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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-27-78-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1978 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., June 27, 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 Tem Milton R. Mackaig Lyell W. Swearingen William L. Greene Mayor ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development Edwin H. Wood, Fire Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Howard Stup, Building Official Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator James Funk, Principal Planner Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Mayor Greene announced the purpose of the meeting is for a Reinvestment in Downey Workshop. Mr. Tincher narrated a slide presentation of the Reinvestment in Downey Pro- gram, focusing on several significant activities currently under way, as well as highlighting several programs which the Council will need to make some decision on in the future. He stated the subareas involved are: Subarea A, Gardendale/Paramount area, including a strip commercial along the entire length of Paramount Boulevard. Subarea B, area south of Firestone Boulevard on the easterly City boundary. Subarea C, area contiguous to the Downey Community -Hospital Subarea D, Downtown area. Mr. Tincher outlined the deterioration of these areas and plans for redevelopment. Mr. Dan Ryan, Chairman of the Planning Commission, introduced Mr. Frank Beckner, new Chairman of the Commission, and acknowledged all of the people who participated with the Commission in the planning effort to date on the Redevelopment Program. Mr. Beckner questioned the proposal for cul-de-sacs on Paramount Boulevard and said this should be explained to the people in that area because some of them are in favor and others are not. Mrs. Michelle Bain, Chairperson of the Citizens Redevelopment Project Area Advisory Committee and residential property owner in Subarea A, commented on meetings that have been held and she favored cul-de-sacs on Paramount which she feels would eliminate at least 50 percent of the problems now existing in the alleys where gangs of young adults meet nightly. Mr. Don Hart, Deputy Superintendent of Downey Unified School District and member of the Project Area Advisory Committee, commented on the Committee meetings and consideration given to the material presented. He noted the Committee has ex- pressed concern with regard to impact on long term residents. He thanked the Council for allowing him to be a participant on the Committee. Mr. Tincher informed the Council that at the June 20th meeting of the Reinvest- ment in Downey Citizens Committee, the Committee indicated it has reviewed the Redevelopment Plan, has surveyed the Redevelopment Project Areas, it recommends supporting the Redevelopment Project boundaries as now delineated, and it also recommends the Council move ahead. Mr. Tincher then discussed the Neighborhood Conservation Program. He said all of the property owners have been notified regard- ing the meetings to be held in order for them to provide input. He introduced Mr. and Mrs. Moore from the Paramount-Gardendale area who have been active in development of the recommendations now before the Council. Council Minutes 6/27/78 (adjourned) -1- Cis? Mrs. Leslie Moore, 8120 Priscilla Avenue, stated the residents have met regarding problems in the neighborhood and everyone she has talked to is en- thusiastic about this program, including the cul-de-sac system. Mr. Tincher stated nearly 150 households were contacted and the results are two -to -one in favor of supporting the Redevelopment Plan. He submitted a petition of the property owners in favor for the Council's review. Mr. Manny DeDios, President of Municipal Services, Inc., reviewed the Reinvestment in Downey financing plan and cited all of the changes that should be made. He explained the format for analyzing the financial feasibility of the Redevelopment Project. Mr. DeDios stated with the inception of this project, it is the philosophy of staff and the consultants that the Project should stand on its own and be self-sufficient. He further discussed the analysis of the Reinvestment financing. Mr. Tincher explained the Redevelopment law requires the City provide a 20 percent tax increment generated by a Redevelopment project shall go toward assist- ance for low and moderate income housing in the City. He then recommended the Council consider adoption of a Resolution finding that a substantial effort to meet low and moderate income housing needs is now being made by the City. Mr. Mike Wagner, Municipal Services Inc., explained fhe purpose for documenting the finding that a substantial effort is now being made, which is required by law, and said it is anticipated the HUD allocations through 1980 provide adequate coverage to make this finding. It is possible that because of the funds being ex- pended, the existing need may be met prior to the 30-year life span of the Plan. A discussion was held regarding the criteria for establishing low and moderate income levels. Mr. Tincher responded to questions regarding the various requirements and phases of the Plan. Mr. Thompson pointed out the purpose of the Plan is to provide a way in which these areas can be approved, and if there is any kind of relocation required, it would only be done in the course of plans submitted to the Commission and Council and followed only if such plans are approved. Further discussion ensued. Councilman Jackman indicated he would like more time to study this and does not want to adopt the Resolution. Mayor Greene concurred. The Resolution was taken under submission. At 7:52 p.m., it was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to adjourn the meeting. GZ) Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer i William L. Greene, Mayor Council Minutes 6/27/78 (adjourned) -2-