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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-24-79-Regular Meetingi41,TT rS OF TEE. rInf ('0?,r1CI' - OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APRIL 24, 1979 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I0 N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Resignation of Mayor Greene Accepted Election of Councilman Kenneth J. Miller as Mayor Approved Election of Councilman Theodore H. Jackman as Mayor Pro Tempore Approved Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes: Adjourned Reg. Meeting April 3, 1979, & Regular Meeting April 10, 1979 Approved Correspondence from City of Hayward re Funding for Older Americans Act Filed Correspondence from Planning Div. re Commission's review & recommendation on Zone Change Case #140 (8422 Alameda St.) Filed (see action, page 7) Correspondence from City of Arcadia thanking Downey for financial assistance in defending law suit Filed` Rejection of Legal Claim: Ref. #416, for failure to file within time limit Approved Temporary Suspension of No Parking Anytime Restriction W/s Garfield N/o Gardendale Approved Agreement for acquisition of 6" Water Main aPPry Y from Paramount located in Century Bl. from KlondiketoDowney & auth. Mayor to sign Approved Resolution #3662, Auth. County L.A. to issue moving permits for overweight, overwidth, & overweight loads for City & rescinding Res. #2744 Adopted Resolution #3663, Adopting 1979 Standard Specs for Public Works Const. Adopted Resolution #3664, Urging Legislation to expedite const. of peripheral canal fac. for State Water Project Adopted Resolution #3665, Confirming auth. Civil Defense Signatures & rescinding Res. #1842 Adopted Resolution #3666, Designating auth. reps. of City to sign for & accept surplus Federal property & rescinding Res. #2833 Adopted Resolution #3667, Endorsing South Coast Air 1 M t P1 d b Air alit PAGE NO. Qua . anagm , an Qu Y Managemt. Dist. Bd. & SCAG & opposing mods. Adopted; staff member to deliver by Calif. Air Resources Bd. in person at hearing Ordinance #588, Amending DMC re Map Checking Fees Adopted Ordinance #589, Amending DMC re Fireworks Permits Adopted Ordinance #590, Amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change #142) Adopted 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 r. 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL rYINUTEa,.APR.:iL .24, 197� TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: - ACTION:- PAGE NO. Ordinance repealing Sec. 2430 - 2435 & Adding Sec. 2430 - 2438 DMC re Civil Defense & Disasters Introduced 4 Ordinance #591, Establishing Requirement for Posting of Prices for Automotive Fuel Adopted (emergency) 4 Staff to prepare letter to Attorney General appealing price fixing by gas stations 4 Resolution #3668, Apprvg. Fare Structure for Downey Elderly & Handicapped Transit Adopted 4 Resolution #3669, Apprvg. Appointment of Norman E. Horneyto Planning Comm. Adopted 5 Resolution #3670, Designating Alternate Member to Bd. Dir. County Sanitation Districts #2 & #18 Adopted 5 Resolution #3671, Apprvg. Appl. for Grant Funds under Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open -Space & Recreation Program Adopted 5 SS Proj. #339, Slurry Seal for Fiscal Year 1978-79 (A/C #26-16207 & #10-45428): Plans Approved & Specs & grant auth. to advertise for bids 5 CC #435, Unit II, E/s Downey Ave., Stewart & Gray Rd. to Cole St.: Appropriation of funds Approved 5 Revised green fee and cart rental schedule for Rio Hondo Golf Course, effective 5/1 Taken under subm. to May 8th 6 .. Revised By -Laws of Downey Theatre Foundation Approved 6 Carol Stewart & Art McCullough as Acting Directors of Bd. Dir. of. Downey Theatre Foundation until Gen. Mtg. 6/11/79 Approved 6 Request of Planning Comm. for increase in Referred to staff for report re remuneration per meeting from $15 to $25 all Commission fees 6 Resolution #3672, Urging support of Senate Bill 522 re PERS Adopted 7 City Manager to report back re Taxi Cab Serv. 7 Zone Change #140, 8422 Alameda St.: Zone property R-2 with PUD Approved 7 City Manager to set up meeting bet. Council & Planning Comm. 7 Councilman Mackaig req. for 15% discount to Taken under submission to Chamber/Comm. banquet on July 13th next meeting 7 Chief Martin to report back re City's radar system & cost 7 Discussion re repair work on more than one street at a time g City Manager to report back in June re Trust Fund to collect fire insurance premiums from property owners 8 Effectiveness of Skateboard Ordinance as it To be presented to Traffic relates to roller skaters Committee 8 Mayor Miller requested staff report & recommendation re continued Neighborhood Watch Program 8 Meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., May 7th 8 63: 4 U M7.7,JTF,S OF THE ,CITY {:OUNC.T..L OF THE CITY OF DOWMY APRIL 24, 1979 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7-30 p.m., April 24, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor William L. Greene presiding, PRESENT- Cow•icil Membe23., 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 Ronald Leege, Director of Finance John T. Neavill, Director of Parks & Recreation William Fe Martin, Police Chief Don Davis, Fire Chief William F. Goggin, City Planner Howard Stup, Building Official John Saunders, Personnel Officer Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Mackaig, The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Edward Ullrich, Moravian Church of Downey. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL AND ELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Greene discussed the achievements of the Council during the past year he has served as Mayor and stated his pride in serving the City, He extended his thanks to each Council Member for his support and then resigned as Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Mayor Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to accept the Resignation of William L. Greene as Mayor, The City Clerk then declared the office of Mayor open, It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to nominate Councilman Kenneth J. Miller as Mayor of the City of Downey. It was then moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene that nominations be closed, Roll call vote to elect Councilman Kenneth J. Miller as Mayor: AYES- 4 Council Members- Jackman, Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene ABSTAIN- 1 Council Member- Miller -Mayor Miller thanked each Council Member for the privilege and honor to serve as Mayor and said he will make every effort to fulfill the responsibility of the office. He declared the office of Mayor Pro Tempore open, It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Mayor Miller to nominate Councilman Theodore H. Jackman as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Downey. Roll call vote to elect Councilman Theodore H. Jackman as Mayor Pro Tempore: AYES- 4 Council Members- Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member- Jackman Mayor Miller introduced his wife, Melba, his grandson, Kenney, his son, Mike, his business associate, Alta Lennox, and the Mayor and Council Secretary, inice Durham, Mayor Miller and Mayor Pro Tem Jackman then presented to former Mayor Greene a Certificate of Election, a plaque of the Mayor's gavel, and a tie tack, Council Minutes 4/24/79 -1- The Firs Lady necklace was preserted"o Mrs. Miller, and a bouquet of roses was presented to Mrs, Greene, Each of the Council Members and the City Manager thanked Councilman Greene', for serving the past year as Mayor. . Mayor Miller then declared a recess from 7:47 p.m. to 8:01 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present, REMOVAL OF ITE14S FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda item VIII-F-4, Resolution on. Regional. Air. Quality Management Plan, was removed from the Consent Calendar, CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 3, 1979, and Regular Meeting of April 10, 1979. Correspondence from City of Hayward regarding Funding for Older Americans Act. Correspondence from Planning Division regarding Planning Commission review and recommendation on Zone Change Case No, 140 (8422 Alameda Street). (See later action on Pane 7.) Correspondence from City of Arcadia extending appreciation to Downey for financial assistance in defending law suit, Rejection of Legal Claim, Ref, #416, Myrtle Siler, for failure to file within the time limit prescribed by Government Code Section 911.2. Temporary suspension of No Parking Anytime restriction on the west side of Garfield Avenue north of Gardendale Street, Agreement for Acquisition of 6-inch Water Main from the City of Paramount located in Century Boulevard from Klondike Avenue to Downey Avenue, and authorize the Mayor to execute. RESOLUTION NO. 3662 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY .OF"LOS ANGELES TO ISSUE MOVING PERMITS FOR OVERHEIGHT, OVERWIDTH, AND OVERWEIGHT LOADS FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO..2744 RESOLUTION NO. 3663 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE 1979 ISSUE OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AND THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS, FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESOLUTION NO. 3664 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY .URGING LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL FACILITIES FOR THE STATE WATER PROJECT RESOLUTION NO, 3665 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING AUTHORIZED CIVIL DEFENSE SIGNATURES AND - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1842 RESOLUTION NO. 3666 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2833 AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Council Minutes 4/24/79 -2- sou'__ r �Mn:ast Ai,; ��ality Management Plan Mr. Spindel explained the primary developer of the Plan is the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the plan is a culmination of two years work with all of the local agencies providing input. The plan was approved by most local agencies, including SCAG, and he said it is felt it would be a workable Plan, which would not create too much economic hardship on the area. There is a hearing scheduled April 26 and 27 to go over some Plan amendments proposed by the State air Resources Board, which is felt would make the Plan unworkable, Mr. Thompson also commented on the Plan, which he said would have to be approved by the State and is mandated as a portion of the Clean Air Act, Councilman Jackman asked that someone conversant with the problems involved attend the meeting on the City°s behalf, He suggested, and Councilman Greene seconded, passing the Resolution and have staff appoint someone to deliver it in person at the hearing, RESOLUTION NO. 3667 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFDOWNEY ENDORSING THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN AS APPROVED BY THE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND OPPOSING ANY PROPOSED MODIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD The Resolution was read by title only. It was ,moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No, 3667° ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None, ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO, 588 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 9226, 9226.1, AND 9226.2 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO MAP CHECKING FEES The Ordinance was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 588, ORDINANCE N0, 589 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3337(a)(2) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO FIREWORKS PERMITS The Ordinance was read by title only, it was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No, 589, ORDINANCE N0, 590 T..:.:" AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY.-MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO, 249, --- ZONE CHANGE CASE #142) The Ordinance was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No, 590, AYES; 4 Council Members.- Mackaig, Jackman, Greene, Miller ABSTAIN.- 1 Council Member; Swearingen Council Minutes 4/24/79 -3- ... - ORDINANCE NO, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, REPEALING'SECTIONS 2430 THROUGH 2435 AND ADDING SECTIONS 2430 THROUGH 2438 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTERS The Ordinance was read by title only, Mr. Sorensen outlined some changes in format of the Ordinance. it was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to introduce the Ordinance, ORDINANCE NO. 591 - AN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUIRING EVERY PERSON SELLING GASOLINE OR OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TO IMMEDIATELY POST A SIGN INDICATING THE PRICE OF EACH GRADE OF SUCH GASOLINE OR FUEL AND PRO- HIBITING ANY SUCH PERSON FROM ADVERTISING PRODUCTS WHICH ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SALE, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT (EMERGENCY) The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Mayor Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt emergency Ordinance No, 591. Responding to questions, Mr. Goggin explained the requirements for.pole signs. Mr. Thompson said this Ordinance is similar to the County Ordinance. AYES- 4 Council Members- Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Miller NOES- 1 .Council Member- Greene Mayor Miller asked if gas stations are exempt from price fixing and who the Council could appeal this to. Mr. Sorensen replied gas stations are not exempt and an appeal can be made to the State Attorney General. Mayor Miller requested permission of the Council for staff to prepare a letter. Mr. Thompson suggested sending the letter to Independent Cities and the League, requesting them to also enter into this matter. Permission of the Council was given, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3668 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FARE STRUCTURE FOR THE DOWNEY ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED TRANSIT SERVICE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. Mr. Spindel explained 65 people who ride the bus were interviewed, and 60 indicated they had no objection to the 25$ fare. He pointed out that as a condi- tion to the grant, it'is necessary to show some fare revenue. He said the fare is a token charge only and the program would have to be discontinued if the grant is not received. CETA funds pay for the drivers' salaries, Councilman Jackman objected to the County Transportation Commission and SCAG telling the City it has to charge a fare in order to receive the grant. Mrs. Signe Van Hoeven, 8533 E. Donovan Street, said several years ago a survey was conducted, and at that time no one objected to paying a fare. She suggested possibly a waiver could be available in hardship cases. Council Minutes 4/24/79 -4- Ns, Spindel stated the Council can set the parameters for hardship case-: It was moved by Councilman Greene seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 3668, AYES-. 4 Council Memberss Mackaig, Swearingen Greene, Miller NOES- 1 Council Members Jackman RESOLUTION NO, 3669 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF NORMAN E. HORNEY AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Mayor Miller and seconded by Councilman Greene to waive further reading, It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 36690 RESOLUTION N0, 3670 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NUMBERS 2 AND 18 The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Mackaig; and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 3670, AYES; 4 Council Members-. Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSTAINS 1 Council Member. Jackman RESOLUTION NO, 3671 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z°BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No, 3671, Councilman Swearingen questioned using the funds for lighting basketball courts at Furman Park and asked if they could be used for another purpose, Mr. Neavill replied the designated uses of these funds are for expanding or developing new facilities in highly impacted urban areas, and there are a number of projects that would qualify, He said this particular project was proposed several years ago when young people using the park pointed out the existing court area was inadequate and hazardous. He indicated the lights would also cut down on vandalism, Mr. Thompson stated the lights would be used for other type activity played on the same courts. AYES- 4 Council Members-. Mackaig, Jackman, Greene, Miller NOES- 1 Council Member: Swearingen CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to approve specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on S.S. Project #339, Slurry Seal for Fiscal Year 1978-79 (Account #26-16207 and #10-45428). It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to appropriate $6500 to Account #26-16211 from Gas Tax Fund Balance (Fund 26) for use on Cash Contract #435, Unit II, East side Downey Avenue, Stewart and Gray Road to Cole Street, Council Minutes 4/24/79 -5- MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL -ACTIONS It was moved by -Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Greene to adopt a revised green fee and cart rental schedule for the Rio Hondo Golf Course effective May 1, 1979, Mr, Thompson commented on proposed plans for improvements to the Golf Course facility, the cost for which could only be offset by some increase in the fec.. Utilization of these funds from the fee, along with funds currently available, would allow the City to provide additional bonds or notes to pay for the improve- ments. It is estimated the improvements would generate around $8,000-$9,000 a yearn and the fees should generate an additional $35,000 annually Councilman Jackman questioned whether increasing the fee would affect the amount of play at the Golf Course. Mr. Thompson responded this would have to be monitored very closely. Councilman Greene suggested waiting on this until it is known whether the County is going to raise its fee at the Los Amigos Golf Course, Councilman Jackman indicated he would be willing to approve the fee for the period of May and June to see if any play is lost, Councilman Mackaig concurred, Mayor Miller said this matter has not been presented to the Recreation & Community Services Commission. During discussion, it was noted the Commission meets May lst, Councilman Greene suggested waiting until it is known what the commission's recommendation will be, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so ordered to take the revised green fee and cart rental schedule under submission to the Council Meeting of May 8tha it was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the revised By -Laws of the Downey Theatre Foundation, Inc, It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to approve Carol Stewart and Art McCullough as Acting Directors June 11, 1979, It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Mayor Miller to approve the Planning Commission's request for increase in remuneration per meeting from $15 to $25, Councilman Jackman stated that if the Commissioners can show the Council where their expenses exceed $15, he would consider an increase. However, he feels the Council should review what the other Commissions receive, Councilman Swearingen indicated he could not vote for this, Mayor Miller withdrew his second to the motion and requested staff to come back with a report on what the other Commissions receive and for how long, Councilman Mackaig stated for the record he made the motion to approve, and he feels his Commissioner is worth the increase. Referred to staff for reporto REPORTS ✓ Mr, Thompson presented to Council for consideration a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 522, which would allow a City to have a different Retirement Plan for new employees after a certain date. This, he said, would in no way effect or impact current employees or change any current retirement, Council Minutes 4/24/79 -6- RESOLUTION N0, 3672 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 522 AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTION OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT The Resolution was read by title only, It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading, It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No, 3672, Mr, Thompson commented on contacts made with various taxi cab companies in an attempt to provide the City with Taxi Cab Service since Southeast Taxi ceased its operation due to illness of the owner. He will bring back further report to the Council, Mr, Goggin requested Council direction on Zone Change Case No, 140, 8422 Alameda Street, so that an ordinance can be prepared. He mentioned the Council approved the applicant's revised request to zone the property Rm2 with a transitional overlay, but the Planning Commission approved its original recommendation that the property be zoned Rm2 with a PUD. During discussion, Mr. Goggin pointed out that with a PUD, the applicant would have to apply for a variance in order to build what he wants on the property. Mr. Booker Everett, 10714 Horley Street, requested a decision on this so he will know what he can do with the property. He voiced no preference for the PUD or transitional overlay. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to approve Rm2 zone with a PUD on Zone Change Case No, 140, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At the request of Councilman Mackaig, Mr. Thompson will set up a meeting between the Planning Commission and City Council, Councilman Mackaig stated the Chamber of Commerce is having a golf tournament anquet with dinner at the Rio Hondo Golf Course, He requested the Chamber be approval of a 15 percent discount for the dinner. Mr. Neavill commented on the lease agreement with Marmac°s Rio Hondo Food Service, which provides the City may approve of particular functions where the lessee must provide 15 percent reduction; but, the lease also provides the lessee will not pay the City any percentage on that particular function, Mayor Miller feels if this is approved for the Chamber, it should also be approved for other groups. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to grant the Chamber of Commerce the opportunity of using the Rio Hondo Golf Course banquet facility at 15 percent reduction on July 13, 1979, Mayor Miller feels the Chamber should strive to increase its membership, Councilman Greene suggested it might be easier and better for the City to give a reduction on the price of green fees rather than the price of food, Councilman Mackaig concurred, Taken under submission to the next meeting, Councilman Swearingen voiced his objection to the Police Department radar system of giving tickets. He requested a report from the Police Chief regarding the number of radar units on patrol in the City and the cost, Chief Martin will report back next meeting, Councilman Swearingen asked if it is possible that repair of City streets could be done one at a time rather than two or three at a time, Mr. Spindel replied that quite often, more than one street is included in the same contract, Council Minutes 4/24/79 -7- Mr, Thompson said if a contractor were required to do only one street at a time it could mean a higher bid for the work because of the higher costs involved. He said attempts are made to coordinate the work, Councilman Jackman stated he feels that closure of the intersection of Brookshire and Imperial for five days is completely out of line, Mr. Spindel mentioned that if the intersection was left half open and closed, it would have prolonged the work because of pouring concrete, Councilman Swearingen requested for the record that the City Manager dili- gently look into the possibility of setting up a trust fund to collect fire _ insurance premiums from each property owner in the City of Downey. He feels that in a short time, the property owners would then be free of paying fire insurance, Mr. Thompson said this would have to be a plan, whereby the City through its Fire Department would provide through tax money a fire service, where rather than paying fire insurancep the property owner would pay into a trust fund which the City would undertake for insuring against fire loss. The trust fund would be built to a point where the interest income exceeds the annual fire loss, and then the fire insurance could be discontinued. Because of the staff time now involved with budgeting, he will report back to the Council around the middle of June, Councilman Greene questioned the effectiveness of the Skateboard Ordinance as it relates to people on roller skates, Chief Martin suggested perhaps the pedestrian and bicycle program in the schools should be expanded to include roller skating. To be presented to the Traffic Committee, Mayor Miller called for continued effort on the Neighborhood Watch Program and noted other cities have formed a board to provide ongoing direction. He requested a staff report back and a recommendation, Chief Martin mentioned this program was successful in two cities where their boards were set up as nonprofit corporations in order to be eligible for grant funds. There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was then moved by Councilman Mackaig to adjourn the meeting at 10200 p.m. to 4030 p.m., May 7, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for a joint meeting with the Community Development Commission, Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Kenneth J. Mi er, Mayor Council Minutes 4/24/79 -8-