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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-19-78-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE n'a CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1978 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 4:30 p.m., December 19, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor/Chairman William L. Greene presiding. PRESENT: Council Members/Commissioners: Theodore H. Jackman Kenneth J. Miller Mayor Pro Ten/Vice-Chairman Milton R. Mackaig William L. Greene Mayor/Chairman ABSENT: Lyell W. Swearingen (arrived at 4:36 p.m.) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Ronald Leege, Acting. Director of Finance Robert L. Shand; City Clerk -Treasurer COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Study Session Mr. Thompson reviewed the recommendations report regarding the hiring of a financial consultant to assist in preparing the bond issue for the Redevelopment Program. Commissioner Swearingen arrived at the meeting at 4:36 p.m. Mr. Thompson continued that the firm of Dean -Witter was selected out of four firms interviewed. This is the same firm that marketed the City's recent Water Facility bonds in a satisfactory manner. It was moved by Commissioner Jackman, seconded by Commissioner Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to retain Dean -Witter as Financial Consultant. Mr. Thompson explained the next step for interviewing bond counsel firms. The firms suggested are: Warren -Beebe and Orrick, Herrington, Rowley & Sutcliffe. It is hoped that a selection will be made soon. Mr. Tincher discussed a proposed Resolution pertaining to the findings of the Commission assuring replacement of low and moderate income housing units eliminated by the proposed project (Cardono). The document finds the Commission and City have programs under way assuring that the four (Cordono) units to be removed would be replaced. Mr. Tincher referred to exhibit A of the Resolution, last paragraph, wherein under the existing Housing & Community Development Plan,..the City is committeed to provide during the next several years.the rehabilitation..of at least 60 existing units as well as the construction of 40 to 120 units of low and moderate income family housing by private development through the Section 8 Program. - Discussion followed regarding four tenants currently residing in unit number one upstairs. When the owner participation agreement has been signed, it will be the Commission's obligation to assist in the relocation of the tenants. Commissioner Jackman requested a cost report on what expenditures will be involved to relocate the.tenants involved in the owner participation agreement. Mr. Tincher said the owner participation agreement will contain a detailed analysis of all costs involved including relocation. Discussion followed regarding the meeting date upon which the Commission Resolution for a Replacement Housing Plan will be acted upon. The conclusion was to wait until a meeting date beyond December 26th. Commissioner Jackman inquired as to the holiday list and what days are in- volved for Christmas. Mr. Thompson explained the contract and Memorandum of Understanding involving holidays. All offices will be open at City Hall on Friday, December 22nd. Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 12/19/78 (adjourned) -1- Commissioner Mackaig commented that the City Council should render the decision as to whether a holiday shall be taken on a certain day, .such as Friday or a Tuesday. Mr. Thompson stated the holiday policy has already been established as to how many days and what the vacation days are. He explained the situation in the Police Department that led to the decision for setting the Tuesday holiday observance along with the other employee groups. The City Attorney has been contacted re- garding any possible legal technicalities. Commissioner Jackman verified that the next regular Council and Commission meetings will be December 26th. Commissioner Mackaig raised a question regarding upstairs tenants in the Cardona building. He suggested Mr. Cordona be informed that it is his responsi- bility to do with the tenants as he so desires. Mr. Thompson indicated that all such basic procedures are prescribed by law ,Mr. Tincher indicated he has written a letter to obtain an interpretation in terms of "when does our obligation begin as an agency?" Mr. Thompson mentioned Mr. Cardona has already informed the tenants of the coming move and that the City Council will not have to be involved in any condemnation proceedings. Mr. Tincher said the Resolution would have to beactedupon prior to actual adoption of an owner participation agreement. Commissioner Miller inquired if values for the Cardona property (earmarked for parking area) are established. Mr. Thompson replied they should be. No condemnation would be required by Mr. Cardona. Mr. Richard Hill, Vice President of Municipal Services, Inc., said the limit on project bonds will be raised to ten million dollars as of the first of the year. Staff has been discussing with Dean -Witter different kinds of financing to use for Mr'. Cardona's structure. A lease -revenue type of issue would be best, wherein the agency would construct and lease back to the user. The lease money would be used to retire the bond issue debt. Mr. Thompson indicated the first approach will be to see if Tax Allocation bonds would be feasible. If two different bond issues, one tax allocation and one revenue, the question is then, What is the better marketable bond and what is the requirement of the agency? Any loan for construction of the building probably would require that adequate parking be established. At 5:25 p.m., the Community Development Commission meeting was adjourned. CITY COUNCIL The City Council portion of the meeting commenced with all Council Members present. Lease Agreement Proposal for Acquisition of LIBS-100 Automated Library Circulation Control System Mayor Greene inquired if anyone else had bid on the lease agreement. Mr. Leege replied interviews were conducted with six various banks regarding a` lease agreement for the Library Control System. Four of the banks cannot enter into such an agreement. The Bank of America offered the best interest rate at 5-7/8%. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to accept the Lease Agreement proposal offered by the Bank of America at the interest rate of 5-7/8% for Acquisition of LIBS-100 Automated Library Circulation Control System. Councilman Jackman discussed the itinerary of the Sister City Visitation Committee and inquired as to the money expended on this activity. Mr. Thompson replied the only money spent on this program was for a recent trip to Guadalajara by two Council Members, wherein all money was paid by them- selves. No City money is going into the project. Gifts are being covered by donations. Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 12/19/78 (adjourned) -2- Councilman Miller preferred that the Sister City money be kept in a separate account and that the City keep financial records. Discussion followed involving an invitation letter to the Sister City Committee at Guadalajara regarding Miss Guadalajara. A discussion was also held regarding Council participation in the annual Christmas Parade. Mr. Thompson said more Councilmanic appointees would be welcome for the Christmas Parade Committee. Councilman Miller raised a question regarding the Rubbish Refund. He also in- quired regarding the annual $1,650 franchise cost and whether or not senior citizens could be reimbursed for increased street lighting assessments by means of adjusting the rubbish franchise payment. Mr. Thompson said he will report back on this matter. Councilman Mackaig asked about smoke detector devices on any new construction. Mr. Spindel replied he will check on this. Councilman Miller asked about "Smoking Paraphernalia" Ordinances in effect or under consideration by nearby cities. This matter will be referred to the Chief of Police. There being no further business to come before the City Council/Community Development Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer ��--- William L. Greene, Mayor Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes 12/19/78 (adjourned) -3-