-5428). It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to award Cash Contract #417e Cleargrove Drive, Guatemala Avenue to Horley Avenue; and Sideview Drive Cedartree Road to south of Metro Street, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to West Coast Paving of Covina, the lowest and best bidder (Account #21-13941). MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ACTIONS It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to appropriate $8500 to Account #40-13947 from Fund 40 Capital Project Fund Balance for engineering and inspection by the Engineering Division for the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve Sidewalk Matching Funds in the amount of $200 for sidewalk construction at 12327 Lakewood Boulevard (service road), M.F. #12 (Account #71-15008). It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by unanimous vote to set the a,ppeal of Soo Woong Jun regarding Application for Per- mit at 7340 Florence Avenue, for 7e30 p.m., March 28, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. REPORTS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Appointments of Mr. Leon Jenkins to the Reinvest- ment in Downey Citizens Committee, and Mr, Schuyler G. Call and Mrs, Jeanne Lacombe A resolution appointing Mr. George Slabodnik to the Personnel Advisory Board will be presented to the Council at its next meeting, Councilwoman Scotto commended Police Chief Martin regarding the Police Department's handling of students who loiter near the Library entrance harrassing People, Councilwoman Scotto reported that Mr. Don Yokaitis was not elected to the City Selection Committee of the League of Independent Cities, Mr. Thompson stated the City Selection Committee can bring this up again for reconsideration if it so desired. Mayor Jennings pointed out the City of Inglewood has adopted a Bingo Ordinance, and the City of Whittier has had its first reading of a Bingo Ordinance, with its second reading tonight. Mayor Jennings indicated he has tickets for distribution to the Council for the Sunday performance of the Civic Chorus presentation of Follies 178, Mrs. Signe Van Hoeven, 8533 East Donovan Street, complimented the Council for the Apollo Park Neighborhood Center and discussed the dedication ceremony scheduled for April 1st. She also commented on the Coordinating Council Meeting scheduled for March 15th at the Recreation Center. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve advancing $45,000 out of the General Fund to the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, to be paid back over a ten-year period at five percent. Councilman Jackman questioned what would happen if the City of Downey turned this down. It was noted the grant received by the City of Norwalk and advanced for the construction of the animal control facility is $119,000 short. Mr. Thompson stated that if this action is not approved, the Authority would have to attempt to secure a loan from another source which would then increase Downey°s proportionate share of the cost. Council Minutes 3/14/78 -6- Mr. Sorensen stated Section 4 of the Agreement as originally adopted says that the debts and obligations of the Authority shall not be the debts and obligations of of the respective cities. An amendment adopted May 1, 1977, says the signatory cities shall provide any operating or capital funds required by the Authority and approved by unanimous vote of the Commission. He indicated that unless the City approves a capital expenditure and budgets for it, it is not liable. Discussion followed, AYES. 4 Council Members. Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings NOES. 1 Council Member. Greene Councilwoman Scotto requested a report on the fees of the County for animal control, It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to approve the Housing Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Program and Guidelines - At 9.47 p�m „ Councilman Greene was excused from the meeting, RESOLUTION NO, 3523 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„ seconded by Councilman Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 3523. Mayor Jennings raised a question regarding the rebate check to applicants upon proof of family income and expenditures. He stated concern that if the applicant takes out a construction loan and does not receive the rebate anticipated, he may not be able to pay for it. Mayor Jennings then asked about the loan proceeds being made out jointly to the borrower and contractor. He also questioned including apartment houses which are income -producing, Mi. Tincher pointed out that the majority of the neighborhood conservation areas are apartment complexes„ and the interest of the City is to upgrade those facilities. Discussion followed. Mayor Jennings inquired if a person dies, will his property be sold at auction to satisfy the loan? He pointed out that many people keep their property to pass on to their children when they die. Mayor Jennings requested attention be given to this. Mr. Tincher said on Page V-2 under Eligibility, second line, "no more than four dwelling units" should read "no more than two dwelling units," A discussion was held regarding the three percent interest rate, Mayor Jennings said he is in favor or no interest. Councilman Miller indicated he would favor using CETA people on this program It. was moved by Mayor Jennings and seconded by Councilwoman Scotto to remove the three percent annual simple interest rate under the Critical Maintenance Program Deferred Loan Sections. Itwas a unanimous consent of the Council Members present to approve the motion A discussion was held regarding an approved list of contractors available for this program. Mr, Tincher said it is the intent of the program to provide some monitoring. Mr. Thompson pointed out the City would be inspecting the work to see that it meets the standards. It was suggested the contracting work be bonded to guarantee the work would be done in a satisfactory manner. Further discussion ensued, Council Minutes 3/14/78 -7- Mr. Tincher pointed out the agreement between the the contractor and the owner can provide for a three -,payment processing of the funds. He responded to additional questions regarding the program. Councilman Miller suggested a stipulation be included where a certain percent- age of the loans would apply only to single family. Mr. Sorensen said that as long as the City is going to act as intermediary or assistant on awarding the contracts, the property owners should sign a disclaimer as to any liability on the part of the City. AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Greene It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilwoman Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve the Downtown Reinvestment Plan Questionnaire and Survey„ Mr. Tincher commented on additions requested by the Downey Chamber of Commerce in preparation of the Questionnaire and Survey. AYES. 4 Council Members: Miller, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Greene At 10:42 p.m., it was moved by Councilwoman Scotto to adjourn the meeting to 4:30 p.m., March 28, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 3/14/78 -8-