HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-29-79-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 29, 1979
T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S
SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO.
Public Works/Engineering Employee of the
Year Award presented to Greg Mayfield 1
Plaque presented to Len Rullo for serving
on Planning Commission 1
Plaque presented to Dan Ryan for serving
on Planning Commission 1
Hearing on proposed use of City's General
Revenue Sharing Funds for 1979-80 FY Closed 1
Hearings on Taxi Service Applications of
Day & Nite Yellow Cab Co. & Los Angeles Closed; application of L.A.
Yellow Cab Co. Yellow Cab approved & auth.
processing permit 1, 2
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2
Minutes: Adj. Meeting, October 3, 1978;
Reg. Meeting, May 8, 1979; & Adj. Meeting,
May 15, 1979 Approved 2
Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #419 & 420 Approved 2
General
Warrants: #175688 - 176073
#205774 - 205838
Approved 2
Hearing
on Zone Change Case #144, 12039
Lakewood Bl.
Set for June 12, 1979 2
Report on Roller Skating Regulations
Received & filed 2
Hearing
on Moratorium of Apartment Conversions Set for June 12, 1979 2
Hearing
on Prohibiting Issuance of Building
Permits
in Firestone Corridor Study Area
Set for June 12, 1979 3
Resolution #3674, Supporting Legislation for
essential features of State Water Proj, incl.
Peripheral Canal Adopted 3
Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Auditorium
Air Conditioning: Specs & auth. advertising
(A/C #29-20301) Approved 3
By -Laws of Downey Guadalajara Sister City
Assn. Received & filed 3
Executive session re personnel negotiations 3
Ordinance amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec.
9106.06 DMC (Zone Change Case #143) Introduced 3
ordinance #593, amending Sec. 8223 DMC (re
Fire Zone I) Adopted 4
Ordinance #594, Amending Zoning Map adopted
by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change Case #140) Adopted 4
Resolution #3675, Describing any imprvmt. &
changes within Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 for
FY 79-80 & Ordering City Engr. prepare &
file report of same Adopted 4
Report, AD 121 4
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 29, 1979
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT: ACTION:
Resolution #3676, Apprvg. Engr's Rpt. for
Assmts. on Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121, 79-•80 Adopted
Resolution #3677, Decl. Int. to Levy Assmts.
within Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121, 79-80 Adopted
Resolution #3678, Adopting Policy Statement
on I-105 Fwy. Housing Replenishment Prgm. Adopted'; copies to be mailed
Resolution consenting to Joint Pub. Hrg.
w/Comm. Dev. Comm. to consider formal
adoption of Redevelopment Plan Amendment No action
CC #426, Pomering, Wiley -Burke, & Orizaba
@ Quoit: Reject bid (A/C #26-16196) Approved
SS #339, Slurry Seal 78-79, Award to Roy
Allen on alt. bid (A/C #10-4-5428 & 26-16207) Approved
Revised list of SB-821 Pedestrian Imprvmts.
79-80 Alloc. & auth. subm. of appl. to L.A.
County Transp. Comm. Approved
Progress Rpt. on Downey Theatre Foundation
Theatre Rental Rates
Second proposal of Cal-Surance for Health
Benefit - Excess insurance policy, 6/l/79:
Auth. acceptance & auth. Dir. Finance to
prepare warrant for 1st annual premium &
grant permission to staff to obtain propo-
sals & notify RLKautz of City's intent to
terminate present contract
Proposed contract w/Carl Warren & Co. &
auth. Mgr. Procurement to sign for 7/1/79
thru 6/30/80
Received & filed
Approved
Approved
Approved
Two Towing Contracts: Doug's Tug for Eastern
Dist. & United Towing for Western Dist.:
Auth. Mgr. Procurement to sign Approved
Barricade on Second St. bet. Brookshire &
Dolan from 9:OOam to 4:00pm, 6/2/79
Hearing on 79-80 Municipal Budget
Cap. Imprvmts. Golden Park Enhancement Area
1979-80 Hospital Budget: Deny approval of
changes requested
Lease -Purchase Computer Agmt. w/Hewlett-
Packard: Auth. City Mgr, to enter into agmt.
Mr. Spindel to review graffiti removal on
bowling alley
Discussion re meeting of 105 Freeway Cities
Cn. Swearingen req. staff to check into
correcting unpaved parkway on E/s Paramount
@ Warren High School
Staff directed to prepare Resol. supporting
SB-217 "Spirit of 13" Gann Initiative &
Busing Issue to be placed on June ballot
City plaque to be sent to League Cal. Cities
for display in new building
Meeting adj. to 5:00 p.m., June 4, 1979
Paae 2 of 2
Approved
Set for June 12, 1979
Approved
Approved
Approved
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 29, 1979
The City Council of the City of Downey held :n adjourned regular meeting at
7:30 p.m., May 29, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Kenneth J. Miller presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members -
Milton R. Mackaig
Theodore H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem
Lyell W. Swearingen
William L. Greene
Kenneth J. Miller Mayor
ALSO PRESENTa 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 F. Martin, Police Chief
Don Davis, Fire Chief
Howard Stup, Building Official
Francis E. Carter, Assistant City Planner
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 Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. The Flag Salute was led
by Councilman Mackaig.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Spindel assisted Mayor Miller in presenting the Public Works/Engineering
Employee of the Year Award to Greg Mayfield, Sr. Engineering Aid, Water Division.
Mayor Miller presented a plaque to Mr. Len Rullo for his service on the
Planning Commission.
Councilman Greene presented a plaque to Mr. Dan Ryan for his service on the
Planning Commission.
HEARINGS
Mayor Miller declared the hearing open to provide an opportunity for citizens
of Downey to present oral or written input on proposed Use of the City°s General
Revenue Sharing Funds for the 1979-80 Fiscal Year. He inquired if the City Clerk
had the Proof of Publication,,and the City Clerk replied yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so
ordered to receive and file the Proof of Publication.
Mr. Thompson said the public hearing is required with the possibility for any
citizen to make comment on the use of Revenue Sharing Funds.
There being no one present to speak regarding the proposed use of General
Revenue Sharing Funds, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman
Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing.
Mayor Miller declared the hearing open on the Taxi Service Application of
Day & Nite Yellow Cab Company. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of
Publication, and the City Clerk replied yes.
It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
so ordered to receive and file the Proof of Publication.
Mr. Thompson stated under the terms of the City°s ordinances, a public hear-
ing is required to be held prior to issuance of a taxicab permit. Two applications
have been submitted, one by Day & Nite Yellow Cab Company, the other by Los Angeles
Yellow Cab Company, and both have indicated they will have vehicles available for
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Downey. He commented on the vehicle inspections that will be necessary once the .
Council indicates its intention to grant a permit to one or both of the companies.
Mayor Miller inquired if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the
proposed Application of Day & Nite Yellow Cab Company.
Mr. Richard Perrin, President of Day & Nits Yellow Cab Company, discussed
the problems involving Workers Compensation. He mentioned the other cities in
which he provides taxi service and responded to questions of the Council.
There being no one to speak in opposition, the hearing was kept open while
the Council conducted the hearing on the Taxi Service Application of Los Angeles
Yellow Cab Company.
Mayor Miller declared the hearing open on the Taxi Service Application of
Los Angeles Yellow Cab Company. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of.
Publication, and the City Clerk replied yes.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Greene to re-
ceive and file the Proof of Publication.
Mayor Miller inquired if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the
proposed Application of Los Angeles Yellow Cab Company.
Mr. George Nishakawa, representing Los Angeles Yellow Cab Company, discussed
the problems of premiums concerning Workers Compensation insurance and indicated
they have obtained a carrier. He mentioned Los Angeles Yellow Cab has applied
for franchise permits in other cities, and he commented on the company's equipment.
Mr. Nishakawa responded to questions and was advised that if a permit is granted
on the current rate structure, any change would have to be approved by Council.
There being no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Mackaig,
seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to close both the
public hearings for Taxi Service Applications.
Chief Martin explained once the Council grants permission to operate, the
Police Department will then conduct its investigation on the company's drivers
and equipment. A full report will be brought back to the Council.
Discussion followed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the Application of Los Angeles Yellow Cab Company
and authorize processing the permit.
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Items VIII-C-1, Cash Contract #445, and VIII-E-1, Sister City By -Laws,
were removed from the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mr. Shand advised that in the Resolution concerning the Peripheral Canal, in
the third WHEREAS, second to last line, the word "Deltav° should be inserted after
1°Sacramento River."
It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed
by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent'Calendar:
Minutes: Adjourned_ Regular_ Meeting, October 3, 1978, Regular Meeting, May 8,---
19792 and
Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #419, Myrtle Siler, and Ref. #420, Albert
Missler.
General Warrants: 4175688 - 176073; #205774 - 205838: $1,217,879.05.
Hearing on Zone Change Case No. 144, 12039 Lakewood Boulevard: Set for
7:30 p.m., June 12, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Report on Roller Skating Regulations.
Hearing on Moratorium of Apartment Conversions: Set for 7:30 p.m., June 12,
1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
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Hearing on Prohibiting Issuance of Building Permits in the Firestone Corri-
dor Study Areas Set for 7.30 p.m., June 12, 1979, in the Council Chamber
of the Downey City Hall,
RESOLUTION NO, 3674
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING LEGISLATION PROVIDING THE ESSENTIAL FEATURES
OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT, INCLUDING THE PERIPHERAL CANAL
AYES; 5 Council Members. Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller
Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Auditorium Air Conditioning
Councilman Jackman pointed out that air conditioning is a great user of energy,
and he questioned the need to place air conditioning at the Apollo Center,
Mr. Thompson commented on the desirability of the air conditioning in the
auditorium particularly when meetings are held during the summer months. This was
contemplated in HCD funds proposed for improvements at the Apollo Center.
Mr, Neavill explained there is an intense use of the auditorium with as many
as 250-300 people at one time, and the room can get very stuffy. The intention
would be to operate the air conditioning only when conditions require.
Discussion followed,
Councilman Mackaig asked that staff see the air conditioning is operated by a
thermostat to be controlled only by staff.
It was moved by Councilman. Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Miller, and
passed by the following vote to approve specifications and authorize advertising
for bids on the Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Auditorium Air Conditioning
(Account #29-20301).
AYES. 3 Council Members Mackaig, Swearingen, Miller
NOES. 2 Council Members. Jackman, Greene
The By -Laws of the Downey Guadalajara Sister City Association were received
and filed,
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sharon Hawkins, 8101 Leeds, indicated she is subject to a rent increase be-
ginning July 1st and requested the Council to appoint a board to hear complaints.
She would also like to see a rent rollback to January 1, 1979, and she presented a
petition to the Council,
Debbie Inglebrook, 8049 Leeds, said she, too, has received notice of a rent
increase, and she presented a petition favoring rent control. She also would like
to see a board appointed.
At 8.42 p.m., Mayor Miller recessed the meeting to 'executive session to
discuss personnel negotiations. The meeting resumed at 9:37 p,m, with all Council
Members present,
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO,
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 (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 143)
The Ordinance 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 Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed
by unanimous vote to introduce the Ordinance,
ORDINANCE NO. 593
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 8223 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
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The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig
and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No, 593.
ORDINANCE NO. 594
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.
248, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 140)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig
and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 594.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 3675
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESCRIBING ANY IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES WITHIN LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80
AND ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT OF SAME
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene and
seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed
by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3675.
Mr. Spindel reported on the total estimated cost for maintenance and operation
of the street lights during the current year, including only mid -block lights
which minus the State funds from the one percent Proposition 13 allocation leaves
a balance of $197,000 total amount to be assessed. He then commented on the rates
for Zone I - Residential, Zone II - Industrial and Commercial, Zone IV - Residential
Voluntary Petitions, Zone V - Regional shopping Center, and Zone VI - West Firestone
Commercial.
RESOLUTION NO. 3676
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1979-80
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig
and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3676.
RESOLUTION NO. 3677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENT
WITHIN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1979-80
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. 3677 (sets public hearing for
June 12, 1979).
RESOLUTION NO. 3678
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A POLICY STATEMENT ON THE I-105 FREEWAY HOUSING
REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM
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The Resolution was read by title only. it was moved by Councilman Mackaig
and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and
passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3678.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so
ordered that copies of Resolution No. 3678 be sent to ali of the corridor cities
and appropriate parties.
The Council took no action on the Resolution consenting to a Joint Public
Hearing with the Community Development Commission to consider formal adoption_
the Redevelopment Plan Amendment due to the fact that the Commission took no
action at its meeting. ''
CASH CONTRACTS
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and
passed by unanimous vote to reject the bid received for the construction of street
improvements on Cash Contract #426, Pomering Road, Wiley -Burke Avenue, and Orizaba
Avenue at Quoit Street (Account #26-16196).
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed
by unanimous vote to award S.S. Project #339, Slurry Seal for Fiscal Year 1978-79,
to Roy Allen, the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of the unit prices bid on
the alternate bid (Account #10-4-5428 and 26-16207).
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the revised list of SB-821 Pedestrian Improvements
for Fiscal Year 1979-80 Allocation, and authorize submittal of an application to
the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC).
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
so ordered to receive and file the Progress Report on the Downey Theatre
Foundation_
Councilman Mackaig complimented the report and asked Mr. Neavill to convey
this to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Neavill pointed out the lease provides the Council shall approve the
rental schedule, and the Board of Directors recommends approval of the rate
schedule submitted prior to their taking over operation of the Theatre. He feels
the American Flag should be provided.to any organization at no charge. Mr.
Neavill stated the Foundation has informed the local cultural organizations that
the rates will be what are shown on the schedule, subject to Council°s approval.
He noted the rates are less than initially charged in order to attract greater
use, particularly through volume and daytime uses.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve the Theatre Rental Rates as submitted by the
Downey Theatre Foundation.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and
passed by unanimous vote to authorize acceptance of the second proposal of
Cal-Surance for Health Benefit - Excess Insurance Policy, commencing June 1, 1979,
and authorize the Director of Finance to prepare and execute a warrant payable to
Lockwood, Dipple & Green in the amount of $24,015.84, which will be the first
annual premium and will bind the City and the insurer, and grant permission for
staff to obtain proposals from acceptable firms and notify R. L. Kautz of the
City°s intention to terminate the present contract.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve the proposed contract with Carl Warren &
Company and authorize the Manager of Procurement to execute on behalf of the City
for the period July 1, 1979, through June 30, 1980.
It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to grant approval for the Manager of Procurement to execute on
behalf of the City two Towing Contracts: One with Doug°s Tug for the Eastern
District, and the other with United Towing for the Western District.
It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to grant permission to barricade Second Street between Brookshire
Avenue and Dolan Avenue from 9.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 2, 1979.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and
passed by unanimous vote to set a hearing on the 1979-80 City of Downey Budget
for 7:30 p.m., June 12, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
passed by the following vote to approve proposed Capital Ymprovements in the
Golden Park Neighborhood Enhancement Area.
Councilman Jackman does not feel a sidewalk on the west side of Klondyke
north of Golden can be constructed unless property is acquired, but curbs should
definitely be put in. He said engineering should be done and in some areas curbs
should be given priority.
jMr. Spindel explained the State requirement for installing wheelchair ramps.
AYES: 5 Council Memberss Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller
Councilman Mackaig mentioned the Council has been out of town and he has not
had an opportunity to review the 1979-60 Hospital Budget. He made a. motion to
deny approval of the changes requested in the proposed Budget. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Jackman and passed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Thompson commented on the selection of the Lease -Purchase Computer
Agreement with Hewlett-Packard to replace the current equipment which has been
unsatisfactory to the City. He said there are guarantees and protections in the
agreement for the City in the event of any difficulties with the present contract
and approval at this time would allow the lead time necessary to move ahead and
protect the City°s operation. There will be no increased costs as a result of
the change, which would provide more dependable equipment.
Mr. Carlos Mendez, Manager of Data Processing, responded to questions regard-
ing converting over to the new equipment while retaining the old equipment for
approximately one month. He said upon approval of the agreement the conversions
will begin as soon as possible on the new equipment. Mr. Mendez commented on
( other cities currently using Hewlett-Packard equipment and stated the estimated
{(l cost for conversion would be a total of 12 man -months, or approximately $12,000
in salaries. The City would still have 30 days to cancel in the event the conver-
sions are not satisfactory. Mr. Mendez also noted the space savings that would
be accomplished.
Councilman Mackaig asked about waiting on this until the City Attorney has
received further information concerning termination of the Honeywell contract.
Mr. Sorensen indicated action by Honeywell would depend on the Council°s
decision concerning the new computer equipment. He said at any time up to one
year after installation of the equipment, if the City is unable to get a release
from the present arrangement, the new equipment can be cancelled with the City
paying certain charges.
Mr. Mendez explained it is his understanding there is no fee for conversion --
the only fee starts when the equipment is delivered.
Mr. Sorensen stated he has had some correspondence and telephone discussions
with the counsel for Honeywell, and they have indicated they have not had an
opportunity to review all of the information and form an opinion. He hopes to have
some further information from them by the end of this week or early next week.
Discussion followed.
It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
passed by unanimous vote to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Lease -
Purchase Contract with Hewlett-Packard for the Data Processing specified therein.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Mackaig inquired about the status of the camera equipment.
Mr. Thompson replied the camera is on order.
Councilman Greene indicated the graffiti removed from the bowling alley was
not done satisfactorily.
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Mr. Spindel will check into it.
Councilman Jackman said be is anxious to have a meeting of the 105 Freeway
Corridor Cities.
Mr. Thompson explained he has been in contact with some of the corridor
cities and has received favorable response. He has also asked them to specify
available dates for the meeting,
Councilman Greene feels information should be given to Supervisor Schabarum.
Councilman Jackman wants the original committee of the corridor cities to
plan what they intend to do.
Councilman Swearingen cited an unpaved parkway on the east side of Paramount
Boulevard along Warren High School, which he feels should be corrected.
Mr. Spindel explained that is the responsibility of the property owner.
Councilman Swearingen asked staff to check into this to see if anything can
be done.
Mayor Miller cosmmented on a meeting at which Trevor Grimm, past president of
the Apartment House Association of Los Angeles, will speak on Rent Control.
Mayor Miller then referred to correspondence received requesting the City to
adopt a resolution supporting Senate Bill 217 -"Spirit of 13" Gann initiative
and the Bu.sina Issue beina placed on the November 1979 ballot rather than waitina
The City Manager was directed to prepare the Resolution.
Councilman Jackman asked what has been done on Senate Bill 858
Mr. Thompson replied a two -page correspondence was mailed to the City°s
State Senator and Assemblyman, indicating the Council°s opposition.
Councilman Jackman said the League supported this Bill without input from the
cities.
It was suggested the League be contacted on this issue, it was further
suggested that a City plaque be sent to the League for display in the new building.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10.43 p.m. to 5-00 p.m., June 4, 1979, in the Council Chamber of
the Downey City Hall.
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Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Kenneth Ja Mi9j4r, Mayor
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