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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-23-78-Joint MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JOINT MEETING - PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 23, 1978 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m., May 23, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor William L. Greene presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Theodore H. Jackman Kenneth J. Miller Mayor Pro Ten (arrived at 6:32 p.m.) -- Milton R. Mackaig Lyell W. Swearingen William L. Greene Mayor Planning Commissioners: Frank Beckner Vice -Chairman John Morris Len Rullo Dan Ryan Chairman ABSENT: Sara McCart (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 James Funk, Principal Planner Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Mayor Greene declared that this is the time and place for the public hearing on Certification of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Downey Redevelopment Project, and Proposed Amendment to Comprehensive General Plan for Property within the Downey Redevelopment Project Area. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Publication, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to re- ceive and file the Affidavit. Councilman Miller arrived at the meeting at 6:32 p.m. ;ir. Funk explained the Council previously adopted resolutions approving the Environmental Impact Report and General Plan Amendment. He said the EIR certifies the document as adequately addressing the environmental impact of the proposed project. He reviewed the EIR, citing the number of dwelling units involved, the number of per- sons :residing in the project areas, the percentage of owner -occupied units, and the age and condition of dwellings involved. Mr. Funk then gave a slide presentation showing the areas to be affected by the General Plan amendment. Mr. Tincher commented on meetings held in each of the project areas to discuss proposals with the residents. He said residents are working with staff to prepare a more formalized plan to be submitted to the City Council. Mr. Tincher pointed out there were concerns raised in Sub -Area C, which is the Hospital -residential area along Texas Street, Downey Avenue, and Brookshire Avenue. This area, he said, was unable to reach a concensus of direction it felt the City should take with regard to time for implementing the plan. He indicated, however, the Project Area Committee voted to recommend that the Council consider approving the Redevelopment Plan. Mayor Greene inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor Greene then inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak to this matter. Mr. Gil Howell said he is a resident of Bellflower but is the owner of property in Sub -Area C at 8330 Davis Street and is a property manager in Sub -Area A. He commented on problems with developing property on the corner of Gardendale and Paramount in Sub -Area and his attempts to purchase and develop the property next door to his property on Davis Street. He spoke regarding the improvements made to property he manages on Davis Street. A discussion was held regarding zoning of property on Paramount north of Gardendale. Council Minutes 5/23/78 (joint meeting) -1- W 6 Ms. Howell said residential zoning on Paramount north of Gardendale is inconsis- tent with the area because that area is mostly commercial. Mr. Funk explained citizens in the Gardendale-Paramount area attended meetings and unanimously supported the plan outlined. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 3542 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Miller to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3542. RESOLUTION NO. 3543 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN MAP FOR AREAS IN AND NEAR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Miller to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Miller, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3543. At this time a hearing was held by the Planning Commission concerning the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Downey Redevelopment Project. Mr. Tincher explained the Council must take action on June 27th regarding the Redevelopment Plan, and it is necessary at this time for the Planning Commission to make the finding that the Plan is in conformance with the General Plan, which finding will be incorporated in the report to be made public 30 days prior to the Council hearing. He pointed out that the Commission, at its last meeting, approved the General Plan amendments, and the Redevelopment Plan in essence provides the overall framework for specific planning to take place. It was moved by Commissioner Rullo, seconded by Commissioner Morris, and passed by the following vote to incorporate into this hearing the testimony, evidence, and documents presented for the City Council hearing on the matter considering adoption of the Environmental Impact Report and the proposed General Plan Amendments. AYES: 4 Commissioners: Becker, Morris, Rullo, Ryan ABSENT: 1 Commissioner: MCCart Chairman Ryan inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak to the proposed Redevelopment Plan. There was no response. RESOLUTION NO. 191 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CONFORMS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN As suggested by the City Attorney, Section 2 was changed to read: "The Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby finds that the proposed land uses set forth in said proposed Redevelopment Plan conform to and are consistent with the provisions of and land uses and developments defined and designated in the Downey General Plan." Commissioner Morris inquired if the Commission in approving the Resolution would be accepting specifics of the planned design on Paramount Boulevard, or whether it would be open to adjustment. Mr. Sorensen replied the plan can be amended; the Resolution simply states that the plan, as presently proposed, and the City's General Plan are consistent. It was moved by Commissioner Beckner, seconded by Commissioner Morris, and passed by the following vote to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 191. Council Minutes 5/23/78 (joint meeting) -2- It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to set a joint hearing at 7:25 p.m., June 27, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, with the Community Development Commission to adopt the Proposed Redevelopment Plan. Appointments to the Reinvestment in Downey Rehabilitation Assistance Committee Councilman Mackaig appointed Mr. Ben Henn. Councilman Swearingen appointed Mr. Fred Keene. Councilman Jackman appointed Mr. William Wanamaker, President of the Bank of Downey. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer William L. Greene, Mayor Council Minutes 5/23/78 (joint meeting) -3-