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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-28-78-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE 5989 CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 1978 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 4:30 p.m., March 28, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor/Chairman Richard M. Jennings presiding. PRESENT: Council Members/Commissioners: Kenneth J. Miller William L. Greene Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman Hazel Scotto Richard M. Jennings Mayor/Chairman ABSENT: Theodore H. Jackman (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development William A. Goggin, City Planner Thomas Tincher, Housing & Human Services Coordinator Terence Middlebrooke, Manager of Revenue James Funk, Principal Planner Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto to approve the Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meetings of March 13, 1978, and March 14, 1978 and Regular Meeting of March 14 1978. Speaking to the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 14, 1978, page one, third paragraph from the bottom, Councilman Miller requested the paragraph be changed to read: "Councilman Miller questioned the feasibility of the Resolution concerning displaced families residing on substandard properties and inquired how a family could obtain property in conformance with building codes at a similar rental." It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meetings of March 13, 1978, March 14, 1978 as amended, and Regular Meeting of March 14, 1978. AYES: 3 Council Members: Miller, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Greene Mr. James Funk reported on the status of the Downtown Reinvestment Plan. He said inspections have been made of land uses, as well as quantifications of statistics, and analyzed the relation of uses in the downtown area with the rest of the City. He stated the conclusion has been reached that the City really does not have a central business district, but has an area that is a higher intensity consolidation of uses typical for commercial strips. Mr. Funk said attempts are being made to link the three sub -areas into the town center concept. A map was displayed for pointing out the land uses and project areas. The town center concept would include community shopping facili- ties, speciality shops, a higher class of restaurant, and professional and medical offices, as well as lending institutions. Mr. Funk referred to the Environmental Impact Report for an explanation of the town center concept and how the redevelopment areas relate to that concept. Mr. Dean Brown, consultant working on the Downtown Project Area, reported on the merchant survey questionnaires now coming back containing the needs and desires of the merchants. Five hundred surveys were mailed out. Mr. Tincher discussed plans to call a meeting of the Reinvestment in Downey Citizens Committee to update the members on the Reinvestment Project. This would be the first meeting of the Committee to be held April 15, 1978, in the Green Room of the Downey Theatre. RESOLUTION NO. 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE AND TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 3/28/78 (adjourned) -1- 153160 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 6. The names of the Community Development Commissioners will appear on the Redevelop- ment Plan before it is published. The following revisions to the proposed Redevelopment Plan were discussed: Page 4, Paragraph 1.5, a correction in the spelling of the word "duration." Page 29, second paragraph, the amount of bonded indebtedness which the Commission shall have outstanding at any one time will be the sum of "$15,500,000." Page 28, second to last paragraph, the amount shall read "$1,550,000." Page 20, the maximum number of approximate residential units that may be permissi- ble in the Sub -Areas: Sub -Area A, approximately 28 residential dwelling units; Sub -Area B, approximately 50 residential dwelling units; and Sub -Area C, approxi- mately 100 to 350 residential dwelling units. Page 9, Paragraph 2.2.4, "relocation of such documents" will be changed to "recordation of such documents." Page 11, first full paragraph, in the second sentence after the word "Plan," insert "and eliminate the conditions requiring redevelopment." After the word "Commission" add the words "to acquire property." Commissioner Miller inquired about the time frame in which the Commission would have to purchase property if requested by the property owner to do so. He was informed the Commission would have to act within a three-year period. A discussion was held regarding the payment for property taxes during the period of time the Commission may own property in a project area. It was noted by the time the Plan is submitted to Council, all necessary steps will have been taken in prepa- ration for the Council's approval. Further discussion was held regarding the duration of the Plan, procedure for amending the Plan, Redevelopment Plan implementation, and methods for project financing. AYES: 4 Commissioners: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: Jackman RESOLUTION NO. 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLIC AGENCIES The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Scotto, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and so ordered to waive further reading. It was moved by Commissioner Scotto, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 7. Mr. Sorensen advised it appears the Environmental Impact Report can be used for approving the Plan, approving amendments to the General Plan, and approving amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance. AYES: 4 Commissioners: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: Jackman A recess was held from 5:30 p.m, to 6:00 p.m. The meeting resumed with Com- missioners Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings present; Commissioner Jackman absent. Mr. Thompson reported on the proposed Cooperation Agreement between the Community Development Commission and City Council. He pointed out the Commission may establish its compensation at up to $30 per meeting for no more than four paid meetings per month, and staff suggests the Commission set $20 as compensation which would be in line or lower than other redevelopment agencies. Commissioner Scotto does not feel the Commissioners should be paid for a meeting that is very short and no business is considered. Mr. Tincher stated the cities of Santa Fe Springs and Norwalk pay their com- missioners $30 per meeting. Commissioner Miller concurred with the $20 compensation. Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 3/28/78 (adjourned) -2 Commissioner Greene was opposed. 95 Chairman Jennings said since he is not running for re-election, he will abstain from voting. Mr. Thompson explained the amount was inserted at his request because the Community Development Commission is in addition to the responsibility of normal City Council duties. He pointed out the amount would be retroactive to December 1, 1977. Mr. Sorensen suggested that on Page 2, the second sentence in Section 1 can be changed to read: "Such compensation shall not exceed Thirty ($30.00) Dollars per member for each meeting of the Commission devoted to Redevelopment activities and attended by the member. The actual amount of compensation will be set by Commission Resolution." It was moved by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the Cooperation Agreement, as amended. AYES: 4 Commissioners: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: Jackman Operative Agreement No. 1 between Community Development Commission and City Council Mr. Tincher noted that on Exhibit A the Director of Planning should be changed to City Planner. A discussion was held regarding the legal fees, Commission Member expenses, and miscellaneous costs shown on Exhibit A as $9822. Commissioner Greene requested the Commissioners' expenses be shown as a separate item. It was moved by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve Operative Agreement No. 1. AYES: 4 Commissioners: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: Jackman It was moved by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Scotto, and passed by the following vote to approve the Appointment of Nine Members to the Redevelopment Project Area Committee. AYES: 4 Commissioners: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: Jackman It was moved by Commissioner Scotto and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adjourn the Community Development Commission meeting. CITY COUNCIL It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 13 1978, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 14 1978, as amended. AYES: 3 Council Members: Miller, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Greene It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the Cooperation Agreement between the Community Develop- ment Commission and City Council as amended. AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to approve Operative Agreement No. 1 between the Community Develop- ment Commission and City Council. AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by the following vote to approve the Appointments of the following Members to the Redevelopment Project Area Committee: Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 3/28/78 (adjourned) -3- Residential Tenants: Susan Ulginer and Julie Mead. Owner Occupants: Residential - Joe Varela; Industrial - Morrie Adnoff. Businessmen: Gary Dobbs, NU-5 Auto Supply, and Dr. Morley Larsen. Organizations: Don Hart (Deputy Superintendent, Downey Unified School District); Art Morris (Hospital Board); and Dan Levy (Lion's Club). AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mr. Tincher explained it will be the responsibility of the committee to review owner -participation agreements, relocation quidelines, and redevelopment planning, and then to take action on the Plan. He said it is anticipated the committee will meet once a month. Mayor Jennings inquired about the status of the Design Review Board. Mr. Spindel replied staff is still working on suggestions for appointments, and he will present information on this at the next Council Meeting. Mr. Tincher distributed a status report on activities planned on the Redevelop- ment Program. He mentioned he has received many calls from citizens, and it is anticipated once brochures are sent out to citizens in the Gardendale-Paramount area that the participation will be very strong. Mr. Thompson said this is offered to the Council for review and any suggestions or amendments. If adopted, he said, it will then become a policy of the City, and it is hoped the budget forthcoming will reflect aspects of the City's goals. There being no further business to come before the City Council/Community Development Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. i�1, RobertL. Shand City Clerk-Treasurer/Secretary William L. Greene, Mayor/Chairman Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 3/28/78 (adjourned) -4-