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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-10-79-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 10, 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. Request of DCEA for equal benefits & salary increases as other employee groups No action 1 Request of Disabilities Unlimited, Inc., for "seed" money from City to go toward matching Approved, providing Grant funds required in receiving Federal Grant received 2 Resolution #3694, Adopting Negative Declaration for Downey Redevelopment Plan Amendment & General Plan Amendment Adopted 3 Resolution #3695, Adopting Amendment to General Plan Map for Areas in Downey Rede- Adopted; referred back to Planning velopment Proj. Area (Subarea A) - amended Commission for report 3, 7 Ordinance #601, Prohibiting Issuance of Bldg. Permits on certain portions of Tweedy Lane (emergency) Adopted 3 Removal of items from Consent Calendar 3 Minutes: Adjourned Reg. Mtg. June 25, 1979 Approved 3 Denial of Legal Claim, Ref. #425 Approved 4 S.S. Proj. #328, Fifth St. - Downey Av. to Brookshire Av.: Plans & specs & auth. to advertise for bids (A/C #26-16191) Approved 4 General Warrants: #176538 - 176881 #205906 - 205951 Approved 4 Minutes, Regular Mtg. June 26, 1979 Approved 4 Change fee from $5.00 to $10.00 for Permit Approved; to be brought back next Parking in Downtown Public Parking Lots meeting for any add'l action 4 Resolution #3696, Apprvg. Appointment of Jay Watts to Parking Place Comm. Adopted 4 Resolution #3697, Apprvg. Reappointment of Dr. John Sims to Parking Place Comm. Adopted 4 Resolution #3698, Apprvg, Reappointment of Caesar Mattei to Library Advisory Bd. Adopted 4 Resolution #3699, Apprvg. Reappointment of Norman Horney to Planning Comm. Adopted 4 Resolution #3700, Apprvg. Reappointment of Joseph Davis to Water Advisory Bd. Adopted 4 Resolution #3701, Apprvg. Reappointment of Priscilla Dunnum to Downey Community Hospital Authority Comm. Adopted 5 Citizen discussion re rent control 5 Lease Agmt. bet. City & Downey Theatre ` Assn:, Inc.: Subj. to approval of City Attorney, to auth. modification of para- graph 4 to provide for bank deposit of $10,000 with add'l. $10,000 being provided by l/1/80 for securing performance of lessee under Lease Approved 6 Staff to prepare Ordinance re auctions To be brought back 7/16/79 6 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 10, 1979 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. SS Proj. #332, Alameda St. - Paramount B1. to Downey Av.: Award to Schramm Contractors, Inc. (A/C #26-16203) Approved 6 Limited access rights previously relinquished to Burns Ave. from 11401 Pruess Ave. on condition property owners grant necessary 4' drainage easement to City Granted 6i Zone Variance #71, SW Corner Firestone Bl. & Old River School Rd. Hearing set for July 24, 1979 6' zone Variance #79, 8423 Florence Ave. Hearing set for August 14, 1979, w/refund authorized if Planning Comm. approves applicant's request 7 MOU w/Downey Firemen's Assn.: Request for To be discussed in executive change in effective date from 7/9 to 7/1 session 7 MOU w/Downey Police Officers' Assn.: To be discussed in executive Request for change re training officers pay session 7 Change bank accounts to local bank, whose Motion withdrawn; Council will main office is in City await replies from local banks 7 Councilman Jackman noted slurry seal material being stored on Verdura near Gardendale; also semi trucks parking in area Mr. Spindel to review 8 Councilman Greene cited parked vehicles in front yard on Florence Ave. 8 Councilman Swearingen proposed one, not two City Manager to schedule Council basketball courts at Furman Park field trip to park Executive session re personnel matters Resolution #3702, adopting Revised Memoranda of Understanding bet. Downey Police Officers' Assn. for 1979-80 & 1980-81 Adopted 8 Meeting adjourned to 5:05 p.m., July 16, 1979 8 Page 2 of 2 :a37 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 10, 1979 The City Council of the City of Downey 'held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 10, 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 Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development Ronald W. Leege, Director of Finance John T. Neavill, Director of Parks & Recreation William F. Martin, Police Chief Don Davis, Fire Chief William F. Goggin, City Planner Howard Stup Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator John H. Saunders, Personnel Officer Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Reverend Donald E. Kanaley, First Baptist Church, announced he has been elected President of the Downey Ministerial Association and expressed his hope for the Association to work in close conjunction with the City Council. He then delivered the Invocation, and Councilman Swearingen led the Flag Salute. Request by Downey City Employees° Association (DCEA) Mr. Ralph DeSimone, consultant to the Association and speaking in its behalf, expressed the DCEA°s request for fair and equal treatment in being granted the same basic benefits and salary increases as the other employee groups. He pointed out the City granted a seven percent increase to the safety groups and granted the DCEA five percent on July 1st and two percent January 1st. In the second year of the contract, the City granted five -to -seven percent to the safety groups with CPI, and offered the DCEA five percent and two percent. The City also offered to pick up any increase in medical costs for the safety groups, but this was not offered to the DCEA. Mr. DeSimone cited remarks of employees in response to a survey con- ducted regarding the effect of lay-offs or understaffing as a result of the passage of Proposition 13. He pointed out the women Police Clerks in the Record Bureau and the Communications Operators are not only required to work in shifts and on holidays, but are also required to work in someone's absence extra hours a day and as many as six days a week, which is a hardship to many of these employees. Overtime is requested for over 40 hours work to the Police personnel. He again asked for fair and equal treatment of all City employees. Councilman Greene and Mayor Miller both indicated they would be willing.to discuss this matter in executive session. There was no response by the rest of the Council. Mayor Miller stated it is his feeling the Council has now indicated to the employees that the last offer would be the final offer. Mayor Miller then inquired if there was anyone present to speak to either of the public hearings, and there was no response. He asked that Agenda item XII-B-S, Request of Disabilities Unlimited, Inc., be considered at this time. Request of Disabilities Unlimited, Inc. Mrs. Carol Knight, 3339 Cherokee, South Gate, stated she has submitted letters on behalf of the Board of Directors of Disabilities Unlimited, Inc. Mr. William Warren, 12536 Ryerson, President of the Board of Directors of Disabilities Unlimited, Inc., commented on the organization's request for Council Council Minutes 7/10/79 -1- endorsement of a Center for Independent Living, and said the Center will provide services to residents of southeast cities surrounding Downey. He extended a re- quest for $2,C00 "seed" money from Downey to go toward the matching funds necessary for receiving a Federal Grant. The Center plans to locate its office at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center. Mr. Warren pointed out the $2,000 "seed" money requested is a one-time request only. He responded to questions of Councilman Jackman regarding the Center's attempt to seek funds from private sources. Other City Councils are also being contacted. Councilman Jackman feels private enterprise is where the money should come from for this program, and he pointed out the City has discontinued contributions to many of the other service groups because of Proposition 13. During discussion, he indicated he cannot vote for City money to go into this program, but he would be willing to personally contribute $400 toward the goal. Mr. Warren said Council approval could be contingent on receipt of the grant. - Mayor Miller asked if Community Development Funds could be used in this par- ticular instance. Mr. Thompson replied he does not feel Community Development Funds can be used, but Revenue Sharing Funds can. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Mayor Miller, and passed by the following vote to contribute $2,000 toward "seed" money on condition that the Center obtains the grant. AYES- 3 Council Members.- Swearingen, Greene, Miller NOES- 1 Council Member.- Mackaig ABSTAIN.- 1 Council Member. Jackman HEARINGS Mayor Miller opened the hearing on the Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment to Support Commercial Development in Subarea A of the Downev Redeveloo- ment Project. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and th City Clerk replied yes. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof of Publication. Mr. Tircher explained the proposal is to amend the General Plan to change the land use designations from low medium density residential to retail commercial, which is currently shown as low medium residential. The Planning Commission re- viewed the proposal and recommended the change be limited to property from Comolette to Devenir and the remainder of Project Area "A" be designated as low medium residential. Council Members indicated they would like the property to be "either/or." Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman to take this matter under submission to the next meeting. The motion and second were with drawn pending completion of the hearing. Mayor Miller inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the City Clerk replied he had not. Mayor Miller then inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak to the negative declaration and General Plan Amendment, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman to close the hearing. Mr. Sorensen indicated the following change in Section 1 of the Resolution adopting an amendment to the General Plan Map for areas in the Downey Redevelopment Project Area (Subarea A), will accomplish the Council's desire to approve the zon- ing as 00either/or." in Section 1, (A), the words "From Low -Medium Density Residential to Retail Commercialp0 should be changed to "For either Low -Medium Density Residential or Retail Commercial..." In (B), "From Low -Medium Residential to Retail Commercial" should be changed to "For either Low -Medium Residential or Retail Commercial...." Council Minutes 7/10/79 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 3694 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT The Resolution 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 the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3694. AYES.- 4 Council Members. Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSTAINa 1 Council Member. Mackaig RESOLUTION NO. 3695 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN MAP FOR AREAS IN THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (SUBAREA A) 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 the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3695, as amended. AYES. 4 Council Members. Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSTAIN, 1 Council Member. Mackaig (See further Council action on Page 7 to refer the General Plan Amendment back to the Planning Commission for report.) Mayor Miller opened the hearing on Extending Ordinance Prohibiting the .nce of Building Permits on Certain Portions of Tweedy Lane. He inquired if :ity Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the City Clerk replied yes. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman to receive and file the Proof of Publication, Mr. Goggin reported on the Council°s approval of an ordinance to guarantee only condominiums on Tweedy Lane the first block north of Sav-On Drug Store. He said the ordinance expires July 13th, and the new ordinance would extend it for eight additional months. Discussion followed. Mayor Miller inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the City Clerk replied he had not. There being no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to extending the ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to close the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF TWEEDY LANE (EMERGENCY) The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt emergency Ordinance No. 601. CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items VIII-A, Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 26, 1979; and VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Parking Place Commission, were removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutess Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 25, 1979. Council Minutes 7/10/79 -3- Denial of Legal Claim. Ref. #425, Marta Lorenzo. S.S. Project #328, Fifth Street, Downey Avenue to Brook, and specifications and grant authority to advertise for #26-16191). General Warrants, #176538 - 1768813 #205906 - 2059512 $900,623.34. Plans AYES. 5 Council Members- Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Minutes, Regular Meeting of June 26, 1979 Councilman Swearingen referred to Page 5 of the Council Minutes, under Oral Communications, and his request for staff input regarding the lighting situation at Furman Park. He mentioned he subsequently went to Furman Park with Councilman Greene and staff to sea the area where the basketball courts and lights are to be put in, and it is his recommendation that one but not two courts should be put in. He was asked to bring this up again under Oral Communications later in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 1979. Correspondence from Parking Place Commission recommending Permit Par Fee increase from $5.00 to $7.00 in the Downtown Public Parking Lots Mayor Miller feels the fee should be increased from $5.00 to $10.00 to put the downtown parking lots on a self-supporting basis. It was moved by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote that the permit parking fee be increased from $5. to $10.00 per month. AYESo 3 Council Members¢ Jackman, Swearingen, Miller NOES- 2 Council Members- Mackaig, Greene Mayor Miller instructed the City Manager to bring this back next meeting for any additional Council action that might be necessary to effect the change. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3696 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAY WATTS AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3697 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. JOHN SIMS AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3698 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CAESAR MATTEI AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3699 A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NORMAN HORNEY AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.,3700 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH DAVIS AS A MEMBER OF THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD Council Minutes 7/10/79 aZ RESOLUTION NO. 3701 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PRISCILLA DUNNUM AS A MEMBER OF THE DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY COMMISSION The Resolutions were read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution Nos. 3696, 3697, 3698, 3699, 3700, and 3701. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Richard Crowe, 9117 Hasty Avenue, returned a blank rent survey form he received from the City. He mentioned he secured 30 copies of the survey from the City Manager's office and then approached the manager of the Crest Apartments at 10334 Paramount Boulevard about circulating the survey. He was advised to contact the owner, who is Councilman Mackaig, and was subsequently informed there is a policy of no soliciting on the premises. He said he was of the impression the Council was in favor of gathering rent data. Mayor Miller indicated his surprise that so few people have filled out the survey forms. Councilman Mackaig concurred that Mr. Crowe was informed he could not solicit the forms at his apartment building. He did state for the record that when the manager went back inside, the leaflets were left on every door. Upon leaving the Council Chamber, Mr. Crowe said he did not pass out copies of the survey at the apartments but returned them to the City. tatus Report regarding the Downev Theatre Association Recreation to the Mr. Neavill stated a trust agreement has been submitted by Mr. Dale Hardeman, and the question is whether this agreement would meet the requirements of a faith- ful performance bond as indicated by the lease. He said in compliance with the Lease Agreement, the electrical services have been transferred over to the Downey Theatre Association, Inc., effective July 1st. The only amendment to the Lease Agreement recommended is for Council to approve changing the name of the Downey Theatre Foundation to the Downey Theatre Association, Inc. Mr. Sorensen commented on the lease provision calling for the Association to provide a $20,000 faithful performance bond, cash deposit, or certified check, and he stated he cannot approve the Trust Agreement in the form presented. Also, he said, the Trust Agreement mentions something about $10,000 and agreeing to supple- ment it up to the total sum, but it does not say how it is to be supplemented and when. If the Council chooses, it can change the $20,000 requirement to $10,000 with a supplemental $10,000 at some later date. Councilman Jackman indicated he would be willing to approve the $10,000 at a later date, providing there is a date stipulated. Councilman Mackaig, as Council liaison on this matter, commented on his dis- cussion with Mr. Hardeman concerning problems that have occurred. The $10,000 has been deposited in a local bank, but the donor wants the interest that will accrue, and a grace period is requested for the second $10,000. Secondly, a 30-to-60 day extension is requested for providing the $4,000 deposit for transferring the electrical services at the Theatre to the Association. Thirdly, a request was made for a CETA employee at the Theatre until the CETA program terminates September 1st. Councilman Mackaig stated the Association would like to have an auction to raise funds, but there is a City Ordinance prohibiting it. Mr. Hardeman stated in his opinion the faithful performance bond is excessive, and the Association did go ahead and pay the electrical deposit. The insurance premiums to cover liability have been taken care of. He further questioned the need to provide a $20,000 bond, pointing out that after raising $30,000 they have had to pay $26,500 in deposits. Mr. Hardeman also noted the month of August does not generate much income for the Theatre, and except for some Civic Light Opera Council Minutes 7/10/79 -5- performances scheduled, there is very little rental of the Theatre in September. The problem is bas'-cally cash flow, Mr. Sorensen advised that on a Trust Agreement of this nature not signed by the bark, he cannot recommend approval. Discussion followed. It was mcved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote that subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to precise language, the Council hereby authorizes the modification of paragraph 4 of the Lease between the Downey Theatre Association, Inc., and the City to pro- vide for a bank deposit in the amount of $10,000, with the additional $10,000 being provided by January 1, 1980, for the purposes of securing performance of lessee under the Lease, Councilmen Swearingen and Mackaig favored waiving the second $10,000 for the first year. AYES-, 5 Council Members Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Mr. Hal Bales commented on plans being made to conduct an auction during the month of August, which is projected would allow enough money to cover the first 30 days of the Theatre Association's operating expenses. Subsequently, he said, it has been discovered there is a City Ordinance restraining this type of thing. Mr. Thompson advised there is no City Ordinance prohibiting an auction, but there is an Ordinance regulating how the goods are brought into the City. Councilman Mackaig suggested with the Council°s concurrence that staff bring back modification of the existing Ordinance for the next meeting, Chief Martin explained after reviewing the Ordinance, it is his opinion the intent is to eliminate businesses like "Auction City" and to prevent the likeli- hood of a "fence for stolen property.00 During discussion, Mr. Thompson suggested the Council might want to adjourn this meeting to July 16th, at which time an Ordinance can be presented for the first reading, Mr. Bales explained he will be asking Mr. Neavill to submit an item for the Council°s next regular Agenda, which will have a direct bearing on promotions at the Theatre. Staff will bring back an Ordinance for Council consideration at an adjourned meeting to be held on July 16, 1979. CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to award Select System Project #332, Alameda Street - Paramount Boulevard to Downey Avenue, in the amount of the unit prices bid, to Schramm Contractors, Inc., of Reseda, the lowest and best bidder (Account #26-16203). MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to grant limited access rights previously relinquished to Burns Avenue from 11401 Pruess Avenue, on condition the property owners grant the neces- sary four -foot drainage easement to the City. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Variance #71, Southwest corner Firestone Boule- vard and Old River School Road, for 7.30 p.m„ July 24, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Request for Hearing on Zone Variance #79, 8423 Florence Avenue Mr. Goggin explained the applicant will be discussing this matter with the Planning Commission at its July llth meeting, and if the matter is resolved at that time, the request for hearing will be withdrawn and the filing fee will be refunded. Council Minutes 7/10/79 -6- It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to set a hearing on Zone variance #79 for 7230 p.m., August 14, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, and authorize a refund if the Planning Commission approves the Applicant's request. Mr. Sorensen referred to the Council's action adopting Resolution No. 3695 concerning Amendment to the General Plan Map in the Downev Redevelopment Proiect Area (Subarea A). He explained the amendment was changed from that recommended by the Planning Commission and must be referred back to the Commission for report. When the report comes back to the Council, further action will be necessary. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to refer the General Plan Amendment back to the Planning Commission for report. AYES. 4 Council Members. Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSTAIN; 1 Council Member. Mackaig CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Thompson reported that in regard to the MOU with the Downey Firemen's Association, there has been a question regarding the effective date. It was pre- sented to the Council with the effective date of July 9th, which is the first pay period, and he has subsequently been contacted by the Firemen's Association, who indicates that when they said July in negotiations it was to be the same date as the Policemen's Association, which is July 1st. The Firemen's Association has requested the City Council take action to change the date from July 9th to July 1st, which he is also recommending because the amount involved is relatively small, and he feels there is an honest difference of opinion as to what was concluded in the negotiations. To be discussed by Council in executive session. Mr. Thompson then noted there is a change proposed in the MOU with the Downey Police Officers' Association, which pertains to pay for training officers while training a recruit. The change involved is that during a period of the first six months of a new recruit there would be, at the option of the Police Chief, an ability to reduce a recruit's pay by one-half step, or 2-3/4 percent, and added to the training officer's pay while he is training that recruit. Chief Martin concurred with the change. To be discussed by Council in executive session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to instruct staff to change, post haste, all of the accounts out of the Bank of America and deposit them into a local bank whose main office is in the City of Mayor Miller asked if this would mean when the City can get the same return on the dollar, and Councilman Mackaig replied yes. Mr. Thompson stated letters were sent out to both local banks but replies have not been received as yet, although one has requested an extension of time in which to respond. Councilman Jackman said time should be given for the banks to respond. Mayor Miller indicated he would not want to take action until he has seen some facts that would lead him to believe the City could do equally as well with another bank. Councilman Mackaig withdrew his motion. Mr. Thompson pointed out the City is not giving public funds to the benefit of one person over another, and the funds should be handled as a business propo- sition to the best interest of the public. Councilman Greene suggested that the bank who has not answered yet should be contacted in writing and asked to respond. Council Minutes 7/10/79 -7- Councilman Swearingen withdrew his second. Mr. Sorensen advised that if it is decided at a later date the Council wants to direct the placement of deposit, under the City°s Charter it is required to be done by Resolution. If there is no resolution adopted, then it is in a depository designated in writing by the City Manager in compliance with all of the provisions of State law. Councilman Jackman said on Verdure Street near Gardendale, in the I-105 Freeway Corridor, a slurry seal contractor is using that street to stockpile his material. Semi trucks are also parking on property in this area, Mr. Spindel will check into it. Councilman Greene cited parked vehicles in the front yard at approximately 8214 Florence Avenue, which he said have been there four days, Councilman Swearingen remarked that he, Councilman Greene, and members of staff took a field trip to Furman Park to look at the area for the proposed basketball courts and lighting. He said he was originally against the project, but feels one court could be installed, not two. Discussion followed. Councilman Greene commented on information received from the park regarding people wanting to play basketball, and he noted the park was crowded last Sunday, which he feels will continue in view of the gasoline situation. Mr. Thompson will coordinate a field trip to Furman Park for the rest of the Council. At 10:31 p.m:, Mayor Miller recessed the meeting to executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting resumed at 11045 p.m. with all Council Members present. RESOLUTION NO. 3702 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE REVISED MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DOWNEY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1979-80 AND 1980-81 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. 3702. At 11047 p.m., the meeting was ad"o� urned to Se05 p.m., July 16, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Kenneth J. Miller, Mayor/ Council Minutes 7/10/79 -8-