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CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
AND
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 1979
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held
a special called meeting and an adjourned regular meeting at 4:00 p.m., September
18, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor/Chairman
Kenneth J. Miller presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members/Commissioners :
Milton R. Mackaig
Theodore H. Jackman Mavor Pro Ter./Vice-Chairman
Lyeli W. Swearingen
Kenneth J. Miller Mayor/Chairman
P.BSENT: William L.Greene (arrived at 4:10 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development
Ronald W. Leege, Director of Finance
Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator
Charles Eccieston, Traffic Engineer
William A. Coggin, City Planner
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mr. Tincher presented S4 a plans and elevations for the Mingura commercial
building on Paramount Boulevard. The building will require variances in two
instances.
Commissioner Greene arrived at the meeting at 4:10 a.m.
Mr. Goggin explained the necessary setback and landscaping requirements. The
Planning Commission is not opposed to the development as indicated. The Community
Development Commission could grant approval of the proposed development as _--.
Mr. Tincher explained the Redevelopment Plan as such specifically provides
the Commission has the ability to allow minor variances. Staff feels the Mingura
project would fall under this definition in view of the existing commercial
establishment directly north of the proposed development.
Discussion followed regarding parking space details. Parking spaces must be
committed to accommodate larger cars (no smaller spaces for compact vehicles).
it was moved by Commissioner Jackman, seconded by Commissioner Swearingen,
and passed by unanimous vote to adopt the Mingura plans as presented (site plans
and elevation).
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Goggin requested City Council to continue the Hearings on
No. 147, 8830 Rosecrans Avenue, and Appeal, Zone Variance No.
firestone Boulevard, scheduled for 7.30 p.m., September 26, 1979, to the regular
City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m., October 9, 1979.
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and
passed by unanimous vote to readvertise both hearings for 7:30 p.m., October 9,
1979.
Mr. Tincher used mans for presentation of the Firestone Corridor Plan. He
explained the purpose of this study session is to inform the Council of the latest
concepts involving the corridor program. Using a brochure prepared by Ron Hough,
former City employee, Mr. Tincher unveiled the Firestone Corridor Reinvestment
Plan. Categories described included Access and Circulation Conditions, Building
Conditions, Development Potentials, Potential Redevelopment, Existing Zoning and
Existing Land Use. Mr. Tincher proposed two elements for consideration:
(1) Expand existing Redevelopment Project or begin a second Redevelopment Project
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in areas warranting partial consolidation; (2) Develop standards in the City's
zoning Ordinance that would require the coordination of individual development
as it occurs in a situation such as the Corridor Reinvestment Plan. Later in the
week he hopes to present to Council the 1979-80 Reinvestment and Planning Work
Program and Budget. Mr. Tincher indicated that the Stonewood Shopping Center area
would be the primary regional retail commercial facility. Possibly the Downey
High School property (Brookshire/Firestone) should be converted to commercial
office building use.
Mr. Thompson commented that such consideration should be directed to the
School Board to obtain its viewpoint and future planning outlook.
Mr. Tincher pointed out that South Gate also has a Redevelopment Program
planned west of Downey in the Long Beach Freeway area. This will present a
traffic flow problem both for Downey and South Gate.
Councilman Greene commented on the parking situation along Firestone Boule-
vard. He feels the people concerned about the parking restrictions should be
made aware of the proposed Firestone Corridor plan.
Councilman vackaig cited the lack of any provision for hotel/convention
facility in the Corridor plan.
Mr. Thompson said consideration is being given to include such a facility
ir. the overall program.
Councilman Jackman recalled that a hotel site is included in the i-105
Freeway plan for the Freeway/Gardendale vicinity.
Mr. Ron Hough said a hotel facility would involve ten acres of property
Ccunciln;an Greene discussed various opportunities that will unfold for a
new Hotel in relation to geographic points (halfway point Downey -Newport).
Mavor Miller presented a letter to Council submitted by the Downev City
Clerk requesting anproval to authorize the Downey delegate at the Convention. in
San Francisco to endorse a resolution of the League of California Cities - City
Clerk's Department, defininq the role of City Clerks in reviewing local election
ca__Maign committee reports to the Fair Political Practices Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Jac Han, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and _
passed by unanimous vote to authorize the Downey delegate to endorse the resolu-
tion at the League Conference.
Mr. Thompson gave a progress report on the meeting with attornevs regarding
the Do,anev Commun4ty Hospital Lease Agreement. A statement for the Council is
being prepared regarding responsibilities of the City and Hospital groups.
Mr. Thompson said as a result of the death of Mr. Ray Smith, Deputv
Director of Public Works, advertisements will be oubiished for a Director of
P,ablic Works.
Councilman Mackaig reported on the Downey Community Theatre financial state-
ment, which anticipates operating margin at the end of December amounting 1.0
$2,290.55.
Councilman Jackman inquired if steps can be taken to suppress questionable
T-sM rt lettering and designs being produced by a store in Stonewood.
Mr. Thompson said staff will investigate and check with the City Attorney.
Councilman Jackman noted there is a two -week vard sale in proaress on
Laureldale :venue north of Gardendale on the west side of the street.
Mr. Spindel replied he will dispatch an investigator to the area. He will
also check on eradication of weeds on Grant Street south of Gardendale Street.
Cou^.oilman Swearingen inquired regarding the termination of Larry Medeiros.
?dr. Thompson explained the termination is due to the CETA program e.,M —ng
September 30, '_979_ Efforts are under consideration to Dossiblv double -up on
jobs to cover the opening at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center.
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Councilman Greene reported on a meeting with the Art Museum group including
the new director. An agreement has been submitted to the City Attorney for
approval of a five-year contract.
Mr. Thompson also reported on Surcharge Dues for the Downey Chamber of
Commerce. A committee voted 4-to-1 in favor of a surcharge with provision for
reduction in dues. This was submitted to the Chamber Board.
Councilman Swearingen commented the Board vote was passed today at 6-to-4
in favor of a surcharge. He also reported the Chamber of Commerce now opposes
any parking restriction on Firestone Boulevard.
Councilman Greene said the Chamber of Commerce plans to express its views
at the September 26th Council Meeting.
Mayor Miller reported on coming meeting of the Independent Cities at Santa
Barbara.
At -4:28 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Mr. Ray Smith.
Robe_t L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Kenneth J. Mil e , Mayor/Chairman.
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