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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-26-79-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 26, 1979 O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: - ACTION: PAGE NO. Presentation of picture trophy of Downey's entry in 1979 Tournament of Roses Parade 1 Presentation to Mr. Charles Chapel for serving on Traffic Comm. 1 Resolution #3691, Adopting 1979-80 Budget & Implementing Documents, as submitted: W/exception of Management -Supervision Pay Plan beginning lst pay period in July & include corrections on Firemen's MOU Adopted 2 Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg., June 5, 1979; Reg. Mtg., June 12, 1979, as amended Approved 2 Corres. from Citizens Health & Envirommntl. Sanitation Comm. re Operating Keep America Beautiful Comm. under direction of Executive Coordinator Filed 2 Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #422 & #423 Approved 2 General Warrants: #176320 - 176537 #205869 - 205905 Approved 2 Apptmt. of Mayor Pro Tem Jackman, Cn. Greene, & CM Thompson to 2nd Century Foundation Ed. for term expiring June 30, 1982 Approved 2 Discussion re rent control 2, 3 Ordinance #598, Amending DMC re Establishmt. of Water Service Connection Charges by Resol. Adopted 3 Ordinance #599, Amending Sec. 7133 re Fees for Highway Repair Adopted 3 Ordinance #600, Amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change Case #144) Adopted 3 Resolution #3692, Decl. Intention to Vacate Portion of Chaney Ave. S/o Cecilia St. Adopted 3 Resolution granting limited access rights previously relinquished on Burns Ave. at 11401 Pruess Ave. Withdrawn from Agenda 3 Resolution establishing Water Service Connection Charges Referred to Water Advisory Board 4 Resolution #3693, Establishing Rates of Repair for Highway Surfaces Performed by City Adopted 4 CC #441, Wilderness Park Walkways: Accept imprvmts., extra work (A/C #21-17127) Approved 4 Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Various Imprvmts.: Reject only bid & authorize readvertising f/bids (A/C #28-20901) Approved 4 Air Conditioning At Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Auditorium: Award to Hendey Engrg. of Downey (A/C #29-20301) Approved 4 Extend DART Agmt. until 12/31/79 Approved; req. for report 4 $100 refund to each assn. paying $200 for Fireworks Sales Permit Fee for 1979 Approved 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 26, 1979 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Disclosure of membership by Council Members Council Members to declare on in Downey Chamber of Commerce in accordance each decision of fiscal nature w/State Gov't Code, Sec. 1091.5 involving Chamber 5 Long range program for Liability Insurance: Continue for 1979-80 & accept Granite State proposal coverage for $1-$5 million for $43,500 Approved 5 Request for barricade on 7300 block Coolgrove Dr. for block party on July 4th Granted 5 Vacancy for Dist. 1 on Parking Place Comm. 5 City Mgr. to obtain plans & layout of Lighting at Furman Park & discuss with Cn. Swearingen 5 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 26, 1979 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., June 26, 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 PRESENT; Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Leland C. Dolley, Acting 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 F. Stup, Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Francis E. Carter, Assistant City Planner John H. Saunders, Personnel Officer Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Wetzel, Christ Lutheran Church. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Jackman. Mr. Millard Davidson, Vice President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, presented to Mayor Miller and Mrs. Maxine Bennett, President of the Downey Rose Float Association, a picture trophy of Downey's entry in the 1979 Tournament of Roses Parade. Councilman Greene presented a commendation to Mr. Charles Chapel for his services on the Traffic Committee. HEARINGS Mayor Miller opened the public hearing on the City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1979-80, which was continued from the regular meeting of June 12, 1979. Mr. Thompson commended the Council for keeping the costs of City government down. The new Budget is projected at $13,995,118 in the General Fund, or some $700,000 less, including contingencies. Nearly $200,000 was eliminated from the Budget requests as originally presented. Mr. Thompson recommended adoption of the Budget as presented at this time. Mayor Miller inquired if there was anyone present to speak to the Budget for Fiscal Year 1979-80, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to close the hearing, Councilman Greene raised a question regarding the bailout money and any re- sulting consequences if the bailout is deferred by Legislature. Mr. Thompson replied that if the State rejects the bailout program the City would be compelled to further cut services and utilize contingency money ending the fiscal year at a zero balance. If the bailout program is delayed for 30 or 40 days, there would not be any great problem. At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Miller recessed the meeting to executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the Budget. The meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m. with all Council Members present, Mr. Thompson said the Budget Resolution reflects changes in Section 8 (Firemen's Association MOU) and in Section 9, to be effective July 1, 1979. Council Minutes 6/26/79 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 3691 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 BUDGET WITH IMPLEMENT- ING DOCUMENTS 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 Jackman to adopt the Budget as submitted and Resolution No< 3691 as submitted, with the exception of Section 9 - the Management - Supervision Pay Plan shall start as of the first pay period in July instead of October and shall also include corrections in the Firemen's Association MOU. Councilman Jackman said he would like to have the motion to include the July starting time for Management -Supervision because such a raise was not forthcoming at an earlier time due to Proposition 13, and he thinks they have done an outstand- ing job. The motion was seconded by Councilman Greene, He then reiterated Councilman Jackman°s remarks and commended staff for having made possible a $700,000 (4&) reduction in the proposed Budget, Mayor Miller extended his appreciation to staff for the fine work they do. Councilman Swearingen said he also appreciates the Management personnel, but prefers to await outcome of the possible bailout and long-range financing legisla- tion prior to casting his vote affirmatively. Discussion followed regarding the bailout or long-term financing. July loth appears to be possible passage date for the bailout moneys Roll call vote on adoption of Resolution No. 3691. AYES: 3 Council Members.- Jackman, Greene, Miller NOES. 2 Council Members.- Mackaig, Swearingen CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Adjourn June 12. 1979 as Correspondence from Citizens Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee regarding Operating the Keep Downey Beautiful Committee under the direct of the Executive Coordinator. Denial of Legal Claims: Ref. #422, William Nichols; and Ref, #423, Allstate Insurance Company. General Warrants.- #176320 - 176537; #205869 - 205905: $494,694.74. of Mayor Pro Tem Jackman, Councilman Greene, and City Ma .son to the Second Century Foundation Board for the term AYES- 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (items not on Agenda) Sharon Hawkins, 8101 Leeds Street, Downey, requested rent control and the appointment of a special board for hearings on the subject. She also requested the Mayor for a show of hands of people in the audience favoring rent control, Mayor Miller then called for a show of hands favoring rent control and asked citizens to avail themselves of the rent control forms at City Hall to be completed and returned to the City Clerk, He commented on Proposition 13 and the resulting assessments on the market value of new construction. Possibly, the rent on new construction would be higher than on older units. The law of supply and demand would be ineffective in view of heavy demand, Mayor Miller said he would be opposed to rent control. He would prefer to resolve rent hardship cases on a person -to -person basis, Council Minutes 6/26/79 -2- Mr, William Blazer, 9140 Brookshire Avenue, commented on the shortcomings of Proposition 13 in relation to recent rent increases, Mr. Ed McGrew, 8000 East Telegraph Road, complained regarding $50 rent in- crease within two weeks of the rent control vote last June, Mr, Alan Marvin, 9140 Brookshire Avenue, suggested adoption of a law to protect rentorso Councilman Mackaig asked the audience what would happen if the Downey City Council implemented rent control giving landlords an opportunity to raise rents by 7.9% in Downey and how many rentors in Downey have landlords who would not then raise the rents 7,9%2 Ms, Vartanian, 8603 Lubec, voiced opposition to rent control, ORDINANCES ORDINANCE N0, 598 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 7320 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER SERVICE CONNEC- TION CHARGES BY RESOLUTION The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 598. ORDINANCE NO. 599 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 7133 WHICH RELATES TO FEES FOR HIGHWAY REPAIR 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. 599, ORDINANCE NO, 600 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. 263, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 144) 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, 600, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3692 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF CHANEY AVENUE SOUTH OF CECILIA STREET 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 Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No, 3692, Mayor Miller announced that the Resolution granting limited access rights previously relinquished on Burns Avenue at 11401 Pruess Avenue, has been withdrawn from the Agenda, Council Minutes 6/26/79 -3- RESOLUTION NO, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES The Resolution was read by title only. No action, The Resolution was then referred to the Water Advisory Board. RESOLUTION NO. 3693 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING RATES OF REPAIR OF HIGHWAY SURFACES PER- FORMED BY THE CITY 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. 3693, CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to accept the improvements completed in conjunction with Cash Contract #441, Wilderness Park Walkways; approve extra work in the amount of $1,800; and accept the responsibility for maintenance thereof (Account #21-17127). It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to reject the only bid received and authorize re -advertis- ing for bids on Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Various Improvements (Account #28-20901). It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Mayor Miller, and passed by the following vote to award a contract to Hendey Engineering of Downey, the lowest and best bidder, for installation of Air Conditioning at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Auditorium (Account #29-20301). AYES: 3 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Miller NOES: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Greene Councilman Jackman inquired when the air conditioning will be installed. Mr. Spindel replied the contract is subject to HUD approval, which is still forthcoming, Mr. Henriksen explained the low bidder has obtained two air conditioning units. Otherwise, he would have had to wait until December to obtain all the required units. The job should be finished in about September. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to extend the DART Agreement until December 31, 1979. Councilman Mackaig reported on his attendance at a meeting held the evening of June 25th. He said 35 women attended the meeting of which six favored continu- ing the DART Program and 28 were opposed, Councilman Jackman thinks the DART Program can and should be sold to the City of Downey, Mr, Spindel reported on the DART advertising promotion now in progress. Councilman Jackman requested a report from the collector as to whether the unrush of publicity has done any good and if the DART pickups have increased, Councilman Greene said DART will continue to be vital in view of less space being available for landfill. Discussion followed regarding DART advertising and the separate costs of the hauling operations incurred by the contract carrier. AYES; 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Council Minutes 6/26/79 -4- It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to direct the Director of Finance to make a $100 refund to each association who has paid $200 for Fireworks Sales Permit Fee for 1979. rship by Council Members in the State Government Code. Section Mayor Miller, Councilman Jackman, Councilman Mackaig, and Councilman Swearingen said they are members of the City of Downey Chamber of Commerce. Any future Council decisions of a fiscal nature involving the Chamber of Commerce shall indicate the Council Members' declaration of membership in the Chamber. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote that the previously determined long range program for Liability Insurance be continued for Fiscal Year 1979-80 and the Granite State proposal for the $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 coverage be accepted for the total cost of $430250. It was noted the increase in catastrophic protection from $2,000,000 this fiscal year to $5,000,000 can be obtained at less than a $1,000 increase in annual premium. Councilman Jackman commented that possibly by next year the City will have established a sufficient reserve fund to consider self-insurance short of catastrophic eventualities. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Mr. Thompson reported on receipt of a letter from Mr Coolgrove Drive, requesting a barricade on the 7300 block for conducting a block party on July 4, 1979, by citizens ve at home. Carl Bergk, 7337 of Coolgrove cul-de-sac interested in It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to grant the request for barricade. Councilman Jackman commented the Council might be setting a precedent. Mr. Thompson said the cul-de-sac street is a determining factor, Mr. Dolley stated no precedent is set if each individual request is considered in its own set of circumstances. Mr. Archie Wild, 7343 Coolgrove Drive, favors permission for the barricade. AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller NOES; 1 Council Member: Jackman Mr. Thompson informed the Council of a vacancy for District One on the Parking Place Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Swearingen requested staff input regarding the lighting situation at Furman Park. Mr. Thompson said he will obtain plans of the lighting layout and discuss them with Councilman Swearingen. Mrs. Signe Van Hoeven, 8533 Donovan Street, requested the DART Program recycle promotion be presented again to the public. Mr. Thompson will contact Mr. Bergk regarding the barricade for the July 4th block party. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting. was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Robert L. Shand,`City Clerk -Treasurer Kenneth J. Miller, Mayor Council Minutes 6/26/79 -5-