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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-11-79-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: Presentation of Masters Degree to Robert Gutierrez ACTION: Minutes: Regular Meeting, August 28, 1979; Adj. Regular Meetings, September 4 and 6, 1979 Approved S.S. Proj. 4338 & 4341, Downey Av. n/o Sth St., & 6th St. E/o Downey An.: Plans & specs & auth. advertising (A/C #26-16206 & 026-16212) Approved CC 039, Alleys: Accent improvements (A/C 421-13953) Approved General Warrants #177740-177995; #206082-206132 Approved DPC 017, 9920 Lakewood 21.: Accept 8" sewer main. constructed Approved Resolution 0716, Concurring w/Amndment. #2 to County Solid Waste management Plan Adopted Latter Day Saints youth group volunteers to Instructed to contact City do projects for City Manager's office Assistance League request for parking Assistance League rep. & City relief 21 hrs. one day each month Manager to check on Baptist Church parking lot Carol :night re filling CETA positions for senior citizen. & handicapped vans Ordinance 4604, amending Sec. 9160.06(b)(2) re Notice on. Hearings for Zoning Matters Adopted Ordinance amending Sec. 9162.06 & 2490 DMC re Design. review Bd. & Bd. Building Appeals introduced Resolution 02717, Proposing to Annex to Ltg. Maint. Dist. & Ord. City Enar. to Prepare & File Rpt. (Annex. 79/22-35) Adopted Resolution 03718, Apprvg. City Enar's. Rot. Annex. 79/22-35 Adopted Resolution 43719, Decl. Intent to Anne: to Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Armes 79/22-35) Adopted Resolution *3720, Auth. City Mgr. to enter into Contract w/State Dept. Transportation f/Add'i. Police Security Patrol in I-105 Freeway Area Adopted Downey to join SCA.G immediately Joint study session w/Water Board re Nater Pate Study Purchase & inst. of Visualtes Visual Voting System Resolution amending Deferred Comp Plan of City & adopting Plan as amended Senior Citizens Rubbish Pick-up Refund Approved Set for 9/18/79 Approved Taken under submission PAGE NO 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 a To be brought back w/further info 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 11,1979 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) Hearing on Zone Charge Case #147, 8630 Rosecrans Ave. Work session. on Firestone Corridor Plan Councilman Greene inquired re fee for appealing zoning case Councilman. Swearingen re sidewalks on W/s Paramount at Warren. High School Letter opposing So. Calif Edison. Co. req. f/rate increase to be distributed to Council Staff directed to prepare resolution oppos- ing wage increases to U.S. Legislators Mayor Miller advised he will speak at Downey Bus Halt Meeting Citizen questions re Ordinance on rrocedure f/Posting Notice of Hearings Attorneys for City and Downey Community Hospital to meet next week Meeting adjourned to 4:00 p.m., 9/13/79 ACTICN: PAGE NO. Set for 9/26/79 Set for 9/18/79 5 5 5, Approved 5 5 5 6 6 Pace 2 of 2 ��G 15 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., September 11, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Kenneth J. Miller presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Milton R. Mackaig Lyell W. Swearingen William L. Greene Kenneth J. Miller Mayor ABSENT: Theodore H. Jackman Mavor Pro Tem (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thcmnson, City Manager Roval M. Sorensen, City Attorfey 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 A. Goggin, City Planner Howard Stun, Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer John H. Saunders, Personnel Officer Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Mackaig. The F1aq Salute was led by Councilman Swearingen. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Miller and Mr. Spindel presented a di University - Fullerton. to Mr_ Robert Gutierrez. from California State Ass Public Works and Cc.mmmanity Develonn.ent Dep_artrent, who has completed Dearee in Public Ad.^„inis trar ion. CONSENT CALENDAR in the Masters Minutes: Regular Meeting, August 28, 1979; Adjourned Regular Meeting, Sentember 4 1979; and Adjourned Regular Meeting, September 6, 1979. S.S. Project #338 and 341, Downey Avenue north of 5th Street, and 6th Street east of Downey Avenue: Plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids (Account :26-16206 and #26-16212). Cash Contract -439, Alleys: Accept improvements constructed (Account-- #21-13953) . .. n.;%/ 5 General Warrants: #177740 - 177995; #206082 - 206132: $813,354.90. Dow:nev Private Contract n117, 9920 Lakewood Boulevard: Accept the 8-inch sewer main constructed for operation and maintenance. RESOLUTION NO. 3716 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWTNEY CCNCUP=NG WITH AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ORAL C0MZMUNICATICNS Sandra Myttleman, 7737 East Otto Street, representing approximately 60 youth in the Downe_: First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, vch nteered their services to projects which would be helpful to the City. Spindel commented on work done by volunteers, such as planting trees, �__mming shr hbery, and nicking up litter. Miss 24yttleman was instructed to contact the City Manager's office. Council M_J=tes 9/11/79 -1- Mrs. Charles Hutchinson, 8502 Dacosta Street, representing the Assistance League of Downey, requested the Council grant relief of the two-hour parking re- striction in the parking lot adjacent to the League's meeting place at 11206 Downey Avenue, which she said would amount to 2� hours one day each month. Mr. Thompson mentioned he had previously told Mrs. Hutchinson to contact the Baptist Church to see if their parking lot would be available. Mrs. Hutchinson advised she will be meeting with the Minister of the Baptist Church next Thursday. The Council then directed Mr. Thompson to also contact the Baptist Church regarding this matter. Carol Knight, 3339 Cherokee Street, South Gate, President of the Rancho Chapter, California Association of Physically Handiczpped, inquired regarding t're problem of filling bus driver positions for the handicapped and .� �n senior c4t4 vans. She asked the City to do whatever is possible to fill those positions, and The offered the assistance of her organization tc help in anvwav it can. Mr. Saunders commented on the CETA regulations and said staff is doing what it can to fill the driver positions. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 604 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9160.06(b) (2), WHICH SAID SECTION i2:.- LATES TO 'NOTICE ON HEARINGS FOR ZONING MATTERS 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 Greene, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 604. AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSENT: _ Council Member: Jackman ORDINANCE NO. ?d OPDI,, TCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 9162.06 AND 2490 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconder'. by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to introduce the Ordinance. A discussion was held regarding the proposed composition of the two boards and the function of the Design Review Board. AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ..BSENT: _ Council Messner: Jackman R_%'SOLUTIO?I RESOLUTION NO. 3717 A RESOLUTION OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DC-V= PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 AND ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AN LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATIONS 79/22 THROUGH 79/35) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Mavor Miller to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Never Miller, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3717. Council Minutes 9/11/79 -2- AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mr. Spindel rendered a report on Lighting Maintenance District AD 121, Annexation 79/22 through 79/35, at various locations in the City. He cited the established rates for the 1979-80 fiscal year, which are noted on the written report on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 3718 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ADDITIONS TO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121, OF ANNEXATIONS 79/22 THROUGH 79/35 The Resolution was read •av title only. It was moved by Council -:an 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. 3718. AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSENT: _ Council Member: Jackman RESOLUTION NO. 3719 A RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOvSiSE<' DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 Ai:D TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1933 (ANNEXATIONS 79/22 THROUGH 79/35) The Resolution, was read by title only. It was moved by Council^.an 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. 3719. (Sets hearing, Cctober 9, 1979, AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman RESOLUTION NO. 3720 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE SECURITY PATROL IN THE I-105 FREE- WAY AREA Mr. Thompson commented on receipt of the negotiated contract with Cal -trans covering Police patrol of the I-105 Freeway Corridor in Downev. He pointed out the State will reimburse the City for one patrol officer 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the total amount reimbursement of$211,000 per year, commencing October 1, 1979. 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 b_ the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3720. AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Scae aringen, Greene, Miller ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman MISCELLt=OUS ACTIONS Councilman Greene commented on the importance of the City of Downey becoming a member of SCAG in order to have a voice at the SCAG meetings concerning the I-105 Freeway. He mentioned that on -the Agenda for the SCAG meeting is a recommended action supporting Downey's request for someone from a Corridor city to be appointed to the Steering Committee of the Housing Element. However, the agenda also shows the intent to appoint Mayor Cade of Compton, and Compton only has one Council Minutes 9/11/79 lot in the Freeway Corridor. He feels someone from Lynwood or Downey should be appointed. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote that Downey join SCAG immediately. Councilman Mackaig voiced his opposition. Discussion followed. Mr. Sorensen advised that his office is, and has been since the inception of scag, general counsel for SCAG. His office does not make policy decisions but does advise SCAG on legal matters. AYES: 3 Council Members: Swearingen, Greene, Miller NOES: 1 Council Member: Mackaig ABSENT: - Council Member: Jackman Request of Water Board for joint studv session with Citv Council on the Water Rate Study. The study session was set for 7:30 a.m., September 19, 1979, to be held in conjunction with the water Board meeting. (Later set for September 18, 1979 - see page 5.) it was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to approve the purchase and installation of the Visualtex Visual Voting Svstem. This would require increasing the 1979-80 Equipment Fund Budget by $2,794.70 (62/4 1110.0930) and the Council°s rental charge budget by $280.00 (10/4 1110.0860); allow the Manager of Procurement to purchase the item by charging the Equipment Fund for the expenditure; and allow the Finance Department to amortize the initial cost over a ten year useful life. The Council opted to vote on acquisition of the System at this time in the absence of Councilman Jackman. AYES: 4 Council Members: Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OF THE CITY AND ADOPTING SUCH PLAN AS AMENDED The Resolution was read by title only. It was :roved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Mayor Miller to waive further reading. it was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Mayor Miller to adopt the P.esclution. Councilman Greene feels this should wait until Councilman Jackman returns. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig to postpone action on the Resclution. The motion and second to adopt the Resolution were withdrawn. Taken under submission to the next meeting. Senior Citizens Rubbish Pick-up Refund Responding to questions, Mr. Thomason stated the $7500 figure established as one criteria used as a basis for the refund is the same criteria used in the Utility Users Tax and is based on Federal figures. He said a maximum refund amount should be established by the Council. Discussion followed. Mayor Miller said the City's file reflects approximately 180 people received the -refund in the past, and those people should still be eligible.today. He sug- gested the City send cut notices with the assistance of the young people who volunteered their services earlier in the meeting. Mayor Miller indicated these people should be notified and then if there are new applications they can be con- sidered. He made a motion to approve the rubbish refund in that fashion., which was seconded by Councilman Greene. Council Minutes 9/11/79 -4- Councilman Mackaig said this should be in two motions. It was then moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to reinstate the rubbish refund, which was discontinued on December 12, 1976. Mr. Spindel said the refunds were set at 80C a month. During discussion, Councilman Mackaig requested further clarification on the amount to be refunded. Mr. Thompson stated if the Council reinstates the rubbish refund that was discontinued on December 12, 1978, it would be establishing a limit of 80C a month. Councilman Greene withdrew his motion and requested this be brought back with further information. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen.,. and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Change Case No. 147. 8830 Rosecrans Avenue, for 7:30 a.m., September 26, 1979, in the Council Chamber of zhe Downev City ?fall. REPORTS Mr. Thompson advised the Council needs to set a time and date for a work session on the Firestone Corridor Plan, which has now been completed. The work session was set for 4:00 p.m., September 18, 1979. In view of the Planning Commission meeting at ;':30 p.m., September 19; 1979, t'he.tudv session with the Water Board was rescheduled for 7:30 p.m., September 18, i979. ORAL CCM iUNICATTCNS Councilman Greene inquired about the fee for annealing a zoning case_ and whether the fee is refunded if the appeal is won. Mr. Sorensen exclained that someone, either the general to}_wavers or the one seeking the rezoning, :lust bear the Costs Of p':ioli Cation, notice, etc., and it has been the Council's policy that the one seeking action by the Council should bear the cost. Councilman Swearingen referred to a memo concerning sidewalks along the west side of Paramount at Plarren High School. Mr. Spindel said staff will check to see that the School District follows through or. this. Councilman Swearingen inquired if the letter objecting to the acpiicaticn of Southern California Edison Company for rate increase had been sent out. The reply was ves, and copies will be distributed to the Council. Councilman Swearingen stated his objection to 'the wage increase for United States Congressmen which will occur on September 28th, and he asked whether anv- thing car, be done. Mr. Thompson suggested the Council can adopt a resolution and forward it to Dcleney's Congressmen, U.S. Senators, and the newspapers. Courcil,Swearingen also favored sending letters in opposition to pay increases for other public officials. it was moved by Councilman Swearingen to direct staff to prepare a resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackaig, who suggested the resolution be signed by all Council Members and sent to the newspapers. t.ayor Miller advised of a Downey Bus Halt meeting to be held Thursdav even- ing at the Downey High School gymnasium, for the purpose of informing residents about Proposition 1 on the November ballot. He said he was invited to speak at the meeting to e:�lain Down ey° stzrd on busira. Mae 6'"V"'F7, - _ hl'O Mr. Clark=e"9-=r 678 Dos Rios, raised questions regarding the Ordinance establishing procedure for posting notice on hearings for zoning matters He reels the ordinance should also be extended to private citizens zs well as the Citv. Council M;—Utee 9/11/79 -j- =G 20 Mr. Goggin explained the Ordinance was changed because of the large amount of rezoning the City will be doing as a result of the Zoning Ordinance which in- volves changing existing commercial zoning from C-4 to C-2. A discussion was held regarding the proposed zone change on Foster Bridge and Suva. Mr. Thompson explained a meeting has been set next week between the attorneys for the City and the Downev Community Hospital. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., September 18, 1979, in the West Conference Room of the Council Chamber at the Downey City Hall. b Robert L. Shand, City Cleric -Treasurer Council Minutes 9/11/79 -6- CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 On Page 1 of the Council Minutes of September 11, 1979, the following motion should be inserted under the Consent Calendar: "It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so ordered to approve the Consent Calendar." Robert L. Shand City Clerk -Treasurer